Welcome to General Chat - GAW Community Area
This General Chat area started off as a place for people to talk about things that are off topic, however it has quickly evolved into a community and has become an integral part of the GAW experience for many of us.
Based on its evolving needs and plenty of user feedback, we are trying to bring some order and institute some rules. Please make sure you read these rules and participate in the spirit of this community.
Rules for General Chat
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Be respectful to each other. This is of utmost importance, and comments may be removed if deemed not respectful.
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Avoid long drawn out arguments. This should be a place to relax, not to waste your time needlessly.
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Personal anecdotes, puzzles, cute pics/clips - everything welcome
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Please do not spam at the top level. If you have a lot to post each day, try and post them all together in one top level comment
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Try keep things light. If you are bringing in deep stuff, try not to go overboard.
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Things that are clearly on-topic for this board should be posted as a separate post and not here (except if you are new and still getting the feel of this place)
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If you find people violating these rules, deport them rather than start a argument here.
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Feel free to give feedback as these rules are expected to keep evolving
In short, imagine this thread to be a local community hall where we all gather and chat daily. Please be respectful to others in the same way
Yesterday I held a raven in my arms, it was a fledgling, 17 inches, still had some brown on it's head. The beak was amazing! We had a helluva lot of wind the day and night before, it was hopping around in the back , and my dog managed to leap and grab it, it got pushed against the fence, both dogs did not hurt it, just kept it there, I got its leg out of the fence and made sure my hands were covered, held it close. No damage, heart racing like crazy, I walked to the front of the house and let it go, it took a minute to lift off high enough, and got itself into the trees. Glad to help it out, I really hope it was not weak from eating something that had been poisoned, but it seemed healthy, just a little in shock, and a young bird. Full grown they are about 27 inches big. What a gorgeous bird, thank you Lord, for letting me be useful in one of your creatures lives.
I’m glad you were there to help out. I believe in the circle of life but also believe we should help animals if we can. That sounds like a wonderful experience.
Wow what an amazing experience. I’m envious of you! Yes that was definitely the Lord - I’m sure that Raven will remember you. 🐦⬛