Hi Show off! Yes I know a loch is a Scotish lake (LOL) I may be a Sasanach english man butI'm only quoting what the fellow said... Anyway If you belive the legends It's called a waterhorse either that or a giant hagis :-P Just an aside did they ever find out whether the loch had any natural opening into the sea? btw I think Nessie is a nicer name than It's american counterpart "Ogopogo"(sp) See Ya Jimmie (@ maclean) Dave (no offense meant)