"Spruce it up". Perfect, Michael! The perfect expose!
Ryan - thanks for mentioning that. I have no idea how to pronounce Sebonac. (Oh my god - what if I'm invited and get the name wrong.....). Joe Hancock once patiently tried to help me, and, while he did it with a lot of grace, I was still left thinking "Sure, easy for you to say - your ancestors landed at Plymouth Rock!"
Now, about "The Alps' - what gives with that? Talk about a cheap conceit....
Peter