As another denizen of this group with deep (and wet) roots from formative years on one of the Great Lakes (Two Rivers, The Coolest Spot in Wisconsin {that's a meteorlogical observation}), I too was incensed by the Lake Shamplain Sea Grant grab. I would however, modify the "in the same breath" rule to permit sentiments such as: Lake Shamplain is NOT one of the Great Lakes. Any attempts to link them in an inclusive manner should not be tolerated by current or former Great Lakers (not to be confused with a really big trout) and really should be opposed by all right thinking Americans and Canadians. Any body have an opinion about Great Slave Lake?

rich r