Birdseed Economist Gifts

Harold had no idea that his days of free meals were over. . .

As long as there are husbands, we'll get our's money's worth!

Steven had a sneaky suspicion that the local birds were beginning to rely upon here.

'It's a growth industry' (tulips from Amsterdam).

'The bouncing dot.com. bomb.'

'And now, here's our own Ted Slimbuck to explain all those ups and downs in the stock market.'

Ted enjoyed going to the park and feeding the woodpeckers.

'The action next week is going to be in bird seed, but if you quote me, I'll deny I said it.'

Stock market ups and downs.

A Double-Dip Recession with Sprinkles

'When daddy comes home, tell him you still love him, even though he lost money with stupid trades in emerging markets.'

"My advice is: don't put all your eggs in one basket."

Dog Training For The Ninties

'If birds reproduce by laying eggs, what's this BIRDSEED stuff all about?'

'Cecil and Byron are going into pork futures but Preston is interested in banking.'

Global Money Markets Roller-Coaster Ride.

"Janet and Bob are coming to dinner on October 6th. Better plant eight more carrots and three more potatoes this spring."

'Seriously, dad, you can't expect an A level performance on a D level allowance!'

"Steven had a sneaky suspicion that the local birds were beginning to rely on him."

"Guys, I'm cutting back on the seed. It's summer. Eat some bugs."

'So many potential customers... unfortunately, they're not credit-worthy.'

'I still prefer trading the old fashioned way.'

Wall Street Pothole

Man filling bird feeder is being watched by birds.

Crops and Food Prices.

'The share market fell today because a Blue Wren was spotted.'

Capitalism Dragging Man Off A Cliff

'Good grief. What did you put in the bird feeder?'

"What's your definition of financial risk taker?"

Oil Price: Let's enjoy the ride!

Recession tips : times are tough

'...And I bet fatcats don't moan on about the price of birdseed.'