Hi Tweeties,

In about eleven days I'll be back birding with the new binoculars I just
ordered through AOL's Net Market. I ended up gritting my teeth and ordered
Tasco's Rare Bird California Condor 10x42. They have "long eye relief",
BAK-4, and parro prism. I know Tasco has a shaky reputation, but they've
got a great guarantee. They are full sized, weighing in at a little over a
pound, and have very smooth, rounded lines. I got them for $117.94,
shipping included. These should tide me over until I can go "whole hog" on
$300+ binocs!

Although I'm out of action until my new binocs come in, I'm being quite
entertained by a little female house sparrow I have christened "Sylvia".
She appears busier scolding my cats through the patio door and dive bombing
my
neighbor's cat on the next balcony than building a nest. Only once has the
male, named "Sylvester" joined in. I laugh at the little bird's antics. My
cats are now ignoring the bird's taunts. Ho hum, they just stretch out
in the afternoon sun and roll over.

Lydia.......waiting

Lydia Gaebe In Kent, WA USA
lgaebe at msn.com
Until I get a new website up, be sure to visit my artist friend's site:
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