Very kind Judy, thank you. I really didn't think I'd overstepped the
mark, but I guess with some people it doesn't take much to stir them up.
Thank you also for making your comments public on b-a.
Tony
-----Original Message-----
From:
On Behalf Of Judy Philip
Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 8:16 PM
To: Liz;
Subject: Re: ground parrots
Dear Liz,
I'm an Aussie descended from people who came here in the 1800s
(unfortunately no convicts).
I'm definitely not a knowledgable birder.
I think this whole correspondence has been meant to be fun.
And it has been.
Tony Russell, to my eyes, is definitely a 'Pom'! Sorry Tones! Liz, if
you've met Tony, you'd have no doubt of his origins! Not sure if that
means he's a feral, a vagrant, or a pest ...
But there's no doubt that he is an incredibly knowledgable and helpful
birder when it comes to Aussie birds.
I have often, in the bush, benefited from Tony's amazing knowledge and
helpfulness.
An anecdote.
I always remember Tones tail-gating me down a hill to Brookfield NP in
SA. This elderly lady did the obvious - stood on the brakes and slowly
proceeded
until we reached the flat when he was able to zoom past!
But he's a kind guy.
I remember that he was asking people - with concern - whether anyone had
seen me and if I'd arrived.
I know this only too well as I was standing behind him at the time! No
doubt Tony would deny that!
Liz, Please don't get upset.
It really is meant to be humour!
And Tony is a great birder albeit that he tends to tease.
All the very best,
Judy
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