Tom,

You gotta quit being so provocative! ROTFLMAO Just do what I do....ER... Don't do what I do, but ....Well just do it right next time. I hope that helps. I do believe that some of our forumites have become a little cranky lately.

No problem re further techniques. I guess some things are better learned in person than by reading. I'll see if I can find somebody who's nocturnal. Oh, you mean me. Well I guess I do qualify. Unfortunately my late surfing hours tend to follow my late research and writing projects. That's when my brains are most fried. Anyway I usually get in a nightly walk, but it tends to be suburban with a lot of light pollution to impede the development of any real night vision. Weekends are my best chance for developing some useful night vision. I'll see what I can do.

My Eagle-to-be? He's stalled. He's been working 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 as a counselor and lifeguard at nearby BSA camp. He loves that, but it hasn't left him a lot of free time. This Saturday morning, after finishing Webelos camp, he went on a boating trip with the other camp staff. Next Friday he starts a week's training in leadership in Oak Badge. In mid-August he'll finish his paperwork, we hope. He actually doesn't seem to have that much left to do, but still he needs to do it himself. I guess in assembling his book, Mom can [i.e., will need to] help.

Best wishes and God bless,

John