Just wanted to make my introductions- My name is Greg Pearson and I'm located near Manor TX (small town just east of Austin.) I'm returning to falconry after a LONG hiatus (like, 20 years!) Apprenticed under Tom Buchanan in Abilene back in the 70's, flew Red Tails, Harris' and Cooper's. Worked at the Abilene zoo for about 5 years doing raptor rehab and captive breeding with goldens and peregrines. Now learning all the old stuff over plus all the new stuff (a lot has changed!) [smilie=yikes.gif] Going to have to start all over again (Tx. Parks and Wildlife won't except my old General Permit status) [smilie=angry5.gif] Oh, well. So I'll be a 50 year old apprentice! Now just gotta find a sponsor.. Joined THA already (froze my butt off in Abilene during the Great Ice Storm of '06) Anyway, just wanted to say Hi to everyone and looking forward to flying again [smilie=icon_thumright.gif]