I am out the door. I am NOT bringing a laptop with me, so if I check my email, it will be because of the kindness of strangers, so don't expect any responses for the next couple of weeks. I will be in Oklahoma tonight to see a few people, then tomorrow and through the weekend I will see people in Texas. Then NM, AZ, and on to CaCaLand. I told most people I would stop when I asked for directions, so anyone who got that message can assume I will call and stop. I also sent several messages to others after deciding to make a special effort to get out and see them. If you haven't received some sort of confirmation by the time you read this note, you can assume I NEVER saw your request. For that, I am sorry. I am looking forward to meeting lots of new friends, more than lots of old ones and a few special wild and crazy ferret nuts. Putorius, old boy, where the hell are you? ;-) When I return, I shall finish the last of my environmental posts, and then get more stuff on the Geeks' list. See some of you soon; the rest when I return. Southwest to Florida people; you will be next. You can always pray for a hurricane..... Bob C and 16 Mo' [Posted in FML issue 2985]