Anne, is it customary for you and your husband to go out in the canoe just as soon as the ice disappears? I'm an old timer (Old Town) at canoeing, best sport around, but I never got the chance to try it while the water was still so cold, and the trees not yet leafed out. It sounds very appealing... Certainly I do wish you a speedy strengthening of your knees, and a happy recovery.. Penny in New York ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]