[MsSmurfy]

OOOhhh I apologize…I forgot to mention our location: We are in UVITA,…about 1.7km’s off the main Coastenera…directly across from the Pacific ocean; near the Whales Tail/ Costa Bellina Beach Park area…IF that helps you any in knowing an approximate location/…plzzz contact us for any further info IF necessary!
Sandy & Mike Thomas [Palm City,Florida]
772-597-1263 [9am til 10pm Florida time] is best time to speak to us!
OR email us: mssmurfy@yahoo.com Sandyncr@comcast.net Miketncr@comcast.net
Thanks~

[MsSmurfy]

I have taken your info to discuss with my hubby…we have no idea what you are genuinely offering versus what the Internet providers have already offered{which are ALL HIGH!]…however, we may indeed like to correspond if at all possible…We have flights for Oct 28th thru Nov. 8th…at which time we plan to get SOMETHING for INTERNET connection,,, this is an ABSOLUTE must due to the fact that our caretakers have a newborn baby & limited transportation to visit internet cafe’s. Kindly contact us if you will: sandyncr@comcast.net or MsSmurfy@yahoo.com or miketncr@comcast.net OR call: 772-597-1263 our home & FAX between 9am & 10pm Florida time Thanks!

[MsSmurfy]

I do not know whether Russ ever replied to my husbands email yet…I will check on that. I have emailed several quotes & responses/internet info to you that I have received. Thanks for help.

[MsSmurfy]

Good for you for standing up PROUDLY for those who suffer a terrible destination…one which they themselves design the path towards destruction~ I commend you for your forthright efforts & explanation~ Many have little idea what such an isolated place one is among when severe depression move in upon them! Shame on those who find it easy to critique…they are usually the ones who have little to no knowledge at all toward which they decide to boldly speak about~

[MsSmurfy]

Hi Papagayo,
Thank you for your reply & sharing what you have learned in reference to Costa Rica & ‘import’ of Parrots. Your posting definitely proved exactly what I had previously stated~ fear & misconception along with lack of [Avian] education = knee-jerk reaction. This is an unfortunate situation. For feather_loving families I feel it is totally unjustified! This Avian flu scare has imposed grossly unjustified restrictions upon those who chose feathered ones to share their lives with~ Whether referred to as ‘pets’ or family members’, these feathered ones having long life spans[some species up to 80yrs], are now supposed to be simply discarded, tossed aside, orphaned or separated from a family because of ‘Avian Flu’ scare? How very sad… Captive birds living the only life they have ever known- ‘within captivity’ are being scrutinized for a disease that is carried & transferred via wild migratory birds & chickens [in poor cultural surroundings]! People need to do their homework indeed!
Sandy…aka…MsSmurfy

[MsSmurfy]

Good advice indeed~ Checking ALL avenues is of course the most practical thing to do! However, finding such is ‘another story’… I have a friend who hopes to also bring over her feathered ones when she retires in the next couple of years. I DO KNOW that certain ‘CITES'[ one may be able to do an online search for this site-I will share IF I find it among my docs] applies to when transferring various species anywhere. There is where the first control of avian movement begins, you will also require a vet signed health certificate for each feathered one. And let’s not forget to mention that each airlines have their own rules & limitations, including some only permit 5 pets in cabin per flight versus 7 on another airlines so pre_planning & contacting the correct individuals & reliable sources will be one’s best bet. Then last but ‘NOT LEAST’ the infamous ‘Avian Flu’ scare that has been circulating not only through the media, but through many inquiring & totally misinformed – uneducated [in Avian science] minds! This topic alone is most unjustified & unfairly placed upon the innoncent bird loving families… so I will avoid touching upon that subject any further. Aside from all I just briefly mentioned…I am not totally sure the “introduction” of other species is the main concern, but does make a notable point to further one’s research upon. I would be interested in knowing if anyone can indeed direct Pete & others toward the appropriate sources in Costa Rica gov’t,etc… so that ‘thorough & accurate’ answers may be found!
Thanks for such a informative forum~
Sandy [in the Sunshine State]

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