I just caught @rustle staring out the car window. I had parked my motorhome on the best campsite thus far. It was powered and had the best ocean view possible. After spending a long time at @bearone's place, he was suddenly on a journey. He knew it was coming... @bearone had explained everything to him. But when it happened, it was very sudden regardless. I think that when I took this photo, @rustle realised that he wouldn't see @bearone for a long time. They became close... and he missed her.
I tried cheering him up! I really did! We ended up on a playground so he could play for a little. Some of his (very distant) family was there too. But he just sat on the swing... I felt so sorry for him.
Honestly... @rustle went to a pretty dark place. I was just in time when I found him sitting in a pan, ready to be fried. I told him that was a brilliant idea since I hadn't done any groceries yet... I've never seen a bird fly out of a pan that quickly!
So yeah, poor @rustle. He'll be fine, but he really misses his old nest right now. Maybe, now that we're driving towards the sunnier part of Australia, he will become more excited. A change of scenery will be good for him anyway. And he has plenty of time to think if he wants to continue the adventure in Europe and join me at #SteemFest (like the biggest meetup ever!). Or that he prefers to stay in Australia with @mattclarke.
Do you have suggestions on how to cheer up @rustle?
@rustle has never been that far away from home! I get why he's nervous!
I learned to show no fear when I was behind bars. Arly's must've softened me up.
I miss Arly. Loving this motorhome though.
Remember, we drive on the left. I've lost a few feathers already this trip.
Haha yeh.. Comfy double bed, electric blanket over the winter and breakfasts in bed could do that to a bird.
@r00sj3 don't feel too bad for him. He ignored his distant relos over here too. I think hes more of a people cockatoo ;)
Im so happy to see you both get along and out and about.
Stay safe you two!
Woo! Good to see that @rustle is on the move again. I hope he cheers up soon.
Yeah... grumpy @rustle is no fun ;)
He needs a part-time girlfriend :)
Definitely, or a bottle of Jack Daniels!
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