In a message dated 97-12-31 17:48:06 EST, you write: << Don't be shy about speaking your mind. I'm happy to hear your views, as always. I just hope my precious old oaks don't die. >> HI!! YEAH...LIKE I AM REALLY SHY... HOW OLD ARE YOUR OAKS.......BEEN HERE SINCE COLUMBUS DISCOVERED THE NEW WORLD????? DO YOU REALLY THINK THAT 6 TO 12 INCHES OF SOIL IS GOING TO IMPACT THIS OLD MAN....THIS GENTEEL [OOPS GENTLE] GIANT??? I THINK NOT!!!!! BE FREE AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! KEN OF LOWER CASE......