Hi Todd,

I have to say you are correct, but one thing that happens on message boards is that people become like family and they argue like crazy over something that to others seems like nonsense.

Today I almost hit a wild turkey on my way to work, but I know it is not quake related because its mating season. I also found that out about snakes too. Seems spring is in the air and the love life of some animals is primary to their existence, though it may kill them in the process of finding a mate.

I've taken a departure of late from the earthquake experience and have been researching the Russian occupation in America. It is really fascinating and the characters are larger than life, but there are some misconceptions and missing bits that I am trying to find to put the story together. It may not seem important to most people, but for some reason it struck a chord with me. Perhaps its is my Russian heritage.

So thanks for your commentary, we don't hear from you nearly enough and its refreshing to hear a point of view from one who may be more objective than we are.

Petra