I really do appreciate your advise on the fire extinquisher, Phred. I bought a small fire extinquisher when I bought own place eight years ago, and I keep it in the laundry room/pantry just off the kitchen. But I must admit that I have not looked at it since I bought it. Guess I need to do that. But I glad to hear that it may still have some life in it. I guess I figured they are only good for about five years. so 12 years sounds good.