i am not near the ocean coast, so there is no worry about flooding here from hurricanes. idaho falls idaho is actually high in the mountains. the elevation here at the farm is 4500 feet above sea level. thank you for your concern. i value the friendship of everyone. one very lovely lady was writing often. she made a trip to italy and i have not heard from her since. the italians have always been very romantic...hmm. i read every letter that i get. some days when i am busy, i have to save them to read later, but i always read them. i wish that i could answer them all. it breaks my heart that i can not marry and love every one of you. i have a question for someone. are there any ladies in ukraine and russia that are not beautiful? have visited with a several beauty contestants and a couple winners. i think that talent must be the deciding factor in the contests there because i would have no idea how to say which lady is the most lovely. being feminine is something that very many american women seem to have lost as a part of their personalities. i need to get going tonight. if i ever get my bills paid, i will buy some credits so i can visit directly. i send you each a kiss, and wish that i could hug you all. bye for now, dan