... set it free, and if, on its maiden flight to freedom, it is blown to pieces with a sawed off shotgun, then you'll have to live with the guilt for the rest of your life.
Don't ask.
By the sounds of your post, are you saying goodbye to redsaid? Hopefully not. At any rate, hope all is well!
I hope it wasn't you in the crosshairs...oh wait, a sawed-off shotgun probably wouldn't have a scope...oh well...hope you're ok. ;-)