Hi Bern: Parkies Express works for me. But we need to work on the walking stick problem since I, too, will doubtless have one by then. Carole --- "bernard.shaw" <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Carol what shall I do with my walking stick when > travelling to Mars? I'd > like some company on the trip although one is practically > weightless in > space. I really am worried about my stick though, would > it weigh too heavy > for the rocket. What about customs? each time that I fly > to the UK I have to > place my stick on to the conveyer belt and it is x-rayed. > The last time that > I went through I had a block. Froze up and could not move > until my lovely > wife realised what was wrong she grabbed my stick and > placed it in my hand > and told me to close my eyes and then to step one pace > forward. That command > helped me to start off again. I felt a right fool at the > time but the people > that witnessed my block were very understanding. One more > question what > would we call the rocket. Parkies express???? > http://members.teleweb.at/bernard.shaw/poetry.html > [log in to unmask] > If your face wants to smile,Let it. > If it doesn't make it. > ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Bid and sell for free at http://auctions.yahoo.com