I'm not disagreeing with anybody here, and I have to admit there are a lot
more exciting things to do...  but I also secretly go outside after a good
rain here in FL and watch the snails cross the sidewalk...  last time there
were 32 within a 2 square foot section of concrete!  <laughing>    Marine
species are another matter...  most of them darned ugly 'til ya clean 'em
up.  :)    I really enjoy that part...  sort of resembles making a silk
purse out of a sow's ear in some cases... revealing the beauty beneath all
that ocean gunk.  ;)    Geez now everyone knows how totally weird I
am...   I watch snails and like cleaning shells!

Nancy