Longevity

I love to go to St. Maarten in the summer. It is hThe basic rule is that Gizmo rulesot, it is humid but it is worth it because St. Maarten (SXM) is a beautiful place. I have been going there for over twenty years and met some beautiful people and made many friends.

Unfortunately, the current health hysteria makes going there a little complicated but hopefully this also like everything else will resolve itself.

My resort is Divi Little Bay which has a great location, good beach and it is close to everything. This resort also has a girl macaw called Gizmo.

Gizmo is the flag bearer for the resort. There is a bar named after her, there are menu items named after her, and everybody loves and respects Gizmo. The basic rule is that Gizmo rules.

There is no party or event without Gizmo sitting at the bar on the back of a chair or on the bar.

Gizmo also has a great memory. All the vacationers only go there once a year but she remembers everybody. There are people she likes and there are people she can not stand. The ones she likes can pet her, hold her. The ones she does not like better stay away from her very sharp beak.

I am in the middle of her list. She does not dislike me but not in love with me either. My wife on the other hand immediately became one of her favorites. Gizmo sat on her shoulders, let her hold her and walked up and down on her arm.

Gizmo's age is a mystery. According to statistics this bird's average age is 60. Somebody who worked at this resort for over 30 years told me that when he started work Gizmo was there already. 

One thing is for sure. She has longevity, she has a good home and a lot better life than if she were out in the wild.

One more thing. As far as I know she is single. Maybe that contributes to her happiness.