I'm finally caught up, thanks to an excellent internet connection! Photos are up-to-date on webshots if you want to go take a look. Allen dared me to post this one, BUT since it will be my birthday in two days, AND my fortune cookie says, "Your dearest wish will come true within the month!", I couldn't resist posting my favorite picture here, taken while we hiked near Apache Junction in Arizona. I found this warning sign more compelling than those Park Service signs that say, "Protect the dirt. Don't step on the emerging ecosystems!" Beth