... that is about one of the saddest pics I've seen. Trouble is, as I understand it, Brahin's Ni content is heterogeneous so one can get completely stable slices too that never rot away. Trouble is, one doesn't know until it is too late! One can have similar probs with Brenham too... Very sad... Best! dave IMCA #0092 Sec.BIMS www.bimsociety.org