Thanks to all who found this of interest. Peter, I totaly understand and do know that is the major reason. I really appreciate your posting the information. We had a huge article in today's paper sayign the same thing, plus I heard a good comentary about it on NPR this morning.

Dave, your words always carry great import and I thank you. It is really difficult to manage the balance between what you so aptly call the "urban/wildland interface." Remembering what it was like before that was so prevalent, I am afraid I get pretty radical and would turn all of it back to Nature, but then I recall I have friends and relatives who are part of that, so...back to trying for a balance.

Willie-O, sure wish you could send some of that rain! Frankee, thanks for the links and info. Naemanson, thanks for the history and the notice that there are some *Maniacs* helping out, too.**BG**

Thanks, Bonnie, I agree, Peter any more thoughts??

kat