In a message dated 96-12-07 16:12:18 EST, you write: << George, Do you keep monkeys for pets? If so, why would you take them with you when you are observing? Or, was your "brass monkeys" just a joke?(This is probably more likely. Brass does not walk, or does it???) Jonathan >> ------------ It's just a joke Jonathan....I long forgot what it means. George Z.