HypersomniacLive: You just can't let go, can you? Almost sounds like you're obsessed with making a deal with me.
I just want your word that if I gift you a game next year, that you won't use some excuse to turn it down like you did this year. It's a simple thing, but I just want your word on it. Just as I will be more open to getting gifts. Who knows, in time I might even get a wiki all on my own.
adaliabooks: That sounds like a lot of fun. I wish they did more Renaissance Fair stuff here, we'd love to do that :)
The displays are good, and you do get to fly some of the birds (although not always, especially if there are lots of kids), but I prefer doing the particular handling experiences :)
Those darn kids hogging the birdies :-). I know what you mean, luckily I often seem to pick a day when the displays are free of too many kids. It also helps if you are friendly with the people who handle the birds (not in a sleazy way, just a polite and chatty way), they often let you have an extra long play with the birds, especially if they see how interested you are in the birds.