Arlene - yes this has been a very bad year for pollen. I have been told since we had a cold winter that all the flowers bloomed at once making it especially bad. We had our mega flashlight out the other night looking for deer and couldn't believe it - the night air was SOLID with pollen. No wonder everyone is suffering. I feel very lucky I haven't had a problem. When you get back, send me a private e-mail and we will get together for lunch!