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Post by willowsmum on Oct 19, 2020 20:16:47 GMT
I'm sure he'll remember you ffiscool . It'll be lovely for you to see him again, hope it's not too far off
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Post by Morgan on Nov 15, 2020 3:47:00 GMT
You said it better than I could have Mona! I am also extremely grateful to have found this forum and community, and for everyone on here who keeps it running and offers advice and personal experience - even those who just come to ask questions! I’ve learned so much here and even though I don’t know any of you in person I definitely feel a sort of kinship with you all. Thanks to the budgies too for bringing us all together!
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Post by Shirls on Nov 15, 2020 10:18:15 GMT
Can only echo what everyone else has said. I know I haven't been on much lately, but you are always there, for each of us. Thank you everyone, you all understand just everything we all go through with or without budgies.
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Post by samwiseg on Nov 18, 2020 11:07:20 GMT
I think everyone has times where they are not able to go on the forum as much as they would like Shirls becuase life gets in the way, but the beauty of this place is that you can always come back and receive virtual hugs all round!
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Post by Hezz on Nov 19, 2020 0:09:07 GMT
(( ((I think everyone has times where they are not able to go on the forum as much as they would like Shirls becuase life gets in the way, but the beauty of this place is that you can always come back and receive virtual hugs all round! )) )) That's a virtual hug for you, Sam.
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Post by samwiseg on Nov 19, 2020 11:29:00 GMT
(( ((I think everyone has times where they are not able to go on the forum as much as they would like Shirls becuase life gets in the way, but the beauty of this place is that you can always come back and receive virtual hugs all round! )) )) That's a virtual hug for you, Sam. Awww thank you right back atcha
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Post by mona on May 31, 2021 18:34:47 GMT
They say true friends are those who help during the most difficult times. I literally panicked about Breezie on the forum, when I had no one else to share all my thoughts & everyone responded so kindly and with love. I don't think I can find such support from any other platform, neither was I comfortable posting or talking about my real feelings anywhere else.
A really kind lady from Instagram tried helping Breezie by posting his foot photos (after asking for my permission) on some facebook groups and the responses were so rude & brutal - not for Breezie, but her own "only female budgie" flock (perception against keeping females together), that a few forgot to address the issue with Breezie! The responses were so brutal that I really hesitate sharing them - so disturbing & I felt bad that the lady had to face that in order to try and help me! She keeps her flock really well.. They are all pampered, super happy & healthy, super engaged & spoiled.
That made me realize 'again' how positive & supportive this space is. Even if there's something to correct, everything is said out in a polite tone. I love how humble and down to earth everyone over here is. I also love how people are so supportive to each other - not only during the tough times, but all the time! I never had a time, when I had any hesitation while writing anything on the forum, even though I'm really obsessed & careful about what I speak or write everywhere else. I can feel true to myself and everyone else. There are very few places in the world where many kind hearted people come together & this seems to be one of them! 🤗🧡
I'm sooo glad that I came across this forum.. I really love this space more than any other platform. I never ever feel that we are separated by borders, religion, language, belief, age, gender, etc over here. It's genuine - there's no show off, no purpose except the well being of people and pets involved. 🧡 Thank you to everyone involved (not just for Breezie's foot issue), but always making this space full of love, compassion, care, support and strength. 🧡
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Post by tweetiepiesmom on May 31, 2021 19:46:07 GMT
I agree so much with what you have written mona! When my little Tweetie Pie was diagnosed with AGY, I too went berserk with worry about him, his prognosis and how to best deal with it. Everyone was so kind trying to calm me down. I'm happy and cautiously optimistic that I have the AGY under control with his diet. He's happy, playing, flying and enjoying his new diet and Buddy is too. I haven't seen Tweetie Pie vomit in a while and his weight is stable. The people on this forum helped me to deal with the situation and not give up on him. We are all one big happy flock!
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Post by ariella on May 31, 2021 19:48:41 GMT
That encapsulates everything about this forum mona. You’ve written it so perfectly.
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Post by Hezz on May 31, 2021 20:11:42 GMT
People on these FB groups do seem to think they can say whatever they like, with no knowledge to back up their claims. A short journey down that road was enough for me; they also seem very “cliquey”, and if not from the same part of the world you are deemed to know nothing. I feel for your friend mona - all that negativity is not needed. Take care of yourself, in the same way you take care of your two feathered friends. xx
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Post by ariella on May 31, 2021 21:48:29 GMT
I absolutely agree Hezz. I managed less than 2 years on FB and deleted my profile back in 2011. Social media isn’t for me either. I am a member on this forum and one other, where both have been welcoming and supportive and I find like-minded people have a healthy respect for one another and don’t have any kind of agenda. Incidentally, both forums are pet husbandry related and therefore I conclude animal friends are rather special and I think we all appreciate a group like this no matter how long a member.
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Post by ffiscool on May 31, 2021 22:56:43 GMT
I am on fb, in this last year, probably more than I had been prior. My nieces post photos and bits on their kids, which is when I got into it. This is the only forum I am on, and yes, I do get to see updates about Bailey, but I would get those anyway. I started on here from having got Bailey, after a very long gap of having a budgie, and the friendliness and advice were amazing. I stay because of the people and my love of budgies, so I do enjoy seeing others and hearing about them.
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Post by mona on Jun 1, 2021 3:54:34 GMT
True indeed.. I have never liked social media, esp facebook. Never created an account there.. My hubby is on FB since ages and all I can see is people debating & fighting on all wrong topics! I have a birdie account on Instagram, but I have all notifications off & very selected interaction. There are some accounts who keep their birdies in a miserable condition and they never learn - sadly, I mute or unfollow those accounts. People are using birds for popularity on Insta, eventually leading to involvement in business partnership etc.
People can be really mean on social media - also when you don't know if the other person can be an immature kid with a dummy profile pic.. I see hate speeches everywhere, but people don't realize that there can be a kid at the other end & it can impact negatively.. It's very messy indeed.
I'm very choosy about the people I interact with, in real and virtual life 🙈. Only thing I can find good on Insta are small scale quality products for birdies. I'm even off whatsapp. Every person who calls has access to whatsapp unless you block them. It's so peaceful right now - I don't have any unnecessary texts from anyone 😃
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Jun 1, 2021 14:18:08 GMT
I'm glad that you like being here. We try and make it a friendly place
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Post by ariella on Jun 1, 2021 16:13:31 GMT
I'm glad that you like being here. We try and make it a friendly place I think everyone appreciates any work that goes into it Marianne Marlow. To check posts and moderate where needed is obviously time out of your day or evening. Thank you.
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