Thanks for the lesson. That is the difference between armatures and professionals. I just did not think of it at the time,but will remember it from now on. I was hoping for a little more personal side to Ms. Eker. We read about these people yet I for one wonder or fantasize size what their life was like, being able to go all over the world in search of shells. Just a person that needs to know. Harry B. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- [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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------