Don't worry about it. The larger quake was near Nagano, a beautiful resort town that I've actually visited. I've never been to Niigata, not that these personal asides matter.

Let me say, as a matter of course, I miss the personal touches this board used to have. We can't be dry and technical all the time. I enjoy hearing about Chris's speed skating in the winter and Canie's cat shows, etc. Let's all try to put a little more of ourselves out there. Anyone game?

Cathryn