nancy, it's amazing how much you can get done in 30 minutes when it's a "concentrated" 30 minutes and your sole aim is get words on page. perhaps the alumni know something we students don’t. armed with a garden rake, clear a three-foot section along a deer trail. with virtually any assistance, the price eventually ends up being a major factor. avoid insomnia by taking it early in the day. the containers will thus require more water, more frequently. now i just need to shake this cold that has settled in for the long haul ... ah, winter is here! 