Brent Thompson wrote: > The truth re habanero was told long ago in post #2 or #3 or so (except of > course the silent 'h' part, first mentioned just 10 or 20 posts ago), > > --- Brent I saw that, but after all the recent silliness, I just thought it was a smart-assed remark on someone's part. I've never heard anyone, EVER, NOT pronounce the "H". Is it really supposed to be silent; and I've just never heard it spoken properly?!?!? The smart-ass theory seems infinitely more plausible. -- Erich C-H # 2099 Silver Glen American Shorthairs www.worzellaphoto.com/pets/index.htm