Welcome Garry -
I went to Vancouver Is for part of my honeymoon. Visited Victoria and Butchart Gardens. Didn't get to explore further north on the Is but it sure seems like a GORGEOUS part of the world to be in.
Would love to see some photos of your raptor carvings. LOVED Jurassic Park!!
<kidding> Seriously - birds of prey are AWESOME!!

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ChuckT