tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post1645411210977860552..comments2024-03-17T02:20:03.772-05:00Comments on Riding With The Top Down: Guest: Blythe GiffordKathleen Eaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13561028604927993773noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-23954590279097491552010-05-22T17:06:37.280-05:002010-05-22T17:06:37.280-05:00I love the pic of the falcon. Looking forward to c...I love the pic of the falcon. Looking forward to checking out your books. <br /><br />As for a fave animal...gotta go with a cat...specifically my cat Tigger. <br /><br />*hugs*<br />Annas7annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09315567395060561106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-74592166143304487632010-05-22T10:39:31.237-05:002010-05-22T10:39:31.237-05:00Unfortunately I'm allergic to animals, but I a...Unfortunately I'm allergic to animals, but I am fond of dogs.<br /><br />cindyc725 at gmail dot comI ♥ Book Gossiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09203275403615117246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-18381481060351544442010-05-22T10:28:42.596-05:002010-05-22T10:28:42.596-05:00I am a life long animal lover, but I have had a bi...I am a life long animal lover, but I have had a bird phobia since childhood. It's the fluttering and swooping. However, I used to work for a company that kept a parrot in a large cage in the showroom of the business. I made sure the cage was clean and fresh food and water were always available. The parrot got plenty of attention from the other employees and also from the customers. They handled him, touched him, petted him, all with no fear. The strange thing is, the parrot became very attached to me, becoming very excited whenever I was near. He would dance and whistle and talk and squawk. I trained myself to touch him, let him perch on my hand, and walk up and down my arm. He loved for me to scratch his neck under his feathers! The really weird thing is that the parrot knew my footsteps, even when I was outside and approaching the building. The other employees told me that he would start his song and dance and call my name before I opened the door! Eventually the owner took the parrot home, where I was assured that he was well kept. Miss that ornery buzzard : ) <br /><br />gcwhiskas at aol dot comVirginia Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09960370038323930029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-59071697057154282062010-05-20T14:15:31.160-05:002010-05-20T14:15:31.160-05:00late for this post but entering for the grand priz...late for this post but entering for the grand prize.<br /><br />I love dogs and haven't gotten one since we had to put down our 14 yr. old toy Apricot poodle; the love of our lives he was.robynlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03250071917966470701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-38367319537823635132010-05-20T08:24:46.687-05:002010-05-20T08:24:46.687-05:00this book looks great!
we have two cats and they ...this book looks great!<br /><br />we have two cats and they are my sweet babies. our first cat, a birman named cricket, is a lap sitter and very sweet.<br /><br />we adopted a kitten last fall and named him runpleteazer. he is a bundle of energy and has the loudest purr ever. <br /><br />i can't imagine life without either of these kitties!<br /><br />meaghan_koci (at) yahoo (dot) comcaliforniameaghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12392873948308886027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-48787119357388493482010-05-19T21:29:13.222-05:002010-05-19T21:29:13.222-05:00Well, Blogger is being persnickity tonight. I kno...Well, Blogger is being persnickity tonight. I know I've posted, and so have some of you, but they aren't showing up for some reason. Hope I remember everyone. Karyn - love that you have eagles near you. We don't all have to have pets of our own. I don't right now. mbreakfield - I haven't seen Ladyhawke and I'll put it on my list. Pamela - "owned by" your pets. That's the right of it, isn't it?<br />If I missed anyone, it's because Blogger ate my comment - or yours! Thanks to everyone for sharing your comments and memories.Blythe Giffordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12935846960877972760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-22280749225365801352010-05-19T20:56:47.109-05:002010-05-19T20:56:47.109-05:00Well I thought I posted this earlier but don't...Well I thought I posted this earlier but don't see the post.<br />I am owned by a Golden Retriever, MJ, a German Shorthair Pointer, Spencer & a crazy cat named CB.<br /><br />My heart dog was Lady a Golden who I had to help to the rainbow bridge in April 2009. It was so very hard to let her go but it was the best for her & in the end that's all that matters. <br />Love & Hugs,<br />PamPamela Keenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14408322453014180737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-61738629237960589742010-05-19T19:48:35.523-05:002010-05-19T19:48:35.523-05:00Previous comment got swallowed. Debra - thanks fo...Previous comment got swallowed. Debra - thanks for the welcome. Yes, research is a perk! Amy - I'm enjoying the picture of you and your dancing fish...Blythe Giffordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12935846960877972760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-58611675928347670262010-05-19T19:03:13.223-05:002010-05-19T19:03:13.223-05:00Cool! I love falcons. Have you ever seen Ladyhaw...Cool! I love falcons. Have you ever seen Ladyhawke? My favorite animals are cats. <br />marlenebreakfield(at)yahoo(dot)comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08441858897061655629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-54362011186193435282010-05-19T18:24:42.847-05:002010-05-19T18:24:42.847-05:00My favorite pet was a beta fish I had in college. ...My favorite pet was a beta fish I had in college. He loved to dance and I got hours of entertainment playing music and watching him go. Perhaps thats why my grades suffered that semester....Amy Kathrynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-71196103242887902632010-05-19T17:19:50.067-05:002010-05-19T17:19:50.067-05:00Debra - Thanks for the welcome. Yes, research is a...Debra - Thanks for the welcome. Yes, research is a job perk. If they would pay me to do the research, I might never write the book...Blythe Giffordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12935846960877972760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-38771145949763120462010-05-19T17:16:44.960-05:002010-05-19T17:16:44.960-05:00Thanks for the giveaway. I don't anything unu...Thanks for the giveaway. I don't anything unusual, just my favorite cat Lillie.<br /><br /><br />ainfinger@comcast.netAndrea Ihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09910641116517171459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-16459074380304307582010-05-19T17:12:33.116-05:002010-05-19T17:12:33.116-05:00I am owned by a Golden Retriever, MJ, A German Sho...I am owned by a Golden Retriever, MJ, A German Shorthaired Pointer, Spencer & a crazy cat named CB. Last April I had to help my other Golden to the rainbow bridge. <br /><br />Lady was my heart dog. She got me through the death of my husband and then the death of my boyfriend 5 years later. Letting her go was the hardest but ultimately it was for the best.<br /><br />Love & Hugs,<br />PamPamela Keenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14408322453014180737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-81918038618664030712010-05-19T16:32:08.356-05:002010-05-19T16:32:08.356-05:00Blythe--
Welcome to the convertible.
The serious...Blythe--<br /><br />Welcome to the convertible.<br /><br />The serious hands-on research is one of the perks of the job, I think.<br /><br />No birds here! Had 'keets growing up but nothing since. Oh, we had a quail too.Debra Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03992776098849029414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-17228628507937348182010-05-19T16:28:50.941-05:002010-05-19T16:28:50.941-05:00Christie - Wow! I had no idea there were so many ...Christie - Wow! I had no idea there were so many bird owners out there. Homing pigeons sound very - cosy. Chey - mutts are the best. But allergies are a pain, I know!Blythe Giffordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12935846960877972760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-74814139373445776212010-05-19T15:08:20.702-05:002010-05-19T15:08:20.702-05:00I've only had one pet. She was a mutt and was...I've only had one pet. She was a mutt and was part of the family. Allergies have since kept me away from animals.cheyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028962586999938567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-67620226492659008332010-05-19T14:59:01.916-05:002010-05-19T14:59:01.916-05:00Hi, Blythe! We've had birds on an off for yea...Hi, Blythe! We've had birds on an off for years because my dh loves them. Right now we have parakeets and finches (finch babies just born a few weeks ago are now flying in our aviary!). The dh wants homing pigeons because his grandfather had them when he was a kid. <br /><br />Thanks for joining us in the convertible today!Christie Ridgwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17036552271272402052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-87199973446696012202010-05-19T14:30:58.539-05:002010-05-19T14:30:58.539-05:00Lucy - thanks for putting in a word on behalf of c...Lucy - thanks for putting in a word on behalf of cat lovers. Jane - I don't have any pets at the moment myself. And it's amazing to watch the Triple Crown races, isn't it? Horses were a huge part of medieval life. I don't think we can truly appreciate how important they were.Blythe Giffordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12935846960877972760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-11987842954677928342010-05-19T14:27:26.991-05:002010-05-19T14:27:26.991-05:00Heather - I LOVE stories like that! I had a simil...Heather - I LOVE stories like that! I had a similar experience with a mourning dove. (Not sure what they signify, except to me.) Jeanette8042 - I love big dogs, too. Goalmom - a neighborhood with parrots sounds exotic! (Just don't put your fish in the sunshine, like I did.)Blythe Giffordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12935846960877972760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-72246567337615247302010-05-19T14:23:40.022-05:002010-05-19T14:23:40.022-05:00LSU reader - There's nothing like hugging your...LSU reader - There's nothing like hugging your dog to make you feel better. Virginia - I've never had a bird as a pet, but my heroine in THE HARLOT'S DAUGHTER did. Parrots (called popinjays) actually were used as pets in medieval times.Blythe Giffordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12935846960877972760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-67085419452190046472010-05-19T14:14:14.240-05:002010-05-19T14:14:14.240-05:00Hi Blythe,
We didn't have pets growing up, so ...Hi Blythe,<br />We didn't have pets growing up, so I didn't have much interaction with animals. Since this is the time of year for the Triple Crown races, I've been wishing that I knew how to ride. Horses are such beautiful creatures.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13040629694490652973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-85153050515661747052010-05-19T14:08:38.487-05:002010-05-19T14:08:38.487-05:00My favourit animal is a cat. I just love them. We ...My favourit animal is a cat. I just love them. We have a crazy one at home.<br /><br />lucybeugelingramos at gmail dot comLucy Beugeling-Ramoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04999889232027161211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-81308297658158932982010-05-19T13:48:52.007-05:002010-05-19T13:48:52.007-05:00We have a fish, but that's the extent of our p...We have a fish, but that's the extent of our pets. We do have a large flock of wild parrots that roam the neighborhood. They like to eat the seed pods from our magnolia trees. We'll have about 30 to 40 of them go from tree to tree down the street. They're very noisy, but beautiful to watch.goalmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02586836688460768868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-24000171239811608692010-05-19T13:17:16.250-05:002010-05-19T13:17:16.250-05:00Oooh that sounds like an awesome experience! I don...Oooh that sounds like an awesome experience! I don't really have a favorite bird or animal that has been a big part of my life, but I love playing with big dogs to relieve stress.jeanette8042https://www.blogger.com/profile/00232225776928786999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-496738260003861912010-05-19T13:10:53.882-05:002010-05-19T13:10:53.882-05:00What a great experience, Blythe! I saw a birds of ...What a great experience, Blythe! I saw a birds of prey show at Reptile Gardens in SD years back, and it is always amazing to see them in flight. <br /><br />As for me, I've developed an affinity for the red-tail hawk, since one landed in front of me on two different occasions (once while walking, the second time in front of my front window). According to animal lore, "a hawk represents a messanger, appearing in our lives when we most need to heed what's going on around us." It's become my animal totem. One seems to appear now whenever something major in life needs my attention.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17700809709293636333noreply@blogger.com