yeah solobiker - I want to see pics! Hubby's learning how to do segmented bowls at the turners workshop today and is getting some good advice on the pens.

pkq - I received my dr from USL the year it turned to ULL (ooh la la) - 2000. I still call it USL, though. My hubby is from LaPlace (over by NO). I have a friend that works for NOAA that is in charge of wetlands/coastal areas in western LA. He said Holly Beach was completely leveled. I did some collections in that area during grad school - it's hard to imagine. Let's hope this year is better.