Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Say Hello To My Little Friend

When Pacino burst into the room brandishing his machine gun and shouting "Say hello to my little friend" I fell even more in love with him. That scene remains my fantasy of how to handle all the asshats and douches in my world.

 On a far more peaceful level ...



This is my little friend Raoul. He walks up and down the driveway or back and forth along the curb stone whenever I bring out the trash or stumble over to get the mail. Everyone laughs and tells me it could not possibly be the same bird. No one believes but my granddaughter Hope. Hope believes me.

 If I hurry into the side door Raoul will peek at me for a moment and then take off to join his family in the tree down the road.


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21 comments:

  1. Sylvia KJune 11, 2013 at 1:33 PM

    Yep, been in love with Pacino for a lot of years and I also love your bird friend! Hope your week is going well. Hugs to Hope and to you.

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  2. jaycoles@gmail.comJune 11, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    Of course it is the same bird. His name is Raoul after all. I can tell by the picture. and if Hope believes you that is all we need for verification. Hugz to you both.

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  3. OldLady Of The HillsJune 11, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    I believe you, too, my dear....We know our Bird Friends---And he is a GREAT Beauty!

    HUGS (((((((((HUGS))))))))) to You And Hope!!!!

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  4. Kay L. DaviesJune 11, 2013 at 2:09 PM

    I believe you, Dianne.
    Birds are individuals, and no two will have precisely the same behaviors unless they are instinctive ones, for the care and feeding of the species.
    Raoul seems to have taken a liking to you (or perhaps you and Hope) and has developed his own behaviors as a result.
    Hugs to you and Hope, and hi to Raoul.
    K

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  5. jabblogJune 11, 2013 at 3:21 PM

    He is certainly your little friend and he looks for you as much as you look for him.

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  6. DJanJune 11, 2013 at 4:46 PM

    I read this wonderful book called "The Bluebird Effect: Uncommon Bonds with Common Birds." You would be reassured that you and Raoul have an uncommon bond. :-)

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  7. MikeJune 11, 2013 at 6:23 PM

    Same behavior, same bird.

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  8. CrystalChickJune 11, 2013 at 7:42 PM

    Hope believes you, and I believe you and others, too. Raoul is your bird friend. It's the truth.

    Nice photo.

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  9. CloudiaJune 11, 2013 at 7:48 PM

    I believe in Raoul!



    ALOHA from Honolulu
    Comfort Spiral
    ~ > < } } ( ° > <3

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  10. RonJune 11, 2013 at 7:49 PM

    Oh, don't ya just LOVE Pacino in that movie? Yet, I also loved him in the Godfather (the first one especially).

    Stunning capture of your friend Raoul, Dianne! Love his coloring. He looks like he's wearing a black tuxedo with a red vest!!!

    And yes, of course he's the same bird. He's there as your little 'watch bird' making sure you're alright.

    (((((((( You )))))))

    X and hugs to you, Hope, Siren and Isadora!

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  11. Rambling WoodsJune 11, 2013 at 8:00 PM

    Your yard is his territory.... Asshats..new words for me... Michelle

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  12. HermanTurnipJune 11, 2013 at 9:46 PM

    Sounds like you have a fine feathered friend there. Awesome!

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  13. Linda ReederJune 12, 2013 at 3:06 AM

    I believe you. I have crow friends. They come back to my yard every year. By now it might be the second generation.

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  14. DarylJune 12, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    i believe you ... xo

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  15. AkelamaluJune 12, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    I believe you. x

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  16. PatJune 12, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    But of COURSE it is the same bird! Hi Raoul!

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  17. ellen abbottJune 12, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    of course it's the same bird!

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  18. AnonymousJune 13, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    What a cute new friend!

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  19. Sallie (FullTime-Life)June 13, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    Of course it's the same bird. Who cares about anybody else...you and Hope know what's right (and I do too).

    Yep =-- loved everything I've ever seen Al Pacino in.,

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  20. Happy Elf Mom (Christine)June 13, 2013 at 11:02 PM

    I was gonna say you photoshopped but I looked at the orinthology website and did you know robins are paler when you go west? Yep.

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  21. HilaryJune 20, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    Of course he's the same bird. Most would not exhibit the same habit. Of course, most would not know you. :)

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