Phillie

Hi: My name is Philip J. Fry, aka Phillie, or Philbo. I am a blue and gold macaw and I belong to the photographer's son. I am sitting on the fence outside which is my very favorite activity other than eating and watching my flock of pet chickies. Yes, all the chickens belong to me, including the two roosters. The are sort of a live birdie soap opera to me and I spend hours in my window watching and commenting. I am very smart, some say macaws are as smart as 3 year old children, but I am much smarter than that, because I am as smart as a 2 year old because my favorite word is "NO!". My favorite games are pick your own nut and evicting that damn cat from my fort and building better forts.

Update: Buddy is not intended to be an outdoor cat. He came to us that way a few years ago when he walked up to my son, slapped him on the side of the head and told him "yo, I need help carrying my stuff in". Buddy immediately assumed ownership of the house. We try him to keep him in but he is a big sneak and pretty much comes and goes as he pleases. He showed up last night about 10 pm acting annoyed at my concern.