Ok...gotta brag a lil. I had perched Cleo and taken her to the bedroom to sort of catch up on the life in my house while we were gone to my parent's tonite. I was doing some stuff and she flew off the bed and into the empty whirlpool tub. I left her in there a lil bit, called to my son to bring the camera. I put my hand in the tub, asked if she wanted to "go home" and she hopped on there as if she had hailed a taxicab. LOL.

Off we went, BOTH feet on my arm. It was great! This time, my family was all there to witness it.
You can see by this one that she is really not secure on my arm just yet by her feet being spread so far apart..but..she'll get there.
After all I have went thru with her, it was a great feeling. I'm sure that the guys that built Mount Rushmore could not have been prouder when they blew out Washington's chin. LOL. But anyway, she rode back, then just as before, bit my arm off and whipped me with it when I stuck my hand back up there on her cage and offered it. One minute, they're your best friend and then you are a SNACK! Zons...

Then, we got into some playtime on the outside perch beside the recilner arm. Remember she won't DARE get off that thing yet to come close, but it has been a great "bridge" to strengthen trust just as we sort of hang out in the living room. She has gotten to where if I or anyone for that matter, sits down with a bowl..she climbs down for some and she's usually disappointed cause we don't snack her much. I've actually taken some of her food and put it in my bowl (I'm not eatin it) and let her think I"m eatin what I'm givin her.
She got really stoopid on there today and was hanging upside down by one foot wantin some belly scratchings..she is a goof.
Here is just a closeup of her throwin sexy on the camera. This is where I ask Cleophyllis to look like the girl in the Chris Issac video on the beach.
And finally, this is her being BIG BIRD! I cue her to "Be Big Bird" and she flaps those beautiful wings. There are still some spots where they are growing back in. But other than that she is beatiful. I took her to the shower today on the perch and she flew off a couple of times, but eventually seemed to enjoy it more and flapped her wings in there and spread out a little. Then, she flew out and I left good enough alone. I didn't want to scare her. But here..Big Bird is showing off!!

Ok..that's it for the Cleo Chronicles, October 21, 2007!
Mark

great pixs. love em.. she has come a long way. in no time at all your arm will become a second digit to her and she will feel right at home.......

Adorable story and pics. She is progressing well and it is such a great feeling with even small steps. Thanks for sharing.

Loved the pics, they're awesome! She is one pretty lady. I like this thread title, you're going to have to keep this going. It will be a good journal to keep of her progress. You're doing such a great job with her!

She is so beautiful!!! I'm glad that your posting your experience's with her, as it's helping me with my two. Keep up the good work Dad!

Hug's
Judy

LOVE the pictures!!!

Great story and pics Mark! They're all fabulous! I agree with Karen- keep this thread going!

That's wonderful Mark! What a great story. Things seem to be coming along nicely with Cleo...who by the way is totally gorgeous!

Keep the stories coming!

Beautiful pictures with a great story unfolding. You should feel very proud of how far you've come with her.

And hey, I don't even see any blood on your arms!

Hi Mark,

I've been trying to follow this story with Cleo but I think I'm missing a few things. Is she somewhat new to your home? That's what I'm gathering so far. I'm not quite sure what her story is, but from what I've read your making great progress with her.

She is beautiful! I have a blue front amazon too and I just love them. Mine is a baby though, and total ham.

Cheers,
Wendy