Second time now, Rose Ann just opened the sliding screen door, Sammy was perched on her hand and away he went, fully clipped and away he went, all I heard was screaming.
I found him way up in a tree accross the street, He was simply up to high, it had just quit raining, well this old man wasn't about to leave my little boy stay up in that tree, I called and called to him, he tried but all he done was come down alittle, Sooooooo up I went, when I got close the branch shook and away he went again, this time to a smaller tree, Sooooo up I went again, I bent the branch down as far as I could and away he went again, he landed in a small culvert full of water with Rose Ann right on his little behind, he is home safe and sound, Rose Ann and I are filthy...were filthy anyways...
Thought I was going to have a heart attack....took awhile but the tears fell...
Ever try climbing a tree that has no branches low enough to climb on, I bear hugged that tree until I got high enough to grab anything I could to help me get up.
Climbing fences, Trees, running like I am a teenager...can't breath worth a crap...and somewhere out on the front lawn...is my glasses...somewhere....
I was going to take a short nap before going to work....yea...right...

oh man, i am so glad you were able to recover sammy. that sight of him flying out of the door must have been heart wrenching, especially if you have hawks in the area as i do believe i recall you saying.

oh Arty i'm so sorry he gave you such a scare, that must have been a horrible feeling. I'm so glad you were able to catch him and that he's safe and sound now.

OMG!! I was holding my breath...but had to smile when you said Rose Ann was right on his little behind! So glad he's home safe.

i ditto that. so glad things worked out..............

OMG!!! I know the feeling Arty, its all I can say for now. Once you get them back it the best feeling in the world.

Arty, I have been there and have the T-shirt. I can picture you running like a teenager. Have you noticed how much we get attached these birds!

I was holding my breath...I'm so glad there was a happy ending! What a scare!!

Yikes! I'm glad Sammy is back home safe and sound, Arty. Hope you were able to get a little rest before work.

Nope, No rest before work Nate, but valued time spent with Sammy.
Attached just doesn't say enough Gary, Sammy thrives to be with me during his out of cage time, I can't eat without him being on my shoulder, well better said...Sammy won't let me eat without him.
You all should have seen my Rose hold Sammy as she walked through the field, she was not about to give Sammy any room to fly off again...
After we all got back into the house it just poured outside and I mean blinding rain, we had flash flood warnings...
Sammy has full flights 4-5 the rest are clipped...and away he went....
I love him soooooooo much as does his mom.