It has long been rumored that Years ago, during a certain ten year America's Conference of Amazons. The Island Amazons showed-up with a 40' Shipping Container of Certified Officer's Series, British Navy, Island Rum (90 proof).
During the last evening's Business Meeting, and with great luck -or- great planning, just prior to the Rum running-out. The Island Parrot Block presented a proposal to include the Island Parrots as part of the Family Amazona. The measure passed without objection, or for that matter, discussion. And, that's the story that I had hear and that's all I am saying about that subject!
That said, seeing an opening, it was also rumored, that a well-juiced group of Hawkheads make a like proposal and although it was also approved that evening. Even still today, there has been strong debate regarding whether they are or are not part of the family. Commonly right-up to the point that a bottom of Rum appears from what seems out-of-thin air! -Or that group of Island Amazons sitting at the next table.
FYI: A Bottom of Rum is the last bottle in a case of Rum and is believed to be a bit stronger proof that the others in that cases!
Sorry Bill, I recalled the humor and well, what can I say!
