Hi Don,

I wish you wouldn't talk about doughnuts when I'm hungry and all of the doughnut stores are closed. I've been burning the midnight oil working on the web site, its after ten and I haven't eaten dinner yet. Speaking of which, for anyone out there who has not tried the veggie loaf in a TV dinner, don't. Its horrible. Now I have to wait for my chicken pot pie to cool.

This quake in Hopland seems unlikely. As you know, I have a very firm track record; if I go there, no quakes will occur. For an earthquake chaser I have the worst luck. Its a good thing I'm not a tornado chaser with a TV crew because they'd really be disappointed.

I'll tell you what, if you hit it, I'll cook you some of my delicious fried chicken with that really crispy crust, homemade country gravy and mashed potatoes. If you don't hit it, you can treat me to the Colonel's chicken. That's probably the most generous offer you've had in months. Oh, my chicken window closes on 8/25.

Petra