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Post by cnyguy on Mar 25, 2015 20:21:26 GMT -5
I think Ralph would enjoy a metal detector-- because of what he might find with it, and because of the interesting sounds it would make.  Tonight, Ralph decided to try to build with the spoons, the way he does with his sticks. It was somewhat more challenging, dealing with slippery spoons and slippery surfaces (compared with the cage grate and bars, wooden ladder, etc. he uses in his regular building projects). He did succeed in building something (can't quite call it a Quaker nest  ). Tomorrow, I'll post a picture of his project, which I left in place until I can photograph it (the batteries in my camera need to recharge overnight). |
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Post by siobhan on Mar 25, 2015 21:51:29 GMT -5
i am not at all surprised that Ralph decided to build something.
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Post by biteybird on Mar 26, 2015 7:26:02 GMT -5
Now I'm really intrigued. Bonnie can't build with anything made of metal. She gets distracted by trying to attack it (a repetitive, darting, lunging peck - quite impressive). Maybe one day...
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Post by julianna on Mar 26, 2015 13:37:31 GMT -5
Have you ever tried giving Ralph those plastic tie wraps? I think you will be even more amazed what he can twist those into.
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Post by cnyguy on Mar 26, 2015 20:02:39 GMT -5
This is what Ralph built using the spoons, with the spice rack and a custard cup to help support the structure:  Ralph's Gotcha Day is coming up on Saturday (5 years!), so here's a gift I chose for him :  |
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Post by cnyguy on Mar 26, 2015 20:04:14 GMT -5
Have you ever tried giving Ralph those plastic tie wraps? I think you will be even more amazed what he can twist those into. I have. He has some attached to his cage bars. He likes to weave them in between the bars, but then squawks for me to remove them so he can start all over again. |
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Post by Jan and Shah on Mar 26, 2015 22:11:15 GMT -5
You have one brilliant bird there Gary. Plus I can see he has you trained very well.
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Post by siobhan on Mar 26, 2015 22:27:51 GMT -5
Happy gotcha day to Ralph. He's going to love his present.
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Post by julianna on Mar 27, 2015 12:40:08 GMT -5
Now that is the start of an excellent house Ralph. And Happy gotcha day to you. I would imagine that if you had more spoons that the design would be something else. You can actually see how there is an opening below... Wonderful!
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Post by cnyguy on Mar 27, 2015 22:26:11 GMT -5
Plus I can see he has you trained very well. Absolutely-- though I'm sure Ralph thinks of my training as a work in progress. His next project was disassembling the structure in the picture and returning most of the spoons to the drawer. I guess he wants a clean slate to start his next project. |
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Post by biteybird on Mar 27, 2015 23:08:15 GMT -5
Happy gotcha day, Ralph. You're a class act!  |
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Post by Jan and Shah on Mar 28, 2015 4:23:53 GMT -5
What a clever boy returning the spoons to the drawer. Happy gotcha day to Ralph |
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Post by easttex on Mar 28, 2015 4:38:53 GMT -5
Happy Gotcha Day, Ralph! I would sure love to be able to get inside your head while you are assembling (and disassembling) those stupendous stainless structures. |
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Post by cnyguy on Mar 28, 2015 21:50:25 GMT -5
Ralph thanks everyone for their good wishes. He had a good Gotcha Day, playing with his new spoons (and my old ones). I got him some new cable ties to weave with and a fresh supply of drinking straws to chew up, and he got some cheddar cheese and a taste of blueberry muffin (minus the berries, which he won't eat) for special treats today. |
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Post by siobhan on Mar 28, 2015 22:25:07 GMT -5
Sounds like he had a happy day.
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). Tomorrow, I'll post a picture of his project, which I left in place until I can photograph it (the batteries in my camera need to recharge overnight). 
