October 2011 - Mickacoo

Is anybody from the Berkeley/Oakland area going (or able to go) to a bird vet tomorrow or Monday?
by Elizabeth Young 21 Oct '11

21 Oct '11

Hello- Is there anybody in the East Bay who is going to MCFB or another avian vet tomorrow that could possibly transport a king pigeon named Cloud? He is at our Berkeley foster aviary and needs to see the bird doc tomorrow or Monday. Thank you for considering! Elizabeth *MickaCoo Pigeon & Dove Rescue - Join us at https://www.facebook.com/MickaCooRescue* Until they all have homes, don't buy, don't breed- adopt. www.RescueReport.org www.MickaCoo.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGjyooh3Yo0

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MickaCoo's Next Steps: Fledging from the Nest
by Elizabeth Young 21 Oct '11

21 Oct '11

Hello- As some of you may already know, MickaCoo has come to a crossroads. Even with the incredibly generous support and help of so many dedicated volunteers, I've been serving as a full-time (~55 hours/week), unpaid pigeon & dove rescuer for the past 3.5 years, living off of savings and then an inheritance. I never meant to become a full-time pigeon & dove rescuer but, since it started, I've never been quite able to figure out an exit strategy. There are so many birds that need help and it takes so much time and work to find them homes, that I've felt both blessed and trapped by this effort. In any case, I'm fast approaching the end of my savings and must return to the world of paid work. After a lot of soul searching and wondering and worrying and planning and dreaming, I've decided to pursue a paid position as MickaCoo's director for at least the next year (and will be fund-raising to pay for it). Ideally, at the end of 2012, the organization will be developed enough to be sustainable as all volunteer or under the paid direction of another and I can get a life again. To do this, I need to split MickaCoo from Mickaboo- at least as far as our 501(c)3 status goes. Mickaboo is not set up to be an employer and so I need a nonprofit sponsor that is (and have applied to Community Initiatives to become one of their projects). I will know on 11/16 whether or not we are accepted and, if so, would officially begin the split 12/1. I do hope to continue to work VERY closely with Mickaboo as I believe there are a lot of efficiencies and advantages to be gained from our continuing to work together on behalf of the Bay Area's birds. I hope that my pride in, respect for, love of and gratitude to Mickaboo has always been evident. Just in case, let me say how deeply honored I am to be a part of this INCREDIBLE organization and how grateful I am for all that Mickaboo has done for me, MickaCoo and the pigeons and doves. Right now, one of the biggest questions that I'm facing is the name. Mickaboo leaders have very generously given permission for MickaCoo to continue on with the MickaCoo name and that is a great gift. Mickaboo is the best name in Northern California bird rescue and has opened many doors for us. I have been honored to have it. But there are some considerations that make changing the name something to explore. I've created a survey about name possibilities and would really, really appreciate it if you would complete it. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2G9RQFM I want this transition to be as transparent and smooth as possible for all involved. If you have any questions, ideas, concerns or just random thoughts, I'd welcome them. And I'm looking forward to seeing you all at the Holiday Party on 12/3 (RSVP here now)<http://confluence.mickaboo.org/display/MBPublic/Mickaboo+Holiday+Party+2011> ! Elizabeth *MickaCoo Pigeon & Dove Rescue - Join us at https://www.facebook.com/MickaCooRescue* Until they all have homes, don't buy, don't breed- adopt. www.RescueReport.org www.MickaCoo.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGjyooh3Yo0

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Fwd: [Mickaboo Discuss] Avian Vision and Lighting class, Walnut Creek, Saturday November 5th.
by Elizabeth Young 20 Oct '11

20 Oct '11

This free and meticulously researched class is fantastic for anyone who is interested in birds and essential for anybody whose birds live indoors. I highly recommend it. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Chloe Redon <marat(a)burble.org> Date: Thu, Oct 20, 2011 at 7:47 PM Subject: [Mickaboo Discuss] Avian Vision and Lighting class, Walnut Creek, Saturday November 5th. To: General mickaboo discussion <discuss(a)mickaboo.org> The Lindsay Wildlife Museum in Walnut Creek is hosting the "Avian Vision and Lighting" class on Saturday, November 5th. For more information, see: http://confluence.mickaboo.org/display/MBPublic/Advanced+Bird+Classes This is open to the public, so if you haven't taken it and are interested, RSVP (or show up). -- kLOwEy - "dReAMiNg iN bLACk aND wHiTE WiTh sUbTitLeS" ------- HOW TO -------------------- CHANGE PERSONAL SETTINGS: https://mickaboo.org/cgi-bin/mailman/options/discuss/ VIEW LIST ARCHIVE: https://mickaboo.org/cgi-bin/mailman/private/discuss/ HOW TO RESET YOUR LIST PASSWORD: http://confluence.mickaboo.org/x/2wFj -- Elizabeth *MickaCoo Pigeon & Dove Rescue - Join us at https://www.facebook.com/MickaCooRescue* Until they all have homes, don't buy, don't breed- adopt. www.RescueReport.org www.MickaCoo.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGjyooh3Yo0

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Re: [MickaCoo] [Mickaboo Discuss] OT: The caring owl.
by Elizabeth Young 20 Oct '11

20 Oct '11

This is awesome! That owl is like a nurse/Santa Claus with feathers. Thank you so much for sharing this, Dawnelle. e On Wed, Oct 19, 2011 at 1:02 PM, Dawnelle Ricciardi < dawnelle.ricciardi(a)sonoma.edu> wrote: > Bird related, but not pet bird related.**** > > ** ** > > http://www.owlpages.com/articles.php?section=Owl+Stories&title=Caring+Owl* > *** > > ** ** > > > >

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New Picasa Web Albums Activity
by Picasa Web Albums 20 Oct '11

20 Oct '11

Picasa Web Albums Recent Uploads Elizabeth Young added 22 photos to HSSV Walk 'N Wag! Oct 19, 2011 11:24:14 AM Post Comment Unsubscribe from this user. To share your photos or receive notification when your friends share photos, get your own free Picasa Web Albums account.

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Elizabeth Young shared an album with you.
by Elizabeth Young 19 Oct '11

19 Oct '11

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=AdoptKings&target=ALBUM&id=566…

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There are lots of MickaCoo updates at www.RescueReport.org!
by Elizabeth Young 18 Oct '11

18 Oct '11

Hello! There are lots of updates at the RescueReport.org including- The Pepsi Update <http://www.rescuereport.org/2011/10/we-did-it.html> MickaCoo really wants YOU to come out and party with us at the Annual Holiday Party on Saturday, December 3rd in Livermore!<http://www.rescuereport.org/2011/10/party-with-us-saturday-123-in-livermore…> Check out Terra Savia's gorgeous, life-saving aviary built specifically to provide MickaCoo's rescued pigeons with a forever home. This is the beginning of a beautiful, compassionate trend.<http://www.rescuereport.org/2011/10/terra-savia-winerys-gorgeous-life.html> Plus there are lots of new birds to read about. And coming next week- *Sustainability* * * Thank you! Elizabeth *MickaCoo Pigeon & Dove Rescue* Until they all have homes, don't buy, don't breed- adopt. www.RescueReport.org www.MickaCoo.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGjyooh3Yo0

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Re: [MickaCoo] Parrots of Australia on TV now (Sunday at 8)
by Elizabeth Y 16 Oct '11

16 Oct '11

I think I'm going to have to move to Australia! Elizabeth Y www.RescueReport.org www.MickaCoo.org -----Original Message----- From: Elizabeth Y <AdoptKings(a)gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, October 16, 2011 8:05 PM To: Mickaboo Rescue <discuss(a)mickaboo.org>; MickaCoo(a)mickaboo.org <MickaCoo(a)mickaboo.org> Subject: Parrots of Australia on TV now (Sunday at 8) Nature's Parrots in the Land of Oz on PBS/KQED right now! Elizabeth Y www.RescueReport.org www.MickaCoo.org

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Parrots of Australia on TV now (Sunday at 8)
by Elizabeth Y 16 Oct '11

16 Oct '11

Nature's Parrots in the Land of Oz on PBS/KQED right now! Elizabeth Y www.RescueReport.org www.MickaCoo.org

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Re: [MickaCoo] [Mickaboo Discuss] Your thoughts sought - artistic work for ?
by Elizabeth Young 16 Oct '11

16 Oct '11

I, of course, love them all! But, since I'm on a budget, I'd probably go with #s 1 & 3 (both as either a print or t-shirt). Yay! Pigeons! On Sat, Oct 15, 2011 at 6:05 PM, Lee, Pamela A < pamela.a.lee(a)bankofamerica.com> wrote: > Patty Blau is one of the more artistic talents in the Mickaboo family. > Attached are three watercolors of pigeons, inspired by what she saw on the > steps of the New York Public Library on a recent visit. We would like your > opinion… > > Pictures are numbered as follows: > 1 – single pigeon facing left > 2 – two pigeons > 3 - single pigeon facing right > > 1 – which of these pictures would you buy as a print? > 2 – which of these pictures would you buy if it were printed on a t-shirt / > bag / mug (a la Cafepress or Printfection)? > > Your responses will **not** be commitments – simply as an indication of > interest, to help us figure out how best to go forward with Patty. > > Elizabeth – feel free to share this survey with MickaCoo! > > > - Pam > > > > > ------------------------------ > This message w/attachments (message) is intended solely for the use of the > intended recipient(s) and may contain information that is privileged, > confidential or proprietary. If you are not an intended recipient, please > notify the sender, and then please delete and destroy all copies and > attachments, and be advised that any review or dissemination of, or the > taking of any action in reliance on, the information contained in or > attached to this message is prohibited. > Unless specifically indicated, this message is not an offer to sell or a > solicitation of any investment products or other financial product or > service, an official confirmation of any transaction, or an official > statement of Sender. Subject to applicable law, Sender may intercept, > monitor, review and retain e-communications (EC) traveling through its > networks/systems and may produce any such EC to regulators, law enforcement, > in litigation and as required by law. > The laws of the country of each sender/recipient may impact the handling of > EC, and EC may be archived, supervised and produced in countries other than > the country in which you are located. This message cannot be guaranteed to > be secure or free of errors or viruses. > > References to "Sender" are references to any subsidiary of Bank of America > Corporation. Securities and Insurance Products: * Are Not FDIC Insured * Are > Not Bank Guaranteed * May Lose Value * Are Not a Bank Deposit * Are Not a > Condition to Any Banking Service or Activity * Are Not Insured by Any > Federal Government Agency. Attachments that are part of this EC may have > additional important disclosures and disclaimers, which you should read. > This message is subject to terms available at the following link: > http://www.bankofamerica.com/emaildisclaimer. By messaging with Sender you > consent to the foregoing. > > > > ------- HOW TO -------------------- > CHANGE PERSONAL SETTINGS: > https://mickaboo.org/cgi-bin/mailman/options/discuss/ > VIEW LIST ARCHIVE: https://mickaboo.org/cgi-bin/mailman/private/discuss/ > HOW TO RESET YOUR LIST PASSWORD: > http://confluence.mickaboo.org/x/2wFj > -- Elizabeth *MickaCoo Pigeon & Dove Rescue* Until they all have homes, don't buy, don't breed- adopt. www.RescueReport.org www.MickaCoo.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGjyooh3Yo0

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