A real good way to see and try a variety of binos is on a birding field trip.  Most people are willing to share and give 'advice.'   
 
ruth stewart
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> Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2011 08:44:47 -0500
> From: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [VTBIRD] Binocs
> To: [log in to unmask]
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> Hi
> 
> I'm looking upgrade my glasses, been using the same pair for 31 years, Bushnell Customs. Where is the nearest place to get your hands on a good variety of makes and models for a test day? Thanks
> 
> David Merker, B.S., M.A.
> Recruitment Services
> Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
> 603-653-0435
> www.lifeworkshere.org
> Dartmouth-Hitchcock.org
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> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vermont Birds [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Fernando B.Corrada
> Sent: Saturday, January 29, 2011 11:38 PM
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> Subject: [VTBIRD] Trip to Cape May,NJ in May 2011
> 
> Hi fellow birders.
> 
> I am planning a birding trip to Cape May sometime in May. I am would like to
> get some info about timing, areas not to miss, places to stay, etc. I am
> wondering if it would be best to stay in downtown Cape May vs Wildlwood or
> Avalon.
> The Cape May Spring Weekend takes place on May 18th-24th. Should I avoid
> that weekend and go 1 week earlier or later?
> Any tips for avoid tick bites and biting insects? Appropiate clothing and
> footware? Thank you.
> 
> Fernando B. Corrada
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