@ Aurelius710[/MENTION] I was sorry to read of your parents' Buddy #1. Losing a dog, or cat is almost worse than losing a family member. I'm glad Buddy #2 was waiting in the wings.

@Soupe du jour I was sorry to read that the BS your sister is dishing out continues. I'm glad you are thinking of buying another bird. You can teach it English so you have someone other than Hubby to talk to!

@BeyondtheRainbow I am glad that your medical procedure is in the past. That situation must have been an anxiety-producing. As for your weight gain, I'm right there with you. I'd lost 28 pounds, but fell off the weight loss wagon.