In a message dated 9/20/00 5:46:15 PM Central Daylight Time, nastrovia@juno.com writes: << I know I've gotten a little carried away here and I appreciate you letting me pull your ear for a while. >> Deane: I'm always glad to have my ear pulled like this. Just wish I weren't so far behind so I could pull your ear also. From reading your message, you know the fear so many people have had and are still having in Oklahoma. In 1970, I was overseas and heard very little about things like the fire you had. So sorry to hear that that happened. I have a cousin in Oregon whose National Guard son has had his fire fighting team called out several times this year. I worry a lot about him, as I know his parents do, too. I also have a cousin in Idaho whose husband is a firefighter. He has been fighting fires all summer. Thanks so much for the prayers. The fires in this area have been contained, but still have hot spots and occasional flare ups. The local Red Cross chapter reported today that 47 homes were destroyed. The fire came to the edge of town and they were able to contain it there. God was good because no one was killed or even seriously hurt. There are still many serious fires around the state. Thanks again. I'll welcome a good ear pulling anytime. Just hope I have more time when it happens again. Bud