Welcome to the world of African Greys!!! I also have had alot of birds but am down to 4 cockatiels and Simon, my baby!!! (He was pet of the day on December 3, 2003!!!) I have always wanted a Grey but for one reason or the other never was able to have one!! I have not regretted getting Simon. He is sooo amazing and surprizes us every day with something new, as you will continue to find out!!! Even though he is like my perpetual 2 year old, he has definitely brought a whole new love of birds and companionship for a long time to come!!! Congratulations on a long and constant learning partnership!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!