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To: nickcarraway

In the early 90’s, while on vacation with the family..we were on an Alaskan cruise...I begged off yet another visit to an Indian museusm, went for a run, and stumbled across the Alaskan Raptor Rehabolitation Center, outside of Sitka. One of the best afternoons I’ve ever spent. Got to hold an injued eagle while they resplinted his wing, and also wore one of the heavy gloves as the eagle perched on my arm. The birds, thogh big, are amazingly light..and the strength in their talons is unreal. Very powerful. Also, they absolutely stink to high heaven. It’s awfulMost of their diet is carrion, so they don’t need a sense of smell..thank Gawd for them.. I still sponsor a bird each year..when it’s released they send me a clip....


17 posted on 05/24/2011 2:23:01 PM PDT by ken5050 (Save the Earth..It's the only planet with chocolate!!!)
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To: ken5050
I still sponsor a bird each year..when it’s released they send me a clip....

Probably a scam, sending you different clips of the same bird every year.

23 posted on 05/24/2011 3:05:10 PM PDT by Jeff Chandler (Just once I'd like someone to call me 'Sir' without adding 'You're making a scene.' - Homer Simpson)
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