Richard, what a beautiful tribute to St. Lawrence! Has anyone heard of The Derwenwater Lights" - a similar story. Sir James Radclyffe was executed for his involvement in The Jacobite Rebellion in England/Scotland and when he was being carried away to be buried, The Aurora Borealis shone so brightly that people took it as a sign from God that he had been martyred. They were named "The Derwenwater Lights", and on the anniversary of his execution they shone for many years afterwards, and the river at Dilston Castle, part of The Derwentwater Estate, ran red on that day for many years to follow. There are some beautiful ballads about him, one called "Derwenwater's Farewell". He ties in to my Ratliff/Ratcliff family, so I have been researching the history of the name. Sheila in WV --------------------------------- Need a vacation? Get great deals to amazing places on Yahoo! Travel.