I'll definitely check up on that. May have to get a license in my girlfriends name

No no, wouldn't do anything dodgy. They have very few finches at the park, so most of my collection would be safe, but I will double check. It is privately owned, which may make a difference too.
I don't see my passion for finch keeping ever diminishing, but I can see where you're coming from desertbirds. I don't see it happening, but time will tell! And you're right, a wee bit excited is an understatement! I won't only be working with birds either, get to do occasional rotations with the other animals too! The diversity of birds is enough to keep me occupied though!!