top506 - he may rescind that beer offer if he thinks you're saying he's from SoCal

That might even be worse than if I were to call you a Kennebunker.
John - glad I could do somethng to help a great guy out - not that you're the only one - far from it.
btw - seeing as how I don't drink, I give you permission to give mine to Mike. If I make it out that way, I'd be honored to go for a ride with you - and whoever else out there might care to come along.
Cheers,
Z