At Thu, 8 Aug 1996 08:22:08 -0700, Elbert E Silbaugh <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >It is really idyllic up here (the Pacific NW), nestled in the woods, >with clear air and less traffic ... > >!!! NOT !!! Don't listen to him! > [selfish excuses clipped...] :) Nice try, Elbert, but no sale. I've been trying the same tack about Australia (too many sharks, poisonous spiders, melanomas, fattening beer) with little success. They keep on coming by the boatload. Now we've got this retched Olympics coming, and while my abode is only 4 or 5 km away from the main site, I'm afraid it will take about 2 weeks to navigate through the traffic! The world may well discover my little secret. :^) Anyway, you left of the classic NorthWest (or just West for the Canucks) excuse: * You don't get a suntan in summer -- you rust! Jim "been there, done that, bought the umbrella" Wowchuk Vanguard Computer Services Internet: [log in to unmask] _--_|\ Compu$erve: 100036,106 / \ Post: PO Box 18, North Ryde, NSW 2113 \_.--._/ <---Sydney NSW Phone: +61 (2) 888-9688 v Australia Fax: +61 (2) 888-3056