Thanks Lumspond- luckily, all of our bedrooms are on the second floor which makes covering the staircase, and getting advanced warning of errant sounds, so important. My girls don't quite understand why their dad, and mom, don't let them open their windows, or blinds for that matter. They think I'm just an over-protective worry-wart! I tell them, yes dear, that's how much I love you, and I hope, pray, and PLAN you NEVER need to understand my thinking! I know I'm a BIT jaded, but I've seen too much to do anything else- it's a one way trip that has no other outcome. I work to protect them, and that does seem a bit crazy at times. I'm not sure how I'd deal with the thought that they got hurt and I didn't do all I could to prevent it. I'm very happy to know I'm not alone! Take care all, Pete D.---