Here it is the 10th of Jan. and I've only had two good silver hunts so far for the month. Fortunately, one of them did produce, otherwise I would really be crying. As I post this, I am looking out the window at 4-5" of snow and consequently, snow bound. house bound, about to go crazy bound, you name it, I'm bound. Yes, I know, there are many of you that won't see a blade of grass for another three months or so, and I truly do feel for you. But, that still doesn't relieve all the "bounds" I've currently got. And no, my little rant hasn't made me feel any better, either. Guess I'll go out a sweep off the driveway and patio. Hmmmmmm, wonder if the air gap in the bp mode works over 5" of snow? Hmmmmm. HH jim tn