Isidore Barron, 75, is a third-generation Outshoorn ostrich baron. Arriving at his farm, the blue-eyed Barron steps out of his white Mercedes with its tan leather interior to survey his workers, his land and his beloved birds. He poses for a picture tickling a bird through the fence with a feather. The industrialist is fond of saying that he has "flown to over 70 countries on the back of a flightless bird." He speaks nine languages - six fluently. He discourses excitedly about his innovations in the ostrich industry, which include pioneering the ostrich meat industry in South Africa, new techniques in feather dying and concocting healthier formulas for baby ostrich chicks. "There are 64 types of feathers on an ostrich. Should I tell you about feather dusters?" Barron says, producing a glossy brochure from his business. A long-time Municipal Councilman and Alderman and one-time candidate for Parliament, Barron thinks he is finally ready to retire - but not to rest. "My wife of fifty years and I can write a book and travel and -- visit you!"

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