April 2020 POTM Contest!!!

Anansi

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April 2020 POTM Contest!!!

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This month's theme is Quarantine THIS!

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Happy April, everyone! These days things have been far from typical hereabouts, haven't they? Worldwide, the concept of normal has been turned on its head. And most of us have been forced to adapt, at least for now, to a new way of life.

As I sit here, quarantined for the better part of 2 weeks and infected with an infuriatingly stubborn bug that is almost certainly Covid-19, it occurs to me that my birds could care less about any quarantines or pandemics. And I love them for it!

Their usual brand of crazy is a touch of normalcy for me in a world gone temporarily mad! And I wouldn't want them any other way. So, let's have some fun with it!

Please submit a photo or short video (90 sec limit) of your birds showing utter and complete disregard for the madness going on all around them. 'Social distancing?' they ask. 'What's that?' So, this could be anything. Your birds attached to your faces, or showing similar disregard for the concept of social distancing. (You know, being immune and all. Lol!) Or engaging in their usual bouts of feathered mayhem. Just let us know how your bird is expressing the sentiment, 'Quarantine This!'

Photoshop is allowed, though not required, for this month's contest.

No more than one entry per member, though you are free to post as many related "just for fun" photos as you'd like.

The winner will receive a Free One Year Premium Membership to Parrot Forums, and the winning photo will be displayed on the Home Page for the following month!

Submissions will be accepted from today, April 1st through Tuesday, April 28th. (Dates may vary slightly depending on your local timezone) At the conclusion of the submission period, a 3-day poll will be held to determine the winner.


Good luck, everyone!


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Just For Fun!

"I got your social distancing, right here!"

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Terry57

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Such a perfect theme, Stephen! I am really looking forward to the entries!
 

AmyMyBlueFront

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And a Normal Grey Cockatiel named BB who came home with me on 5/20/2016.
Now that's a winner right there Stephen!!! :35:



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AmyMyBlueFront

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Jonesy a Goffins 'Too who had to be rehomed :-(

And a Normal Grey Cockatiel named BB who came home with me on 5/20/2016.
Beebs and Uncle DJ just for fun!
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Rozalka

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Just for fun
Over a week ago I created a vid of Zenek:
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it is more than 90 seconds but just for fun anyway
 

Laurasea

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Oh no Anansi!
I hope you feel better soonest!
" As I sit here, quarantined for the better part of 2 weeks and infected with an infuriatingly stubborn bug that is almost certainly Covid-19, it occurs to me that my birds could care less about any quarantines or pandemics. And I love them for it! "
 

HannahandSunny

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Forever in my heart. Sunny the Corella
Brilliant theme! And I hope you feel better soon.

Does it have to be a photo of your bird during this quarantine/isolation time, or can it be a photo from the past? ( I have lots of photos of Sunny invading my personal space!)
 

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Crikey Anansi, I know you like to go all in with your POTM themes but actually catching COVID-19 is taking your enthusiasm for the subject of quarantine just a bit too far!! Wishing you a full and speedy recovery and I hope Maya and Jolly are being kinder to you than HRH is being to me!
 

Rival_of_the_Rickeybird

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Crikey this.

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The Rickeybird's "Quarantine This, JUST for FUN!"

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The Rickeybird models latest PPE wear.....................
Patagonian Protective Equipment of course...........

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The Rickeybird decides to make a break for it...........

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He finally gets serious with quarantine.......................

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Stay home and stay safe, parronts & parrots. Peace out for now,
Rival


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lollipoppy

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“Don’t worry Ma, I’m growing up real strong! We will be together soon! Smiles!”

- My cinnamon CGCC who will be coming home in May, hopefully! The regular picture updates of him/her have been keeping me sane. And of course, have been giving me something fun to edit. [emoji175]

PS, I hope you start to feel better soon!!!

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Beebs and Uncle DJ just for fun!
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Jim

I love this! Check out all the love for Uncle DJ!

Just for fun
Over a week ago I created a vid of Zenek:
YouTube
it is more than 90 seconds but just for fun anyway

This was hilarious! I so feel his pain by "Nth Day"! Hahahahaha!

Oh no Anansi!
I hope you feel better soonest!
" As I sit here, quarantined for the better part of 2 weeks and infected with an infuriatingly stubborn bug that is almost certainly Covid-19, it occurs to me that my birds could care less about any quarantines or pandemics. And I love them for it! "

Thank you so much, Laura! I wish I were one of those whose symptoms weren't even noticeable, but I also realize I'm fortunate because there are others out there who have been hit worse than I have.

Brilliant theme! And I hope you feel better soon.

Does it have to be a photo of your bird during this quarantine/isolation time, or can it be a photo from the past? ( I have lots of photos of Sunny invading my personal space!)

Thank you, Hannah!

And great question! It can absolutely be a photo from the past! Any face-hugger pics are more than welcome!
 
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Crikey Anansi, I know you like to go all in with your POTM themes but actually catching COVID-19 is taking your enthusiasm for the subject of quarantine just a bit too far!! Wishing you a full and speedy recovery and I hope Maya and Jolly are being kinder to you than HRH is being to me!

Oh, this made me laugh so hard it triggered a coughing fit! So worth it! Hahahahaha! Thank you!

That's what I call immersion in one's craft!

I'll add a CRIKEY myself!

Crikey, indeed! You know me, Abs. Cough hard or go home! (Or something like that...)

Crikey this.

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The Rickeybird's "Quarantine This, JUST for FUN!"

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The Rickeybird models latest PPE wear.....................
Patagonian Protective Equipment of course...........

dxbvdaW.jpg




........................................................................................
The Rickeybird decides to make a break for it...........

CgUxZOr.jpg




........................................................................................
He finally gets serious with quarantine.......................

pQczefj.jpg




........................................................................................​

Stay home and stay safe, parronts & parrots. Peace out for now,
Rival


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Loved all of these. A LOT! But oh, the PPE wear sent me into hysterics! High comedy!

“Don’t worry Ma, I’m growing up real strong! We will be together soon! Smiles!”

- My cinnamon CGCC who will be coming home in May, hopefully! The regular picture updates of him/her have been keeping me sane. And of course, have been giving me something fun to edit. [emoji175]

PS, I hope you start to feel better soon!!!

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It has got to feel like the days are crawling until May waiting for that sweet baby to come home. Slow torture when you can't go visit, eh? What a beauty!

And thank you!!!
 

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[mention]Anansi [/mention] absolutely! It feels like it takes foreverrr! Haha. The pictures and videos are helping though. [emoji16]


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The only social distancing we get is when she's in the cage for bed!

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~~~Just for FUN~~~
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Thank you Mr. Anansi~ Thank you Sir for the Quarantine month ^_^


Kise: "Quarantine???? Let's make sure mom got enough foods...."


Yes, I ordered plenty/stocked up from Texas Free Dried last month. The pix below were last year. :04:


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Glad to have been able to provide you with some levity Uncle Stephen, but sorry about the coughing fit. I will try to be less amusing in future!

The birds meanwhile, no guarantees can be made there!

Maybe this is a holdover from when we had Level 5 "Bathe-With-A-Friend" water restrictions in Brisbane, but Valentino and Lilly pay zero regard to social distancing when it comes to bath-time. Precious little regard for privacy or modesty either!

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This is my favorite picture of all time!! My Son Steven was laying on the couch napping. Saxxon saw him sleeping and jumped down off my lap. He goes over to my Son and climbs up onto the couch and snuggled down into his arms while cooing the whole time. He slept there with Steven for about 2 hours. The cutest and most endearing image I have ever seen!! And most definitely violates all social distancing guidelines!!
 
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