Jeez, Bert, can ya tell how long it's been since I've had hamsters in my cat-owned house? The last time was in 1974, when my old lady Siamese figured out how to open the cage and was toying with them all in my houseplants, no injuries, just terrified. This was the same cat who once caught an emerald hummingbird and brought it to me unscathed. I held it until it got over the shock and it took off. Incredible moment. Sorry, if any hamster babies got lost in the cedar, BillD!

Guy, I have some best friends who grew up in and still live in Stonington! And, I am pretty sure I remember your friend's name, actually may have spoken to him a couple of times, if it's who I am thinking of! We lived in Mystic from 1987-1993, lotta fun! AND, I am so glad to hear of where Tovah is! I wasn't able to find anything out about a year ago when I tried to track her down. I always enjoyed visiting with her whenever my brother and I went up. Please tell her hello from the composer, Del Hudson and his sister, Katey.

VERY sorry to hear about Adelma Grenier Simmons at Caprilands. I have some of her books from back in the 70's and had the pleasure of meeting her. I am sure, given her feelings for nature, etc. that her spirit lingers at her beautiful refuge. Grateful I met her.

Bonus that you live so close to Sandy and Caroline! Now...decisions, decisions....do we move to the nw coast of Oregon or go back to New England.....Aarrgghhhh!!!

Thread creep lives! Sorry, phoaks!

Thanks,

kat