Minnie the Myna Bird

If you read “The Mandolin Case” you know of Minnie the Myna bird at Lou Bedford’s Billiard and Bowl. Since those days she has learned a new trick.

In the past she served as a doorbell of sorts and would let out a loud call if anyone had arrived at the B ‘n B front door. Over the decade or so after “The Mandolin Case” Lou taught her some different whistles.

When Bones came to visit she mimicked a loud perfect imitation of an ambulance siren. For Snookers Molesby it was always a wolf whistle. And when Riley Harper showed up one day the bird instinctively chose the generic “bad guy” call Lou taught her; Darth Vader’s “Imperial March.”

I know it seems like trivia, but when “Acquisition Syndrome” is released this spring you will have a leg up on the new reader.

I’ll be on the blog this week, but the kids will be in for the holiday, so it’ll be somewhat limited. Talk to you soon.

Dr. B

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9 Comments on “Minnie the Myna Bird”

jel Says:

November 20, 2011 at 5:19 pm
Doc, hope y’all have a great Thanksgiving together! 🙂

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- Dr. Tom Bibey Says:
  
  November 20, 2011 at 7:00 pm
  Thanks Jel. Same y’all’s way.
  
  Dr. B
  
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Carolyn Brooks Says:

November 20, 2011 at 8:40 pm
Looking forward to it!

Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family—especially that precious grandson!

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- Dr. Tom Bibey Says:
  
  November 20, 2011 at 9:56 pm
  Thanks Carolyn. All the best holiday to you too.
  
  Dr. B
  
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  - Carolyn Brooks Says:
    
    November 21, 2011 at 10:31 pm
    Thanks Dr. B. It will be a tough one this year – but we still have so much to be thankful for. I plan to enjoy my kids and grandkids – I know Bill would have wanted that…
inkspeare Says:

November 21, 2011 at 11:20 am
I love myna birds; I think they are sweet. Hope you have a lovely holiday with your family. Blessings.

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- Dr. Tom Bibey Says:
  
  November 21, 2011 at 12:21 pm
  inkspeare,
  
  You’ll love Minnie; she’s extra special. Y’all have a fine holiday too.
  
  Dr. B
  
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Dr. Tom Bibey Says:

November 22, 2011 at 8:29 am
Carolyn,

Our hearts and prayers go out to you. An unimaginable loss.

Dr. B

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- Carolyn Brooks Says:
  
  November 22, 2011 at 10:27 pm
  Thank you – I appreciate that very much.
  
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