On 6 Feb 05 at 18:15, ConroeJoe@aol.com wrote: > Jane McGary writes: > > > I buy pumice in Portland... > > Hey Jane, > > You caught my attention--I am jealous but also happy for you. I > guess it pays to live in the West. Don't forget that Jane has to pay a price for the luxury of having lots of pumice at hand: the presence of large volcanoes, which could become active nearly any time. Every silver cloud has a dark lining... -- Rodger Whitlock Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Maritime Zone 8, a cool Mediterranean climate on beautiful Vancouver Island