Where are my mailboxes?

Hi,
I upgraded to Mountain Lion over the weekend, and just looked at Mail for the first time. All my mailbox folders are gone!
I sort my mail into probably 30-40 different folders, which hold over 10 years of mail. I don't see those folders now. Please tell me it did not destroy them?
How do I restore my folders and all that old mail?
Thanks
Bob
edit: Oopps nevermind, I found it! Just had to click the 'Show' on 'On my mac'. Whew!
Bob

Click on the "Show" arrow in the mail tool bar.

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