Haven't heard of Ernie. I don't get out much, tho. I moved here a year before Y2K. The remnants of the cabin are still up on Ruby Ridge. Randy Weaver shows up every now and then at the Spokane County Gun Show and autographs books.
Ok, you're a good one to ask... What did you think of the other comment I made about storing water in the Desolation Valley Wilderness that could be wheeled through tunnels with generator/pumps to both CA & NV. In your opinion would that destroy any or all of the recreational/spiritual/esthetic value of that protected area?
I also pinged GVgirl here as she was once very alarmed and involved when the local government was dealing rather heavy handedly with that family of young children who wouldn't come out of their home in your neck of the woods.