Hello again, Tirthendu Dey, Thanks for the confirmation that Kolkata and Calcutta are the same. "Coming back to the bird issue. I tried posting photos but it's not displaying." What file format are you using to post your photos? I submit fairly compact JPG files, many of which are only 1000 pixels wide. Incidentally, I may have already mentioned this, but you can click on the photos here to see a large version and then click on the "X" in the upper righthand corner of the large version to close it. I use concrete remesh wire to make "zinnia cages" to help support my zinnias in our considerable Kansas winds. Those same cages, or something very similar, could be used to support some sort of fabric netting to exclude birds. You mentioned mosquito nets as a possibility. Another possibility would be Bird Netting (that is a link to offerings from our Amazon). I don't know if you have an Amazon, but you might have a company that sells Bird Netting. I make my "zinnia cages" from concrete remesh wire that comes in large rolls. I think the roll I used was 100-foot long by 8 feet wide. This was part of a roll I was using. We should try to figure out how you can submit photos here. I click on "Photo" in the message editing line and navigate to a directory on my computer where I have suitable photos and I click on one and click "Open" to trigger its transfer to here. This potentially changing ominous behavior of birds is almost like a science fiction movie plot. More later. ZM (not associated with any product or vendor mentioned or linked)

Thanks, I really like this one. I'll have to study the fragrance closer tomorrow to try to describe it. This is not a Kimo, don't know what it is. I have it tagged as John's Rainbow (neighbor is John), but this is the picture I have of John's RB from last year.

Good luck finding one that hinges from the left! I've only found three in my on-line searches. One from Amana (20 cu ft), a Frigidair (~17 cu ft), and a Whirlpool that has two doors. We really want to get the Kenmore Elite 20.6 cu ft, but it only hinges on the right side. We're looking at a new arrangement of our pantry to accomodate a right swinging door.

I LOVE Australian Shepherds (and Border Collies), but I would never get either one because of their high activity needs. I know myself, and I wouldn't be able to work with a high energy dog enough. As others have said, if you want a dog that is not high energy, an Aussie is NOT the dog for you. Just because what you saw was a smaller version, does not mean they have any less energy or will be any less destructive without the proper amount of activity and training. The Aussie (as he is lovingly nicknamed) is a very active dog that needs a great deal of exercise on a daily basis to prevent him from become bored or frustrated and developing destructive habits. Because of their high energy level, combined with high intelligence, Aussies need to be given a "job" to perform, be it shepherding the children, herding livestock or competing in dog events. One of the most frequent reasons Aussies are turned over to rescue groups is because their owners didn't realize how much energy the breed has, and weren't willing to channel that energy through training. Aussies are also quite demanding of their owners' time and attention and want to be constantly with them, following them from room to room in the house, and going along in the car or truck on errands. They can be highly territorial and protective of their masters' possessions, which can cause serious difficulties unless controlled with proper training.