A day of restoration

This photo is of my Plumhead Parrot named Houdini.
He came to me with a funky right eye and a birth defect that left him with only one half of his tail. Houdini is lopsided, but loved.

Sunday was a day of restoration for me.
I made it to the bird club picnic - even though I got there after the food was already gone - and was able to donate some nice stuff to the raffle table and play some games. Saw some friends there I hadn't seen for a while. Brought Zoey with me on her bird harness....only bird there on a leash. One couple said she was a lot like a small terrier.

After the picnic I was happy. I had given some nice things away that clears some of my space and blesses someone else. Good fellowship and some laughter. And, Zoey was very well behaved considering she hasn't been socialized all that much.

Next Zoey and I drove to my friends' place and made an emergency water stop on the way. My car A.C. is broken and Zoey was panting from the heat. After waking my Joyful friend from her nap to borrow her kitchen sink, Zoey and I made our way to Alin and Wendy's place where I kidnapped Wendy for a little adventure.

This was the weekend of the U.S. Sand Castle Competition at Imperial Beach. I've never seen it. We drove south to the beach...but the tide had taken away all of the sand sculptures a couple hours before. Aw, well, we got to walk in the sand along the beach anyway. It was Zoey's first visit to the beach.

Traffic was horrible on the way out of the beach so we decided to wait it out at a little Thai restaurant. I thought we would order out since I had a bird with me...but the restaurant said Zoey would be OK inside. We had my favorites: Chicken Satay and Tom Ka Soup. Wendy and I feasted while Zoey rested cuddled under my chin the whole time, she was exhausted.

Perfect timing for traffic. We sailed our way home without any traffic congestion. The evening was an impromptu 3 hour vacation. I am very grateful for my friend and the refreshing time we shared.

Today I was tired but happy. A little bit of blessings carries me a long way.
I am grateful I have friends.
I am grateful I have birds.
I am grateful I live near the Ocean.
I am grateful for refreshment of my soul.

GratefulJoy