January 2019 POTM Winner

Terry57

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Hawkhead(Darwin),YCA(Dexter),VE (Ekko),OWA(Slater),BHP(Talli),DYH(Calypso),RLA(Kimera),Alex(Xander)CBC(Phoe),IRN (Kodee,Luna,Stevie),WCP (Pisces),CAG(Justice)GCC (Jax), GSC2(Charley)
Congratulations YUMgrinder & Sweet Cheddar



January's theme was "Perfectly Imperfect"


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"This was cheddar's last day, she was ill her whole short life and even only hours from passing on, she was the most perfect imperfect baby bird I've ever loved."

 
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Terry57

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Hawkhead(Darwin),YCA(Dexter),VE (Ekko),OWA(Slater),BHP(Talli),DYH(Calypso),RLA(Kimera),Alex(Xander)CBC(Phoe),IRN (Kodee,Luna,Stevie),WCP (Pisces),CAG(Justice)GCC (Jax), GSC2(Charley)
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Congratulations YUMgrinder, and thank you for sharing Cheddar with us.
She will be always remembered, forever loved.






A heartfelt thank you to all the special Parronts who entered their beautiful babies this month. Stephen said it wonderfully:
"Each of you is beautiful, indeed perfect, in your imperfection. And you are loved beyond all measure."



Lincoln
Romek
Patches
Parker
Penny
Jester
Kise
Cheddar
Jack
Gorgeous George
Skittles
Indi
Poco
Finley
Sunny
Twitch
Squish
Noodles
Clark
Zod
Paris
Sunny
Abby
Bixby
Zeke
Peanut
Rickeybird
Phoe


 
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chris-md

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Parker - male Eclectus

Aphrodite - red throated conure (RIP)
I was robbed!!!!!

Kidding of course. Congrats! Such a wonderful photo.
 

clark_conure

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A crossover Quaker Scuti (F), A Sun conure named AC, A Cinnamon Green Cheek conure Kent, and 6 budgies, Scuti Jr. (f), yellow (m), clark Jr. (m), Dot (f), Zebra(f), Machine (m).
I was robbed!!!!!

Kidding of course. Congrats! Such a wonderful photo.

I was planning on saying this was rigged (for comedy)... but yeah YUMgrinder won AND It is a huge loss to all of us on earth for cheddar passing.
 

Anansi

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Maya (Female Solomon Island eclectus parrot), Jolly (Male Solomon Island eclectus parrot), Bixby (Male, red-sided eclectus. RIP), Suzie (Male cockatiel. RIP)
Congratulations, YUMgrinder & Cheddar!!! Beautiful photo and fitting tribute to a bird who will live on in her parront's heart (And ours as well. That pic makes my heart melt).

And an honorable mention to Chris and Parker as well! What a close, photo finish! Wonderful month, and a hearty thanks to all who participated this month!
 

Tami2

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Levi - 6 yr old CAG

DOH-4/2/2016
Oh Terry,

This has indeed been the most emotional and inspirational POTM Contest, since I joined this fabulous community.
You have given all of these amazing feathered friends a platform and spotlight to truly shine. Such a beautiful well thought out tribute.

Well done my friend! :35:

I'm sobbing over here like a baby. :17:
 

Aratingettar

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Sun t̶e̶r̶r̶o̶r̶i̶s̶t̶ C̶o̶n̶u̶r̶e̶ terrorist Cytrynka (F),
Peach faced lovebird Fiona (F),
Peach faced lovebird Fionek (M)
For the next month, I will enjoy opening the PF homepage and see the beautiful photo of sweet little Cheddar. Great way to keep the memory of her! Congratulations, YUMgrinder! This very special Cheddar's photo well deserves this title, that's for sure.
 

CarolineBradley

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Sunny (Sun Conure):
Keito (GC Conure):
Paris (RB cockatoo/Galah)
Picaro (Nanday) RIP
A very emotional POTM this month.
Sweet Cheddar brought a tear to my eye (when I say tear, I sobbed)..

Beautiful tribute to a perfect little, imperfect baby.

xxxxx
 

GaleriaGila

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The Rickeybird, 38-year-old Patagonian Conure
A special month for our Community, and especially special for Cheddar and Phoe.

Congratulations, Yum. You, too, Terry --- none of us will ever forget this one!
 

SailBoat

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DYH Amazon
A POTM Contest in which all the participates are in fact Winners. The heartwarming photos of Loved Parrots is spirit lifting. A congratulations and a deeply felt Thank You to each and everyone.

Thank you for your entry YUMgrinder. Your loving care of Cheddar assured a comfort and a knowledge of being Loved.

Thank you Terry for this very special POTM in memory of your beloved Phoe.
 

LaManuka

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Fang ({ab}normal grey cockatiel), Valentino (budgie), Jem (cinnamon cockatiel), Lovejoy(varied lorikeet), Peach (princess parrot)
Darling Cheddar knew more love in her short life than many ever will. I’m sorry for her circumstances but so glad you were able to share her with us, she is a very special girl indeed.
 

Allee

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U2-Poppy(Poppy lives with her new mommy, Misty now) CAG-Jack, YNA, Bingo, Budgie-Piper, Cockatiel-Sweet Pea Quakers-Harry, Sammy, Wilson ***Zeke (quaker) Twinkle (budgie) forever in our hearts
Congratulations Jason! Cheddar was a treasure, she will always be remembered, thank you for sharing a beautiful Journey.

I have to congratulate Chris and Parker as well, that was a close race.

Indeed, every entry was a winner and a hero in so many ways.
 

YUMgrinder

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-Jazz, Normal Grey Cockatiel /

-Chessie, Pearl Cockatiel /

-Perry, Black capped Conure /

-JoJo, Pineapple GCC /

3 little busy Budgies
OMG thank you guys so much. It means a lot to me to read this. Sorry I hadn't responded, I was out for awhile. Anyways such a great tribute I couldn't have asked for more. Sometimes I still hear her call when I come home. She always cried out a loud call once she heard the door.

Perry, my black capped conure apparently adopted her call and everyonce in awhile he sounds like cheddar, which both brings memories of her, kind of a bitter sweet feeling. Thank you all.
 

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