From The Omaha Members

[mr squeaks]

TO VICTOR AND FAMILY...


A MOST WARM AND HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON!!

LOVE AND HUGS FROM

SHI and MR. SQUEAKS

[Rooster2312]

Merry Christmas to you Victor, all of your lovely family, and adorable pijie family!

Wishing you the best,

Lindi & Jax

[maryjane]

Merry Christmas to you and your family!! What a lovely card, and fun to look at.

[Coolpigeon]

ARE pigeon's are really Cool and nice. I mean Cool.you dont have to come here to see them just look at victor's picture's to see them.

[Victor]

To all~ Christmas has come and gone so quickly and the new year is almost upon us in this world wide family of pigeon talk members.

I recall, last December 31, posting a special Happy New year everyone here only to have the day shattered just hours later when my only pigeon, Tooter was involved in a terrible Hawk attack.

I recall so well, the red tailed hawk diligently trying to get to to my dazed pigeon.Tooter was fighting him off as I chased them both across the yard. I yelled out "TOOTER! TOOTER!" I knew that I would see a terrible end. Eventually the both went their separate ways, I reached for Tooter as he flew in a southeast direction.That would be the last time in 2006 that we would see each other. It was a very sad way to start the new year.

I searched for weeks upon weeks, only to give him up for dead. My wife Bev and many members would not accept the fact that he reached the end of his life. I was about to give it up with pigeons, as I could did not want to deal with a tragedy again.

As the months went by, I received encouragement and support not only from my family, but from my pigeon talk family. I ended up adopting 4 great pigeons from members of pigeon talk. It was time to move on. Though Tooter was gone...I thought about him every single day.

Then seven and a half months later as most of you know, Tooter returned to us. I was stunned. My wife Bev started to cry..."Honey...it's him...it's Tooter, he has come back to us!"

It was hard to start the new year off on the right track, but many of you helped ease the terrible pain. I thank you for that.

It has been a year exactly now, and here I am again, 6 pigeons later, including Tooter,wishing everyone a Happy 2007. From Victor, Bev, Coolpigeon, Hawkmaster, Lisa, and Zaise!

[Skyeking]

Victor,

When I look back and see what a remarkable year your family has had, and how we all personally went thru the "Tooter missing" ordeal, I'm so happy upon this year closing, that Tooter is home, with his other pigeon companions. I am happy that I was able (among others), to bring you a little happiness and joy, in the form of a little endearing little feral pigeon named Rosco, during those "Tooter missing" days. It was quite an adventure having him here, and shipping him to his final destination. We all went thru such an emotional happiness when Tooter did return.

I just want to wish you and your whole family a Happy and Healthy New Year. May God richly Bless you and your family now and always!

[Maggie-NC]

Victor, I couldn't read your post without tears welling. Those of us who love pigeons so much understand what you (and all of us) went through during that terrible time. Tooter's story will probably be the best loved story of all time on the forum.

DON'T LET ANY OF THEM OUT TODAY, HEAR?

[Lin Hansen]

Yes, Victor, what a difference a year can make!

Best Wishes to you and Bev and your entire family for a happy, healthy New Year!

Linda

[Victor]

This year Santa brought Coolpigeon and Hawkmaster two psychedelic tobaggons for Christmas! Well, it snowed New Years Eve, so today, we all ventured over to Springlake Park Hill for an afternoon of sledding fun.

It was so cold, I don't think I saw a bird in the blue skies today. My little guy and I started out on level one and did a few practice runs together without kissing any snow. He was determined to do it all by himself on the forth trip up the hill, and he actually learned quickly how to handle it. I had to beg him to give me a turn!

Before long, we were on level two...that was enough for me! Alex went to the 3rd level. We all wiped out a few times...well, except little Hawkmaster.

Tomorrow, I am off to buy my own tobaggon before the snow melts.

Our pigeons,Tooter,Rosco,Beaksley,Paris, Uchie and Barbie were given extra flight time in the coop as the sun was shining nicely creating warmth inside so the heat could be disconnected. When we returned, it was extra safflower and unsalted raw shelled sunflower seeds for them all. Oh...Treesa, if you read thus post, your boy Rosco has developed an absolute love for them the past several weeks all of a sudden! He used to ignore them. He loves to get his pumpkin head rubbed and scratched everyday.

I had a special talk with Tooter and discussed last years event. It seems like he knew what I was talking about. He was so attentive, as he rested on my arm as I spoke to him.

This year has started off well. My family is all together. My daughter which had brain surgery is recovering well. Last year one of my kids was in Iraq, and we were fortunate this year to celebrate the holidays with her as well.

And, my pigeons are all with me! What more can a humble man ask for!

[Feather]

Amen, Victor, Amen.

[mr squeaks]

AND A MOST


HAPPY, PROSPEROUS, HEALTHY, WONDERFUL NEW YEAR TO YOU AND YOUR GREAT FAMILY, VICTOR!!

I am so pleased to know you and remember the days of tears, despair, love and laughter as you allowed us to share in your pigeon "adventures!"

I feel I know each of your pigeons personally. Even the wonderful Zipper! THANKS FOR BEING AN IMPORTANT PART OF MY LIFE THROUGH PIGEON TALK!!

HUGS AND LOVE TO ALL

Shi &
Mr. Squeaks

[Skyeking]

Hi Victor,

You tell Rosco, that I'm glad his diet is improving or should I say expanding to include raw shelled unsalted sunflower seeds did I get that right?, but tell him not to overindulge...or he will be having to get on the treadmill soon!

By the way, I'm still looking for those myself, where do you buy them? I can either find them unshelled, but with salt, or cooked.

I'm glad you all had such a great time tobaggoning, something very unfamiliar here in Fl.

Wishing you and yours continued prosperity and happiness this New year.

[Lovebirds]

Originally Posted by Trees Gray

Hi Victor,

You tell Rosco, that I'm glad his diet is improving or should I say expanding to include raw shelled unsalted sunflower seeds did I get that right?, but tell him not to overindulge...or he will be having to get on the treadmill soon!

By the way, I'm still looking for those myself, where do you buy them? I can either find them unshelled, but with salt, or cooked.

I'm glad you all had such a great time tobaggoning, something very unfamiliar here in Fl.

Wishing you and yours continued prosperity and happiness this New year.

You should be able to get them at Wal-Mart. They sell safflower seeds and shelled or unshelled sunflower seeds in about a 6lb bag.

[Skyeking]

Originally Posted by Lovebirds

You should be able to get them at Wal-Mart. They sell safflower seeds and shelled or unshelled sunflower seeds in about a 6lb bag.

Hi Renee,

Thank you.

I buy my safflower seeds there, and they have quite alot of various bird mixes, but not the raw, unshelled sunflower seeds. Are they perhaps in a different location, other then the pet/bird section?

[Pigeonpal2002]

Hi Treesa,

I get my sunflower seeds at a bulk food store, maybe some bulk food stores in your area will supply raw, unsalted, uncooked ones too