peter, how romantically evocative. such a fine turn of phrase! though i don't have the same inspiration, i find that the mid-70s and clear sky of o'ahu quite stimulateing in its' own way. granted that the semi-nude trees may start some wintery trains of thought but the semi-nude women on the island cause a few themselves. i'm off to watch the surfers and strum my dulcimer under the palms. good winter to you. thanks for the memories.--doodlezak