Irene Gallway's Blog – September 2014 Archive (3)

This has been a busy week.  I don't know if it's the cooler air or the fact that I'm feeling better but I have been like the Energizer Bunny all week.  Two days I worked in my sewing room.  I organized my fabrics which was a big job in itself and then I took at all the draws. I found things I didn't know I have.  I also found things that I pitched in the trash.  I have had a drawer full of paint for years. I use to use it, but for the life of me I can't remember what I was using it for.  I…

Well Ladies you will be so proud of me. I didn't flood the parking lot in Bangor with tears when I transferred my beloved parrot from my car to his new Mommy's car.  The lady is lovely and told me that before her mother died she said,  "I know you have longed to build a bird sanctuary and I'm going to give you the money to do it."  Her mother lived to see the finish sanctuary and died knowing her daughters passion was being fulfilled. 

I do miss him and his antics but know I made a…

On Tues. I will be going to Bangor to meet up with a lady who runs a parrot sanctuary.  We have decided it is time to find a new home for our Yellow Naped Amazon.  He is 21 years old and will no doubt live at least another 20 or more. He has been with us for 19 years, so parting with him is going to be really hard.  But with our age and recent health issues we made this decision for the sake of the bird to put him in a place we knew would be safe and he would be well taken care of.  So Tues.…