Trip to the West 2008 - July 7th

Day 3 - Today we get to go to on a train! I can't wait! But first, we get to eat breakfast. Or rather, Busta and Anna will get pancakes at the campground, Wanda will eat a scrumptious granola bar and an apple, and I get ... nothing! I protest! What do they think I'm made of? Fluff? I need some kind of sustenance to get through this long journey! Feed me!

Alas, they did not feed me. Instead, we went to the train station and boarded the train (after Busta was able to get his tickets. I'm not sure what he was freaking out for last night!)

I must say, I was enjoying the sunshine and the open air. Being stuck in the car all day for the last two days was so constricting! I want to flap my wings! I want to feel the cool mountain air on my feathers as I swoop down on some unsuspecting worm! I want to drink water straight from a rushing, raging mountain stream! Come to me, Mother Nature!

Instead, Wanda took my picture with Anna.

Then Anna put me in her purse! I mean, how RUDE!! I didn't even get a chance to see the mountains and the stream, let alone swoop down on some unsuspecting worm! If I weren't so crammed in her purse, I would've pecked my way out and leapt through the open air windows.

Or at least pecked a finger off when she opened her purse up. She did that in Silverton so that I could pose with some "miner". I think he looked like Farmer Jed from the farm in Iowa, but what do I know? I'm just a bird.

And again with the hand in a very uncomfortable spot for me! At least this time I knew where her hand had been, because I doubt she could've done anything disgusting on the train! Of course, after the picture was done, back in the purse I went! A curse on your house, Anna!

The rest of the day went by great (I think). We finally made it back to camp where I was able to sleep in my perch high above them while they slept.

If only I'd had something to eat ... then I would've had some "ammunition" for the night. Oh, well ... maybe some other day I'll get a chance to "defecate" on their good clothes!

Tomorrow - Mesa Verde! Maybe I'll get to play amongst the cliff dwellings!

Trip to the West 2008 - July 6th

Day 2 - After drinking my morning coffee, we were off.

Today, we were going to Durango, our first camping destination for the trip. I heard we were going to take a train ride to Silverton and then drive around Mesa Verde. Sounds like fun. But first, we have to get there. And since I can't power a sedan all by myself, I let Busta take the wheel.

We stopped in Buena Vista, Colorado, for dinner. Of course, they didn't take me in. I had to spend all of my time in the car. If only I could get the cooler open! You'd think they would crack a window, don't you? Well, when they came back, at least I got to go outside and see the lovely mountain scenery.

So, back on the road we go! Apparently we have to go through the mountains to get to Durango. Man, I wish I had eaten my Corn Wheaties this morning ... then I could've carried the car over the mountains and we would've gotten to Durango by noon! 2 PM at the latest. But instead we were stuck in the Busta-mobile. At least we got out at one of the stops so I could see the trees:

I really need to talk about Anna and where she places her "hand"!

Probably my favorite part was when we all played in the snow at Wolf Creek Pass. There was tons of snow! I even got to make a snowman:

Of course, the funniest part was when Busta and Wanda wanted to take my picture. Busta was in flip-flops and could get up the tiny slope but couldn't get down it without sliding. Wanda was in the same predicament and eventually fell in the snow, which made Busta laugh so hard he fell in the snow, too. Stupid people!

Well, eventually we made it to Durango. The tent was SO HUGE that Anna and Wanda needed help putting it up (Busta had to go into town to get the train tickets for tomorrow).

Busta came back and was all flustered because he couldn't find the train station to get the tickets at and by the time he did, it was closed. Talk about some ruffled feathers! Finally we all fell asleep to my fellow feathered friends of Durango chirping and trillng into the night. Tomorrow is the train ride! I can't wait!

Trip to the West 2008 - July 5th

Day 1 - It's finally here! Busta and Anna were up with the birds (including me) and were ready to go at 6:45. Wanda wasn't quite ready, so we hand to kill some time before we picked her up. Busta and Anna got ice for the cooler. At least, that's what I gathered. Someone stuck me with his "man purse" (ahem ... Busta) and I got buried in with his camera, trip itinerary and other assorted "manly" stuff (I didn't notice any barbells, though ...)


Anyway, when Wanda got in the car, she graciously took me out and placed me on the seat so that I was perched over Busta's right shoulder. I couldn't see anything to the left due to Busta's girth, but the windshield view was fantastic!




So we started our trip. From what they were talking about, our destination for today was Sterling, Colorado. Sounds exciting! Let's go!


Iowa was amazing! Corn as far as my beady little eyes could see! Good thing the windows were up, as I might've flown out and had my fill on that lovely corn!


I had almost drowned in my own drool before we got to Nebraska. Of course, I was in chicken heaven when we got to Nebraska. So much space to fly! I want out of the car! Let me out of the car! And they let me out! Silly fools! Wait a minute? I don't know where your hands been, Wanda! Fine, I'll take a picture, but I'm not going to like it!




OK, so I like having my picture taken. When I got back in the car, they were playing their incessant "CDs". And when there 60's CDs were done, they would turn to the radio that was playing the same songs! How bizarre?


Actually, what was bizarre was the fact that Busta's car was a weather-controlling car. When the windshield wipers were on, the rain stopped. When the windshield wipers were off, it started to rain. And apparently it only rains when it's sunny in Nebraska? Very odd.


Soon we were in Colorado, home of the Pony Express. They let me out again. Now's my chance! Freedom! Wait a minute? Anna, I definitely don't know where your hands have been! Fine, but I'm not going to like it!








OK, so I like it! What is the deal with that!

We got to Sterling, Colorado around 6 PM. They left me so they could got eat dinner, and when they got back, I was in the middle of getting ready for bed. They wouldn't leave me alone!

Here's me in the shower:



And here I am brushing my teeth:




Now, I am tired! I will write about Day 2 tomorrow!

Trip to the West 2008 - July 3rd & July 4th

Well, I'm back from the West. Busta and the Girls really gave me a workout! I was losing feathers left and right, we were hiking all over the place! But I'm back in one piece. Thankfully.

Oh, you want to know what happened on the trip? Well, let me recap for you:

Day 00 (Thursday night, July 3rd): From what I gathered from the calls that Busta kept getting on his phone, there was a man with a gun at where he worked (some kind of farm, from what I gathered). Thankfully, his boss let him off early, so were on the road when the maniac got into the building. Hopefully no one was hurt!

Pictures of Benny preparing for the trip:

Day 0 (July 4th):

Today was a very relaxing day. Busta was chilling at Anna's house, so that's where I stayed all day long. For the most part, it was relaxing. There was one incident, though:

Who knew that Anna would be such a horrible person? Well, at least it wasn't someone I knew (I think). Anyway, here are some of the pictures of me hanging out at the Casa de Anna:

Me with Basil, Anna's Cat:

Me, chilling outside in the wonderfully landscaped yard at Casa de Anna:

Let's go already!

To be continued, of course! The trip hasn't even started yet!

Off to the Grand Canyon!

And here's a picture to prove I'm ready to go:

Chilling with Busta

Sven has passed me off to Busta as apparently I'm a handful for him. That works out great, as Busta, Anna and Wanda are taking me on their vacation to the Grand Canyon. Busta has told me that Wanda is going to fricasee me in the back seat. I think that's a good thing? Anyway, I'm getting my stuff together for the trip. Here's what I have so far:

• Egg Beater
• Vat of Oil
• Paas Easter Egg coloring kit (for when I'm bored in the car)
• The other side of the road (travel size)
• Feather Boa
  

Did I forget anything? Let me know tomorrow ... Right now, I have to get some sleep. Sweet dreams!

Vacation Is Coming

OK! I am still ticked off at Sven and Risa. They went camping and to the Drive In over the week end and do you think they took me? No! So I have decided to ditch them for there California Vacation and go with Busta and the gang. I hear Busta is renting a car so it should be safe. If you will have me. and promise to take lots of pic's with me.