Thanks for the info. I'll look into those. I think the ones I have are a Russian variety too, but they're so old, I really don't know.

I'm not new to this climate. It's a way of life. Most people don't stick around very long... but there's nothing quite like the gratitude of a warm meal, a hot shower & a blanket on February day after nearly freezing to death to perform menial tasks. It makes for a stronger individual, both mentally and physically.