In a message dated 98-01-30 00:35:32 EST, oldbear@arctos.com writes: << We have a pair of new kittens who seem to have decided that the the potted house plants are good for eating, digging, and batting about <<major snippage action>> The alternative, of course, is the use of land mines. Cheers, The Old Bear >> My vote goes to the use of land mines. Although don't rule out the use of other conventional weapons such as claymores, C-4, and hand grenades. Maybe this situation calls for the use of nuclear weapons, perhaps even a full out launch of Dave's Insanity Sauce. Nah then the cats would really taste like burned cats. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- The preceding statements are in no way to be construed as anti-feline in nature. I am owned by 5 cats at present. I know for a fact that they would never let me get away with such crimes. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Yours Truly in Supreme Heat ChefChile@aol.com aka "John" TCS Mystic Fire Priest Monk of the SOB Executive Chef Ring O' Fire C=:-) Humble Servant to the Great Hab