In a message dated 3/30/2005 11:01:26 PM Eastern Standard Time, OHGALLIA-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: > I know that this sounds stupid, but I have a copy of my FTM main family > file in my car glove box. It is the safest place I know ... but I also have one > in my tote bag. | > I plan on getting me a jump drive then I can wear it around my neck... > Cheryl > ------------------------------------------------ Hi Cheryl, Please get your CDs out of the glove box in your car. Heat is also a problem for CDs according to Dick Eastman. His advice: Keep out of strong sunlight, away from heat and do not use adhesive labels on the disks. Also, he advises to find better cases because every time you flex the disk to get it out of the case it puts a strain on the dye layer's adhesion to the disk. And here we thought they were indestructible. Your idea of a jump drive may well be the answer. I'll wait to see what Dick says about that idea. Tom Powell