Comments on: Bagged Our Bird

By: Sanjay Chhabra

Sanjay Chhabra — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 01:23:15 +0000

Actually Mike, in reference to the cognitive behavioural therapy that has been arranged, Brendan has previously mentioned to me that he would prefer the Flemish method of re-establishing contact. Sessions will be conducted at the following venue from a time between just after midday and 5.30pm until ‘later that evening’ if anyone would like to attend:

http://www.belgian-beer-cafe.com.au

regards
Sanjay Chhabra BA(Psych)

By: Mike Nicholas

Mike Nicholas — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 02:15:57 +0000

Hi there, do you guys need a recipe? For the bird, that is. He is obviously in a newly planted cornfield and no doubt causing the farmer some grief….if you need any justification other than salivation.
To answer Stephen Loken,I think I can explain that it has been officially ascertained that they most likely have become feral over the last year and that two weeks minimum of cognitive behavioural therapy has been arranged. The first week will be conducted in dialect Mandarin in order to reestablish contact,the second week will be in Mid-West dialect English as we understand this is what is used between themselves. A third week in proper English will be entered into if necessary. No animals will be injured during this process. Mike

By: Natalie Davey

Natalie Davey — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 11:06:03 +0000

Nice bird shots!!

Hope that you are both very well and I wish you happy tramping for your last “great wall” miles.

Looking forward to seeing you both in Melbourne.

Nataliex

By: Soong Kuan

Soong Kuan — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 11:42:29 +0000

What a wonderful bird. It is so colourful and you definitely have the best shot of the bird. What is its name in Chinese? Do they consider one of the birds that will give you good luck once you encounter them?
I wonder is there any penalty to catch such bird? Maybe there is one. They are just wondering in the farmer’s filed. Poor peasants do not catch them? I wonder.

Why would such nice natural bird be made as a “game”bird in Kansas?? Do they harm Kansas farmers? Can Kansas citizens leave the bird alone and not to disturb their life by “gaming” on them?
Thanks
Soong

By: karen jeffery

karen jeffery — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 03:04:50 +0000

Aloha, guys!!

Your mom caught me up with your journey, so I’ve been reading and commiserating…and celebrating with you along the way.

Fab pictures…esp the bird!

Have a blessed reunion with the folks.

I’m heading off shortly for 2 weeks in the Northern California wilderness, and just the prospect of no cell phone or computer for 15 days is daunting enough. Gawd you’re brave!!!

All the best making Shanhaiguan…and completing your amazing trip. I do hope to see it on some travel channel…sooner than later.

Much love and fond aloha,

Karen…
now on Maui and loving life

By: Stephen Løken

Stephen Løken — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:33:07 +0000

Congrats on the bird

Hey guys – now that you ‘only’ have a couple of weeks left I would love to hear whats going on in you heads and hearts!

How are you going to adjust to normal life again? Has The Wall changed you view on the so called civilized life that you are about to return to?

All the best,
Stephen Løken
NORWAY

By: Mike Nicholas

Mike Nicholas — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 14:04:38 +0000

If you trapped a couple now and hung them under your packs they’d just be right by the time you reach the sea! Great photos, how far away were you? love, Mike