Stepping Down as Moderator

[Sally]

Thanks for the well-wishes everyone. I've spent the last few days hauling mulch, loads of dirt, moving cinder blocks--all to try to build a raised bed veggie garden. Getting up and down is not as easy as when I was a youngster, so I'm trying to make it easier on myself, and killing myself in the process! There's something wrong with this picture.

Hilary, it is a 9-day Caribbean cruise out of Miami, stopping at Samana, Tortola, Antigua, Barbados, St. Kitts. Going with 5 family members, so we should have a great time. We'll probably just go to the beach on the stops, do some snorkeling--I've done enough bus tours to last me a lifetime! I am so excited, can hardly wait.

Have had to pull all the nests, etc., on the breeding pairs, as I can't have babies arriving while I'm gone. So the birds are going on vacation, too, and I'll set them all back up in December.

[Hilary]

You must be serious, to be pulling nests! I'm lucky - I just have the gouldians breeding, and my sitter will dole out the fresh eggfood everyday. Can't do that with your waxbills!

[Domenic]

I'm sorry to hear that Sally. I hope you don't take too much time off the forum, I love seeing you around here. I wonder who has offered to take care of your flock when you're gone!

[Rayray]

This is what i get when i am not around for a month or so ... a mod that goes and a new mod showed up ... the first one : tnx for doing this *job* and the second one * congrats *

and third : i try to be inhere more often

Ray

[lovemyfinch]

We missed you RayRay, glad to see you back
Thanks

[CandoAviary]

Yep, missed you too and I need to check out those vacation pics...I was beginning to think you got ate by a shark while catching some waves in Hawaii...............

[FeatherHarp]

Sally....you have done a great job as Moderator....thank you for giving of your time... your inspiration.....helpful advice and all those great birdie photos you shared.

Good luck on your upcoming Cruise....I hope it will be an awsome and wonderful time for you and that you actually forget to worry about your birds...if only for a minute or so

Looking forward to your cruise photos in the future and I am sure you will find some exotic birds to photograph too.

[mickp]

Congrats on a job well done Sally

I bet if you ask real nice though that you would be allowed one cage of birds on the cruise with you

[L in Ontario]

This is what i get when i am not around for a month or so ... a mod that goes and a new mod showed up ... the first one : tnx for doing this *job* and the second one * congrats *

and third : i try to be inhere more often

Ray

I think you need to try harder, Ray! Do update us on your birds soon.

When is your cruise, Sally? Before or after Christmas?

[dfcauley]

Sally,
I never read this part of the forum...... so I am just now seeing this. Thank you for all that you have done for the foum and for being such a great friend to me.
I feel so honored that I have got to meet you in person and even swap a few birds with you.
I look forward to seeing you again soon and hope you enjoy your new "free time" away from being moderator. I am sure you have plenty of things to occupy you.

[hfentj]

I agree with everyone else, your the Best, enjoy yourself.

[annague]

Sally, just now reading this and want to wish you the best for your new endeavors. I've really enjoyed all your posts and pictures and will be anxiously awaiting news and pictures again anytime you post.
I will miss your input and advice on waxbills/CB's, etc.

Have a great relaxing time on your cruise. I hear the food can be very good!