Brenda, Hi -- long time. I read the web article with interest. I attempted to dowse for water this past summer. It was a limited test and failed miserably. I didn't want to try this at the nearby cemetery, so I dowsed over the known location of our septic tank. I used coat hangers, with the heads nipped off, about 6 inches for the handles and the rest at 90 degrees to that. No success. I had my kids try, too. Any pointers? What is the chief reason this may not work for some people -- that is, something that can be altered? Perhaps I should try on a living person! I have never actually witnessed the procedure, but it sure sounds straightforward. Any pointers? Thanks -- Rik Vigeland