Whoops! sorry Lin, we do-si-doed (this site is so slow). Yes, I considered a more senior parrot before I got Inky but that parrot loved his owner and hated me, it was clear! Amazing that they quickly decide. There was a guy in Key West though that had one and being a resident he could take thast bird to any restaurant or bar. After years of going there multiple times during the year, we got to know him and for whatever reason, his parrot liked me. It would sit on my shoulder while I ate ...OH, did I say 'sit'....HA!