Many thanks for your response! Echo is a fine man full of exceptional wisdom and humor, and I miss our time spent together sharing stories and experiences. I pray his appointment goes well. Hopefully he (and you) will not get caught-up in the bad weather churned-up by hurricane Katrina. I do not know if I am yet prepared to venture onto the Trail by myself and make the trip south in hopes of meeting-up with Echo. However, I pray for the knowledge and strength to make that decision soon. My gear stands ready. Thank you again - best of luck on your journey - Happy Trails! -- Faarside aka WhiteHorse.