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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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VANNA'S BEEN FRAMED!  From Florida, with love, there came, A parrot picture, with a name That conjures up a flow of words Not found with many other birds, For Vanna talks and whispers too, But that's not all that she can do. She's learned to sing a well known song, Billy Ray Cyrus helped along. She is a beauty, believe you me! Feathers green predominately. Upon her wings a touch of red To match the spot atop her head. Loose feathers came along with her. Such lovely colors and they were Too beautiful to hide away, So we decided they must stay Within an oaken frame we found, Tropical beauty to surround. Now here she is, for all to see. We've framed her for posterity! With thanks to Marge Tindal, who kindly sent the pictures and molted Vanna feathers, to our son Ron. It made him very happy! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
How lovely...and a great idea!! I have so many saved feathers and birds...ya got me thinking maybe I could do this.  |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Hi Martie: Thanks to Marge, this was a fun project for Ron and me. The first frame I bought was too small, so our older son donated the oak one. A better chice by far! Thanks for your comments. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
You know, my friend ... if it made My Ronnie happy, it made me even happier~ Just knowing that Vanna is famous in Idaho is a real treat for me~ You two did a WONDERFUL job with the photos and with Vanna's little feathered donations~ Knowing that My Ronnie can see Vanna from his bed ... just tickles me to pieces~  HI MY RONNIE Vanna does sing that Billy Ray Cyrus hit, 'Achy Breaky Heart' She is quite the character !! Wouldn't even surprise me that she now knows she's a star in Idaho !! *Huglets* to you, sweet BettyLou and to Will and MY RONNIE too~ I just LOVE YOU ALL~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
And ... you know what ???? She looks real enough to step right out of that frame~  *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Marge: Thank you again!! This was such an enjoyable experience from start to finish. Ron and pretend we have two Vanna's, since there are two pictures! You can never have too much of a good thing! Will and Ron send their thanks also. We are showing her to everyone we know, so you are right, she is becoming famous in our little corner of Idaho! Much love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Juju Member Elite
since 2003-12-29
Posts 3429In your dreams |
Cute! I love the picture and the poem! -Juju -<>-~-<>-~-<>- |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Juju: Thanks! We had a lot of fun doing it! Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
WOW!! Is that a pic or real birds?? I see the little donated feathers as well..too cute! I have a talking bird too..but he doesn't sing. His name is Casey, an albino Parakeet. So to whom does Vanna belong? I want to know more! Is that a real bird stepping out of the frame? ..or is it two birds? Fantastic!! Autumn, the year's last loveliest smile~ |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
This is beautiful. You can make a poem from a few feathers. Great stuff Betty. Love, Joyce |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
ENCHANTRESS !!! You don't know about my Vanna ???? I can't believe this ...~ BettyLou~ You tell her~  *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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seraphin Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1004Michigan |
One of my first birds was a Spectacled Amazon, much like your lovely Vanna (s). The poem is perfect! Thank you so much for sharing your treasure! Sandra |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Isn't she a beauty??? I still keep Vanna's feather here in my study. She is such a lovely bird and she let me pet her over the head. Lovely tribute to a lovely bird. Like scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Sweet.....what a beautiful project! ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Enchantress: Vanna belongs to Marge! She was sweet enough to send me and my son Ron, two pictures of Vanna along with molted feathers. We all thought they needed to be framed, so we can enjoy her forever!I believe Marge said she is about 9 years old and is multi-talented! She sounds like a super pet and the source of much amusement! I know Marge can tell you a lot more about her! Thanks for reading and for your nice comments. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Joyce: This was really a cooperative effort between Marge, Ron and me! Marge also suggested the title for the poem, which seemed a perfect choice! We have had fun with it! Thanks! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
seraphin: Thanks for your comments. Your bird must be lovely too! Vanna belongs to Marge Tindal, but her picture and a few feathers, now reside in our house!! Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Titia: How nice that you got to meet Vanna in person! I probably never will but I can enjoy her through her picture and feathers, now. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Ratleader; Thank you for commenting and glad you enjoyed this piece. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
This is so sweet. I appreciate the explanations as to who's who and I think Vanna's gorgeous. The frame is really neat and the poem, ingenious. Once our son was given a bare parakeet by a pet shop keeper. We had him about 5 years and the only feathers he ever had were on his head, high up on his back and under his neck where he couldn't reach to pull them out. I never took a picture as I thought him so ugly, but now wish I had. As soon as a feather broke through the skin, he'd pick at it until he pulled it out. Spent all his time at that so never did talk, or sing. Rae |
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Verbena Member
since 2005-10-17
Posts 196Australia |
Dear Betty Lou You are so talented in more ways than one!!! The framed photos and feathers of Marges parrot Vanna is fantastic!!! Your poem truly compliments your 'work of art'!!! Marges Vanna is gorgeous and so talented too! Is "Achy Breaky Heart" the only song he/she knows how to sing? Love Verbena xo |
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Betty Senior Member
since 2002-08-13
Posts 1159Virginia |
The picture & poem are beautiful. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Folks ... we are sooooo pleased that Vanna is such a STAR !! BettyLou's poem and photo sure put her in the spotlight~ As long as My Ronnie is smiling I'm smiling She not only sings that 'Achy Breaky' thing, she also talks up a storm ... she says, "Hello" ... "Whatcha' doing?", "Trick or Treat" (and with Halloween coming up ... she LOVES peanuts !) ... when she gets rather 'noisy', I put my finger to my lips and tell her to 'whisper' ... and she does ! She imitates the sounds of Bill's saws when he's woodworking~ She laughs just like ME ! She whistles to call the dogs ! And those silly little critters come running~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
sandgrain: Thanks for your nice comments and for reading. Your poor little parrot sounds as if he had a complex of some kind to keep all his feathers pulled out. you would think that might hurt!! Really nice hearing from you. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Verbena: Thanks so much for reading and enjoyed your remarks. I don't know if Vanna sings any other songs, but if you read Marge's comments here, she gives quite a bit more information about Vanna. A very talented bird as well as beautiful! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Betty: Thank you for commenting and it's nice hearing from you. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Marge: I took a print out of Vanna and her poem and comments, to Thursday morning tea today, with a shut-in neighbor, Ron and I visit every Thursday morning. Other people were there and they loved Vanna and her feathers! Her circle of fame is expanding!! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
OH MY GOSH !! Her head is REALLY gonna swell now ... (in her best English accent - "I've been to tea with the queen of Idaho and her Prince Ronnie.") You are, no doubt, making Vanna one special bird !! Love you for it~ You wrote a beautiful little ditty to share, and I'm sooooo pleased that others are enjoying yours and My Ronnie's antics with Vanna~ *HUGLETS* ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Marge: Me Too!! Thanks again for sending the feathers and pictures. It's been a special treat for Ron and everyone who has seen Vanna. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
What a great poem and Marge's bird sounds like a real 'hoot' to be around |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Thanks for responding to this poem. It's been fun sharing it with everyone and we appreciate Marge's thoughtfulness! Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Vanna and I are grinning beak to cheek Loving the accolades of BettyLou's poetry so neat ! *Huglets* ~*Marge and Vanna*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Marge: There wouldn't be anything here without you!!! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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patience_iago Member
since 2006-08-30
Posts 54 |
I love how the title of this draws you to read the poem. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
patience: Yes, I'm sure no one expected Vanna to be a parrot! Thanks. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Just coming in for a *smile* today~ Vanna is also smiling ... feather to feather~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ MY Ronnie ... thank you for the Valentine !!It is just BEAUTIFUL !!  ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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Vincent Member
since 2007-02-03
Posts 52 |
this is delightful! Vincent |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Marge: How nice to be visiting with Vanna again and you too! People who come to the house always haved to visit with Vanna for a minute or two. Ronnie sees to that! He really enjoys telling them her story! he is sohappy you liked your Valentine! Thanks. Love Betty lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Vincent: Thanks for reading and so glad you enjoyed it. It's been a fun experience! Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Beasley Senior Member
since 2003-11-28
Posts 682Cheboygan,MI USA |
Dear Betty, I was in a really crummy mood today and I came in here to look around. So I read this and my spirits are uplifted and I come away feeling sooooooooooooo much better. Thank you for what you share and the way you share it! love, Barb |
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midnightblues Senior Member
since 2000-07-01
Posts 1597Singapore |
Dear Betty, This is simply adorable Love, MiCheLLe If there cannot be equal in affection, then let the one with more be me - midnightblues |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Barb: I am so glad to have brightened your day even a little! Thanks to Marge Tindal, this was a delight to write! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
MiCheLLe: Thanks! Glad you stopped by to read this. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
BettyLou, I smiled. There's a parrot in our family who loves to sing to Shaian Twain and Blondie's Heart of Glass. He dances too. Thank you for this delightful visual and poetic display. xoxoxo Alison |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Alison: This poem was written for a friend who has since passed away. She had parrots and sent pictures of them to my son. Vanna was a favorite. Thanks for your nice comments. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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