Fortunately our Conch-L friend Doug Shelton lives in the northwest sector of greater Mobile on somewhat higher ground... that may help with the water but that will not help as much with winds. Leslie ---------------------------------------------------------------------- [log in to unmask] - a forum for informal discussions on molluscs To leave this list, click on the following web link: http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=conch-l&A=1 Type your email address and name in the appropriate box and click leave the list. ----------------------------------------------------------------------