Thank you for the warm welcome! I have enjoyed reading the shale discussions and knew right away that I wanted to join the group. As a landowner, of course I am eager to find out what possibilities lie ahead, but I unexpectedly found out that I have a thirst for knowledge regarding the technical side of things. Thank you for the opportunity to pick the brains of so many educated individuals. I apologize in advance as I am quite sure that my initial questions may seem redundant and my terminology a little off but I am a work in progress. I get the feeling from what I have read so far that all you kind people here are both compassionate and understanding. Ok, here goes! I have some questions regarding the difference between Austin Chalk and Tuscaloosa Marine Shale. I believe I have a vague idea but want to make sure I am not misinformed. Secondly, someone came to my home and wanted me to sign to have a seismic survey done on my property(which I did sign). He said they would be out in 2 weeks. It's been 31/2 and nothing yet. I called the company and was told that it would be about a month and it will encompass 75 square miles. He said that he expects leasing to start very soon after the survey is complete. I was aslo told that the company ordering the survey is Highland Texas Energy. I live in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. I heard a lot about the TMS in Tangipahoa but I appear to be a little south of this play. I did some investigating and found out that this entire area was tested in the 1970's and a few test wells were less than successful. I am wondering if there is something here other than TMS or could I actually be part of it. I own 10 acres in S38 T6S R6E. I would appreciate any info I can get. Thank you very much(and I promise I won't be so long winded in the future).