>No flame here, I don't like high gasoline prices either >Here in Abilene, Texas, the $1.10 price per gallon at the pump Well, here in Swtizerland we pay about $3/gallon (cheapest price in europe, most other countries are closer to $4/gal). 80% is taxes, which accounts for the difference compared to US prices. So by european standards, gas in the US is virtually free. Chile content: My over-wintered chinense are all full of flowers. Hopefully they'll set some fruit soon. I've started bringing the new seedlings outside for some fresh air, will transfer to garden after May 1st. Tom