Thank you all, and you too Wolfgang. I know when you meet your maker you'll be asking precisely what S/he meant by, "Thou shalt not kill" and arguing over the exact meaning of each word in the command. You are the most infuriating individual I have never met. LOL. (I have enough German in me that when I get a haircut they charge me $10.00. (Works out to $2.50 a corner.)) LOL

LH's remark is very interesting. It sparked a memory of the final scene in the original "Planet of the Apes." I wouldn't discout it just because it doesn't fit what I think I know.

And to Rapaire: I have had a recurring dream/thought of the scenario you mentioned. Something near San Diego is what I keep getting in that dream. I have never been there, but I am guessing it gets tankers in and out somewhere near there.

Anyway, I was curious as to waht y'all thought, because there seems to be a confluence of 'historical' things happening, and it is a bit disconcerting. To a guy my age--with the better part of a life behind him--well, it's not of personal importance. But I worry for the children of this world and the legacy we leave behind. Thanks again.