In a message dated 98-05-26 08:48:59 EDT, you write:

<< Here's another idea...
 Instead of the author being tossed into the Ranma 1/2 universe, have
 Ranma, Akane, and any other characters tossed into OUR universe...
 What do ya think?
 
  >>
they wouldn't last an hour in Phoenix. maybe less in certain parts of Los
Angeles
 (now THERE'S a misnamed city)