HQ, hope this finds you well. Seems like the baddies are on the move again, so I'm sure you've been even busier than I have. Not that I've had a summer vacation by any stretch of the imagination.

You'll be pleased to hear that several field agents have shown themselves to be masters of cryptography. Two, in particular, merit special mention—April G. & Dan C. They may even be more skilled than some of the folks at Headquarters. (No offense, HQ!)

This couldn't come at a better time. Looks like we're going to need lots of help from the field over the next few months….

Since my last report, I've been circling the globe, investigating all the heat waves and other strange weather phenomenon. There appears to be a rather strange scientist linked to all this—goes by “Botanicus” or something like that. I'm getting more intel on his life and times. So far, he seems like a real wacky piece of work.

Weather-wise, a few of the science & tech guys have an interesting proposition. If this heat is going to keep up, you need to generate some snow, and lots of it. They're going to do some test runs in SF, so be on the lookout for some *cool* weather in San Francisco in early November.

Luckily, Esurance is also doing its part to beat the heat. With all the tree planting—by the company & Esurance policyholders—lots more places around the U.S. are "made in the shade." This month, Esurance has continued to celebrate the 25th anniversary of San Francisco's
Friends of the Urban Forest. (Happy Birthday, FUF!)

I'll continue to look into this Botanicus fellow and some of the sci-tech unit's ideas for saving the world. At my day job, I'll also help even more folks save some green for their wallets—with Esurance's convenient, affordable auto insurance.☺

Until my next report…be sure to send me updates on my secure email!

--E