Brian,
 What a bummer! I hope I never encounter something like that.  Your 
story makes my (untold) story of how I slowed down for a mule deer last 
week only to see it hit by an oblivious driver in  car coming in the 
opposite direction seem like a picnic.

Trish,
 I hope you'll at least post the coordinates beforehand so some of us 
can at least ''search'' for you. :-)

As much as I hate to admit it, I too have become affected by the holiday 
seasons in recent years.  I don't get depressed though; what I feel is 
anger and rage. Primarily at those who have turned what should be a 
joyous celebration into a commercial venture and at those who are 
brainwashed and buy into the hype (or should I say tripe.) And you know 
who you are... but then again... maybe you don't. :-)   If you see me 
with a .357, it won't be aimed at myself. :-D

-- Sprocket