I understand all that, Ebbie. This day and age, though, I don't see the necessity of it, in most circumstances.

Q, if only! I had no idea eider could be so expensive. When I was 13, we spent the summer running and old hotel in the mtns. I slept under eider every night, old ones which had been around forever and were still really warm. I will see if I can find affordable eider IF they do not kill the geese ducks, as you say. Thanks.

kat