In a message dated 11/21/2006 6:42:39 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
dschone8 at donobi.net writes:

long-winded about a subject that I find fascinating.


Forget about the "long-winded," and focus on the "fascinating." It really is
a truly fascinating subject, and one that I've pondered for a long time.

I grew up with cardinals and I'm always tempted to 'smuggle' a few back to
Washington every time I visit my hometown in south Louisiana.
If I could have cardinals, Blue Jays, and mockingbirds in my Bellingham
backyard, I would be one happy camper. There's something special about your
"first birds," no matter what they might be.

Joe Meche
Bellingham