Bye Bye Chili

Bye bye Chili

Today I had to say goodbye to Chili my pineapple conure parakeet. He's a feisty little guy ... now one and a half years old. Has an attitude like most pineapples .... unlike green-cheek conures who are a lot friendlier. But he was a good companion ... waddling around the floor like a vacuum cleaner with his head along the floor, sitting on my shoulder during class. He's learned to say his name and say "eat eat" when hungry. But he's all grown up now and ready to breed so I thought he'd be happier with other conures. He's a pedigree with papers so he's much sought after. But I won't trust anyone with him. I know of only one israeli friend who understands and cares for a dozen of these birds so I gave Chili to him. I'm definitely sure he's in good hands. Anyway Chili got his name form the Rock Band Red Hot Chili Peppers which my other friend Bar is a great fan of. I asked Bar to name him and he suggested Chili. Well Chili is gone now. The room is a lot quieter ... and lonelier. I'll have to learn to get used to Chili not being around anymore. Sad.

The forecast storm has arrived. Rain in the north and sandstorm here in the south. And very cold. Temp. is dropping some 10 degrees in the last hour. And very strong gusty wind. Hail is forecast for tomorrow and Thursday. I don't look forward to that. With my fever and pain, I might just decide not to go to work.