In a message dated 02/26/2000 8:17:53 PM Pacific Standard Time, PARKHURS@LEAVENWORTH.ARMY.MIL writes: << 1) I go out to get the paper barefoot the first time it snows. 2) I don't bundle up as soon as the temp drops below 50 F. (That's around 10 for you, Doug). These 2 things help my body get used to the fact that it is getting colder, and (I believe) help ramp up the old immune system. 3) I don't get a flu shot. These are prepared way in advance of the flu season and are a "best guess" at which one strain, of the many out there, will hit big. Scott... oh yeah, always follow the 10 second rule... KCK >> Okay, I can't do #1, it doesn't snow here. Well, it did once when I was in 10th grade, but that was a long time ago. Don't ask how long, cause I ain't telling! Below 50? Can you describe to me what that is? I put on my coat if it's under 70. Okay, I admit to being a weather whimp! I agree with you on #3. I've had the flu on the average of once every 10 years in my life. If you are gonna get it, you're gonna get it. If you're not, why put antibodies in your blood stream that you don't need? And, please 'splain, what's the 10 second rule? Did I miss something? And, to bring this back to talk of peppers, I got a six pack of pepper plants from HD today, called Super Chili. I figured they were worth a try, since they said "hot". Has anyone heard of this one? Marilyn