According to Guardian Unlimited, UFO clubs are in a serious crisis due to a lack of, well, UFOs.   In Cumbria County which usually has a lot of activity, there were 60 UFO sightings in 2003, 40 in 2004 and none this year.   A UK magazine dedicated to UFOs closed up shop due to the death of its founder.   Some speculate that this or the end of the popular TV show "The X Files" may be to blame.   Apparently, the dirth of sightings has crossed the pond and now threatens ufology in the U. S. as well.

I always feel most comfortable when there is a lot going on, when there are tons of people milling about.   As soon as it gets quiet I begin to wonder if something big and bad isn't about to happen.   It's kind of like sitting on the beach listening to the waves crash with your eyes closed when all of a sudden there is no noise because the water has been sucked out away from the coast.   That's the time to RUN AWAY.   Maybe the same thing is happening with respect to UFOs!!