Thanks, Chuck. I admit to a lapse of good judgment, but it would only have truly become an epic (mountaineer's term for a climb gone south) if I hadn't been prepared the way I always try to be. As it was, I was sore from an eight-mile unanticipated hike, but prepared for it. I haven't lost family or friends to accidents, only illness, and I thank the good Lord every day for that. Kim -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Chuck Hards Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 9:16 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Epic (a bit OT) and Venus Kim, I trust your ability to take precautions for your family's welfare. But please, don't EVER become a story on the national news because of a "lapse of judgement"! I hate going to friend's funerals. Been all too frequent lately. I'm hoping that you come to MINE. And have at least ONE good thing to say to those assembled, on my behalf. "He loved his pet cat", lol. ;-) C.