Norma Lewis wrote: > > I wondered about that too, Lee. Is that why they drank so much wine in Europe, > the water was bad? Or they didn't have enough wells in the cities? > > Regardless, I certainly appreciate all this history from Neil, it was very > interesting. We are constantly reminded there is more to genealogy than names > and dates. > Norma > > "G. Lee Hearl" wrote: > > > > To All: > > I do hope the information posted which stated "the early settlers of New > > england and Va. had never tasted water" was not meant to be a FACT! Surely > > NOT!! > > G. Lee Hearl Abingdon, Va. Years ago, read a glowing testimonial to water and all the essential roles it has in the creation and maintenance of life. A long paragraph and quite moving. The last sentence was: But as a beverage it's a miserable failure. -- Jim Blease mailto:leds@datasys.net Valdosta, Ga. ICQ #: 19431334