RIP, Bob the Budgie

The N2DS2W mascot, Bob the Budgie, was in loving hands when he passed away the morning of Oct. 15.

We're not sure how old he was when he was plucked from the budgie bin at a local pet store a little more than five years ago, but his vet noted he was not a young bird.

Bob's favourite Canadian indie songs were Caribou's "Odessa" and Molly Rankin's "Way Home." Both never failed to make him chirp, often right in time with the music. Although he never learned to talk, he had plenty to say. He could mimic the microwave beeps, and loved the sound of running water, the birds outside and the hair dryer. His favourite treat was dandelion.

He is survived by his fellow pets Mulder the cat and Lucid the hedgehog.

A brief service was held in the backyard.

The house definitely won't be the same without you, Bob. You will be greatly missed.