There sure has been some interesting reading on this list recently! I'm sure the lady that wrote the blanket statement about Oklahoma being dry and barren was simply doing that, making a quick statement while writing her query, but not intending to offend any Proud Oklahomans. I'm sure most of us are proud of the state in which we live, and there are good and bad people in every state. I too always thought of Oklahoma as being hot and dry, and being rather brown. However through the years we have made several trips to Oklahoma counties of Grant, Garfield, Kay, and Noble counties. I quickly discovered the beauty of the state. Oklahoma has a diversity in its topography, people and cultures. Lets celebrate our diversity as people researching our ancestors and the land in which they called HOME. I call southeastern MO my home. Unfortunately our Native Americans lost a great deal at the hands of the white man... ____________________________________________________________________ Get your own FREE, personal Netscape WebMail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com.