"..... and, lo, Noah sent forth a slug from the Ark, and presently she
returned with traces of clematis, yea, even of hostas, on her chops,
..........."


That's why it was so long before Noah found any green shoots or leaves,
blasted slugs; which don't seem to drown; had them as soon as they tried to
come out

--
David Hill
Abacus nurseries
www.abacus-nurseries.co.uk