This year there seem to be an abundance of lilacs and the air is pungent with them. Too bad you can't smell the R. What a treat! It is true about those old homesteads. I always notice more when the lilacs are in bloom. Nearly every home in my part of town has one. I'm lucky enought to have 3! Patsy patsy@penn.com Researcher for Potter and Tioga Counties in PA http://www.webspawner.com/users/genealogygame