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Two wayward pigeons settled On the A.C. right outside. Nine stories up, they strutted With no place for them to hide. We were surprised to see them; They’ve not visited before. Perhaps they meant to stop off At a slightly lower floor. I didn’t mind their presence But my husband did, so “Shoo!” One tap against the window pane And off those pigeons flew.

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Date: 5/28/2020 7:01:00 AM
I love all birds, but pigeons for some reason seem ominous like ravens and hawks. Does not mean I would scare them off but their leavings are vile so your husband probably was justified. Nicely done.
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Date: 5/26/2020 3:06:00 PM
Pigeons are free-loaders in every sense of the word. Your husband's actions saved your air conditioner as well as the laundry and drycleaner bills of all the pedestrians who walk beneath your air conditioner! Happy to hear he is up and about! Aloha! Rico
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 5/26/2020 3:19:00 PM
Thank you, Rico! They can be annoying but they’re part of the city and I kind of like them...
Date: 5/26/2020 2:06:00 AM
Sounds like those pigeons were trying to stage a coo. I bet they flew off to put down a deposit on a new car. Hugs ~ John
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 5/26/2020 3:14:00 PM
What a hilarious comment, John! Love it!
Date: 5/25/2020 8:46:00 PM
Ha, ha! Your husband wanted these visitors back in their 'leafy bauer!' Smiles, Gershon
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 5/26/2020 3:18:00 PM
Very clever, Gershon! Thanks for the comment...
Date: 5/25/2020 3:15:00 PM
they may have been unwelcome visitors to your husband but we got the delight of another Ilene gem:-) Hope your hubby is ok and gets better soon:-) hugs Jan xx
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 5/26/2020 3:17:00 PM
Thank you, Jan! My husband is getting better every day and, if I don’t catch it, we should be in the clear by next week. Fingers crossed...
Date: 5/25/2020 3:10:00 PM
I would have scolded the husband ;), (but I'm a weirdo) Enjoyed this! xomo
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Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 5/27/2020 12:50:00 PM
<3 <3 <3
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 5/26/2020 3:15:00 PM
I was actually nervous about your reaction, Maureen! I’m a bird lover, too, but he was afraid they’d decide to build a nest up there. I think that would have been cool...

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