>There was an item on the TV news that may interest some of you out
>there. A family bought a Christmas tree at one of the Supermarket
>lots. They took the bound up tree and placed it in their home. When
>they unbound the tree a Saw-whet Owl popped out. They called one of
>the shelters and when it was examined it appeared OK except being
>extremely thin. The tree was cut and bound in Oregon and shipped to
>Vancouver B.C. where it was bought. So even if it was sent right away
>it would take at least 2-3 days to arrive.

- Don Baccus, Portland OR <donb at rational.com>