About the pigeon. My wifes cousin has a house we stay in a couple times a year that's in a resort town . A few years ago I wanted to start flyfishing during these trips so I went to the store with the fancy outdoor gear, ready to buy. I knew nothing at all what I was in for with the prices but when the salesman (a guide) learned my budget he came up with a package for me and recommended some flies and where to fish. I was out of there for about $250. After fishing for three years with this equipment, meeting other fishers,loving it and learning alot more about it I realize he did me a huge favor. I stop in and spend a few bucks whenever we're in town. That $250 was probably more dear to me than the couple G's the guy in the Cadilac spent.