Wow. Where did the summer go?! Well, there's still some time left to enjoy it (IF it IS summer where you are.) It's been a busy one,
and within the next month or 2, we have some great surprises for our subscribers ;-)

For now, please read the story about the Lost Parrot in this issue. And we have the most recent contest winners. And a brand new contest too!

Enjoy,
-- Jim & A'Lona

CONTENTS

1. Help - Lost Parrot

2. Contest Winners

3. A New Contest

4. On the Fly...
...with "Parrot Tip"

Note: For all links within the newsletter, you need to be connected to the internet. If pictures do not show up, you can go through the link at the bottom of this newsletter, to view newsletter online.

1. Help - Lost Parrot

Here's the story....

Please help us find our African Grey “Smokey” who flew away from home (Santa Monica Mountains/Malibu Canyon area) on June 20th, 2004. He’s a year old, has a white face, grey body, and red tail. He also has a silver band around his leg, with which we can identify him. Smokey’s quite a talker – he knows his name and a variety of other phrases he’s picked up. Please help us find him, my mom is devastated without him.

We’re offering a $1000 reward for his return. If you’ve seen or found him, or know of anyone who has, please contact ParrotsNow.

Thank you,
Angie

If you know anything about Smokey, please let us know right away, (and we'll let Angie know immediately) by calling Jim Nelson at 859-380-7460. Or you can email us at parrots@parrotsnow.com

2. Contest Winners

1st - Manzanita single Branch perch (Your choice of diameter.)
Ann is the winner for her birds, Hanzel and Gretell.

2nd - Parrot Pinata (Your choice of sizes)
Paula, from Windsor, ME, wins for Baby, Malikii, and ZaZoo.

3rd - Crazy Links Toy (Choice of 3 sizes. Great toy for any bird.)
Andrea, from New Jersey, wins for Benjamin.

If you're a winner, just send along an email, and let us know what size you would like - or let me know the kind of bird it will be for, and I'll send an appropriate size. I'll contact you even if you don't write, but it'll be quicker if I hear from you first ;-)

Congratulations to our winners! And....

We have another contest for you just below.

3. New Contest

This one requires a little more "skill" but you don't have to be a great artist, we want to keep this fun! Send in your best Original drawing or painting of Parrots. (Not Photos.)

This is for all ages. (In future, we'll have one just for kids.)

Pictures can be in color or black and white. But must be your original work! And by entering, you give ParrotsNow the rights to use you original pictures. We'll be creating a page of all of the best submissions.

The Prizes?

1st - Wow! All of this... Polly's Portable Stand Perch, a Manzanita Perch, a Parrot Pinata, and a Crazy Links toy (Size to fit your bird.)

2nd - Parrot Pinata and a Manzanita Wood Perch

3rd - Parrot Pinata

By entering, you agree to let us publish your pet's name, your first name, where you're from, and of course your picture. We will publish as many of the entries as we can, on a page on ParrotsNow.com.

Winners will be announced in the ParrotsNow News Newsletter, the first issue after the deadline. And the deadline is Sept. 15, 2004.

2 ways to submit your entries....
1. Scan it, and email to us. Or...
2. Mail it to us at
ParrotsNow
616 Western Ave.
Covington, KY 41011

We will return any submissions, but cannot be responsible for any damages in the mail. We'll pay return postage, but if you want it insured, please include USPS insurance with your submission.
Maximum size, if mailing, is 8 1/2" x 11".

Up to two entries per household. Entry deadline is Sept 15, 2004. If mailing, it must be postmarked by then.

Entries will be judged on creativity, originality, and skill.

Have fun with this one!

You can see the prizes at our store at http:://www.parrotsnow.com.

5. On the Fly....

A Parrot Tip

Trim Time

We cannot begin to stress the importance on keeping your bird’s wings, beak, and nails trimmed. This should be done every 4 months. A good bird vet will be able to help you with this.

It does not take much for your beloved bird to find out they can fly. There are several reasons to keep them trimmed....

We have heard a number of stories about birds that were injured flying around the house. They can hit the wall, run into a window, or even fly into the toilet.

Most of the stories we receive are about birds that have gotten out the door when someone is coming or going, and in a split second they are gone.

We do have a lost & found page with several stories posted from people who have either lost their beloved bird or of kind people who have found one and are searching for their rightful owner. Please feel free to check it out, maybe you can help one of these lost birds find their family. They are all very touching stories!

Read the article in this issue, and visit our lost & found web page.

http://www.parrotsnow.com/lostandfound.html

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Hope you enjoyed this issue. Don't forget to enter the contest, to win a Treat for your feathered friend.

Watch for another issue of ParrotsNow News coming soon.

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And if you're looking to build your own website, I'd have to suggest using what we at ParrotsNow have used....

Site Build It!

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One more thing, before we leave....

I've been featured in a new ebook that's just recently been released! I am one of "ten highly successful Netrepreneurs" who are interviewed in a new book, "Success Alert," by John Evans...

Success Alert

The part in it about me, is mainly related to my JuggleNow site, but there are some great mentions of ParrotsNow too!

It's modestly priced, but even if you don't want to get this well written book, at least look at the page - you'll see me (Jim Nelson) featured there. And, if you are looking for a little inspiration from those who have "been there, done that, and won"... the whole book is a great read.

Note: You'll find me listed as "Conversation Seven - Jim N" along with a picture of me with Bubba, my Amazon!

If you do decide to get the book through my link above, let me know what you think, and I'll send along a treat for your Parrot! Enjoy! (But you will need to get it through the above link to get the "treat." Just email me after you've gotten it.)

Taking flight ...for now,
Jim & A'Lona
(...and Bubba, Beckett, Sonny, Addy, and Lucy)

Jim & A'Lona
Parrotsnow
616 Western Ave.
Covington, KY 41011
859-380-7460

Visit us at http://www.parrotsnow.com

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