[JenB]

I think looking for the aliens would be presumptuous, yes. Especially since we haven't even managed to settle our own backyard... let's get our house in order before inviting guests!

Besides, at least half the time in SF the aliens are unfriendly and like the taste of humans. I'd rather be ready to negotiate from a position of strength, than here at the bottom of the well.

[Sam Cree]

Yeah, that would be my worry, unexpected danger. Too much like looking for trouble.

I was having a discussion with boris about the possibilities of life elsewhere the other day, he considers that it is quite rare. Apparently the guy is a scientist, involved somehow in space, interesting the folks one can "meet" on this forum.

Rained all day here, unusual, as we are at the height of the dry season. Usually the Everglades are on fire by now, yet I smell no smoke, don't think there is any fire out there, if there was, it is surely out now.