On Fri, 13 Jan 2023 16:26:06 -0000, wrote:

> Commander Kinsey:
>
>> Indeed, like sex with a condom.
>
> "Sex with a condom is like taking a shower with clothes on."
> (from "Close to Eden" aka "Urga")

Or swimming with clothes on, which some strange people do.
Or sleeping with clothes on, which some strange people do.
Or scuba diving with a giant condom on, which some strange people do.

On Thu, 05 Jan 2023 10:01:45 -0000, VanguardLH <V@nguard.lh> wrote:

> Note: My limit for cross-posters is 3 newsgroups. You cross-posted to
> 4, so I pared the Newsgroups.
>
> Was:
> alt.comp.os.windows-10
> alt.comp.os.windows-11
> alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt
> uk.comp.sys.mac
>Pared to:
> alt.comp.os.windows-10
> alt.comp.os.windows-11
> alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt
>Actually the OS is irrelevant, so I could've pared down to just:
>
> alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt

You have either too much time on your hands or a medical condition.

> Commander Kinsey <CK1@nospam.com> wrote:
>
>> Is there such a thing as a computer keyboard with metal keys? I' am
>> looking for a parrot proof keyboard as mine pulls off the plastic
>> ones and chews them.
>
> When you are at the keyboard, you are using it, not the parrot. Only
> need to keep the keyboard protected when you are away, or you could cage
> the bird. Some solutions:

I can move it while I'm not here. The problem is when I forget. He can destroy a few keys if I'm out of the room for 1 minute.

> - Get a hard plastic guard to lay atop the keyboard.
> - Get some plexy at the hardware store, use a heat gunto bend one edge
> on which you use self-stick velcro to affix to the keyboard.
> - There are keyboard trays (to elevate the keyboard if you place atop)
> into which you can slide the keyboard for storage.
> - There are keyboard drawers that slide under the desk.
> - There are monitor/laptop stands under which you could slide the
> keyboard making it unreachable to the parrot.
> - Lay a blanket atop or around the keyboard.
> - Flip the keyboard upside down.
> - Put the bird in the cage, and clean up the poop before you leave.
>
> Warn your friends before they come over that you let your birds "go"
> everywhere in your residence.

I have a beware of the parrot sign on my front door for a laugh.