no worries about your computer skills, you'll get the hang of it (capitalized words are the online equivalent of 'shouting', by the way) ... as far as your idea of a co-op type growing situation, I would hold off for awhile ... they are still being raided by the Feds in CA ... IF the Democrats win in the Fall, it is quite likely the DEA interference with states' medical marijuana rights, will cease ... myself, I would avoid a lot of risk, and wait the election out, see if our situation improves ... meanwhile, visit the NORML website, you will see links posted there, where you can send an e-mail or letter to your CA Congressmen ... there is an upcoming bill in CA to prevent CA police from assisting the DEA Federal raids, please add your mail to the list :smokin: ... the_image_reaper (Yahoo Messenger)