OK, so this post is marginal, but it is bird and nature related.  My wife 
was shown this web site yesterday and I wanted to share it with the birding 
community.  It is not too early to start thinking of Christmas presents, 
especially for grandchildren or children and this new American Girl doll 
seems just about the perfect gift.  I am recommending that they add a new 
spotting scope (maybe with a Leica or Swarovski or whatever nameplate).  I 
imagine Leica or Swarovski would love the idea.  I could not see a name on 
the bins.

http://store.americangirl.com/agshop/html/set/id/1400/uid/706

Jim Wilson
Queenstown