A small addendum: I have been stunned by the responses to this, both in the posts and via PMs. Thanks to all for that!

Have also found thru this a number of us with paths that crossed in the past, from Nam to the swamps in south Florida near Everglades City. Some of your words had me laughing so hard I might have blown a gasket once or twice.

Looks like I've some typing to do...


I am..........disturbed.

Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain