Little Green Birdie
So I'm off work today and spend the afternoon out picking up a few things, getting some books from the library, the usual. I pull up to our house, and since no-one is home, I take out my keys, grab all my stuff, including a large take out cup of iced tea I had yet to finish and head for the door (yeah, I was never one to make more than a single trip from the car if I can possibly help it). I pull open our screen door and let it hit my rear as I fumble to insert the key into the lock; so of course my cell phone goes off at just that inopportune moment. Hubby was calling to find out if we needed anything for dinner.
Just then, I look down at the step and inches away from my feet is this little bird - sitting there watching me trying to balance library books, bags, a large drink and a cell phone whilst attempting to open our deadbolt. {And on a side note; why are cell phones so small that you cannot possibly, for the life of you, hold the darn thing hands-free between your head and shoulder like a normal phone? Believe me, I was trying...}
So I shove the library books between my legs, careful not to startle the little thing, as I delve one hand into my purse for the digital camera (yes, I DO take it everywhere I go). All the while I am telling hubby about this green bird only a few inches long that is just sitting here watching me. Unbenownst to the bird, on the other side of the door is a yappy dog and two cats which I am sure would love to "play" with our newfound visitor - if I was ever able to open the darn door.
I finally get a chance to take a picture... of the cement step and half the wall. No bird. Bravo.
I try again... this time I got a great shot of the potted plant - sans bird. Geez.
All this time, this tiny bird is just sitting there, cocking his head sideways to watch this stupid human juggling act, so I become concerned that it may be hurt or something... I didn't see it fly in, or where the heck he came from.
Finally I get a shot with the bird actually in it... doh!
Satisfied by now that I am probably some lunatic or perhaps simply bored with the acrobatic show, the bird hops off to leave me alone at our front door once again.
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Captain Mojo said...
Ahh, I'm jealous! You get such wonderful encounters where you live.
I love birds and would have enjoyed, even through all the difficulties, thatgreen bird in the door.
Just like you!
22/8/06 03:35
dynamomomof2 said...
love the humor in this post and that birdie is adorable!
22/8/06 07:53
Sofia said...
LOL Love your story. I've had similar encouters, trying to get pictures of the wild rabbits or ducks which live around our apartment.
Love the picture! What a cutie. :-)
22/8/06 10:55
Maureen said...
what a cute little birdie. We had a similar encounter at my In-Laws when a neighbor had a duck sitting on a nest right by her front door.
22/8/06 17:34
melissa said...
lol at you balancing everything plus trying to take a picture. ;) sounds like me.
that birdie is so cute
27/8/06 01:32
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