To Tennis and others, I'm happy you're safe. I understand the Chicago area is pretty flooded, too. A much larger storm than I'd a thunk. Interesting that your back up generator froze when you went to start it. I was just about to buy one for earthquake preparedness.... I guess I'll include occasional tests to be sure the dang thing operates. (sigh, so many chores, so little time) K Barrett N Calif, USA _________________________________________________________________ Get more out of the Web. Learn 10 hidden secrets of Windows Live. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!550F681DAD532637!5295.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_domore_092008 _______________________________________________ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com