In a message dated 97-08-31 17:07:41 EDT, you write: << I would advise using mosquito repellant. And a fly swatter might not be a bad idea. >> Yeh, but if you miss spraying a spot and it bites you, having your brain swell is not good. This is capable of killing people. Norm, I vote for the month vacation from observing or go for the rooftop position. Kevin K