I agree 100% with "l'étoile" - wasn't that your intended handle

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I have never seen the butterflies, but I will be in SF in late September so I'm definitely heading down to check them out.
The aquarium is wonderful. It's the pet project (no pun intended) of one of the Packard daughters (as in H-P). Don't miss it.
Wet suits for kayaking?? No, go with the advice of LETIOLE - decide when you get there. As I posted above, I have had many Thanksgiving meals with my family outside with the bbque. November can be a wonderful time of year.
[This message has been edited by blairvanhorn (edited 08-26-2001).]