I’m 64

Happy Birthtday to Tom Russell and, well, me, and a bunch of the old Gray’s journal crew, at least within a week either way (no astrology please except from maybe Cass)…Yup, 64. who woulda thunk?

Mild apologies

… or at least explanation. I have finally tied all the loose ends up on proposals and contracts, and handed in my article on the three amazing pigeons (dodo, passenger, and feral street) to Living Bird. I am now coming up for breath and determined first to spend more time outdoors. Also need a tune …

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Gun Quote with Examples

A bunch of 37’s and a 17 “If an ancient Athenian had to choose between an M12 and an M17-37, he would no doubt have chosen the sexier looking of the two, the Winchester.  On the other hand, an ancient Spartan would have grabbed the Remington or Ithaca and shot the Athenian while he oogled …

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I.D.

Thesis: Sydney Vale, not a birder, called a female Sparrowhawk a ‘Goshawk’. See especially the larger female in Liam O’ Broin’s book, lower right.

Random Doggage

Bodie training, Albuquerque Nhubia’s new coat, Germany Daniela’s dynasty, Southern NM Dutch wins his own Desert hare Classic!