Hello @bigtom13, thank you so much for this lengthy comment of yours!
Whoa I feel sorry for you to be honest! That must have been a spectacular show to watch. And a terrifying one. It is true that the presence of volcanic products assists the creation of fertile soil in many cases.
That must have been a unique experience, even if you did not get to watch the show. You still had to do the dirty work. Well, volcanoes can be really mean. :)
Thank you so much for the kind words and for dropping by my blog!
See you around!