Depressing :(
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Topic: Depressing :(
Posted By: Lenny3fingers
Subject: Depressing :(
Date Posted: 30-October-2007 at 17:14
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Its only 5.13 pm and its pitch black outside winter is coming! only 55 shopping days until christmas...... ------------- work. the curse of the drinking classes! 
-----grover 90 - 96 ish------ |
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Posted By: eejit91
Date Posted: 30-October-2007 at 17:17
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It's only 1.16 here and loverly outside!!!! It was 7 last night before it got dark! Clocks not going back until next weekend here! Don't ya wish you were here! Going here in a minute to watch "The Bold and The Beautiful"...... ------------- "Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better." |
Posted By: Biker Pat
Date Posted: 30-October-2007 at 17:22
With you on this Lenny. Hate these dark evenings. That's why in 49 days I'm outta here for 6 weeks in Thailand  Wouldn't spend a full winter here again and as I go mid December I don't get caught up in all that Christmas shopping hassle. ------------- May be going to hell in a bucket but at least I'm enjoying the ride. Biker Pat Grove 1972-1975 |
Lenny3fingers wrote:Posted By: Lenny3fingers
Date Posted: 30-October-2007 at 17:38
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well for ye therese. well for you aswell Pat!! in 57 days im away to andorra for 2 weeks skiing. Im gonna miss the christmas grove. bugger!! ------------- work. the curse of the drinking classes!
-----grover 90 - 96 ish------ |
Posted By: Aries
Date Posted: 30-October-2007 at 18:20
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With you on this one Lenny I hate this time of year going to work in the dark and coming home in the dark. The only good thing is shooting season starts on Thursday so be warned anyone on DNS, I'll have me gun. If you drive around the Ballyboughal area and see a fella in army combats coming out of a ditch -wave -it could be me ------------- THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE BUT IT'LL PISS YOU OFF FIRST |
Posted By: grainne_witch
Date Posted: 30-October-2007 at 18:26
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I went to the shops today to get halloween things for Finn. We walked up to where they were last week and the shelves were bare and 3 women were stocking them with Christmas decorations!! We haven't even done halloween yet!! Waaaaaait!!!!! |
Posted By: Biker Pat
Date Posted: 30-October-2007 at 19:11
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You shudda seen the queue of cars going into the Pavillions yesterday  ------------- May be going to hell in a bucket but at least I'm enjoying the ride. Biker Pat Grove 1972-1975 |
Posted By: eejit91
Date Posted: 30-October-2007 at 19:13
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I rang Jet Blue today only to be put on hold and hear Christmas tunes!!!!!! Getting earlier every year! ------------- "Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better." |
Posted By: Evangeline
Date Posted: 30-October-2007 at 19:34
Ah Lenny, don't start with the Christmas countdown. We haven't even done Halloween yet! I don't mind the dark evenings so much, it's getting up for work while it's still dark that kills me. I'm not a morning person at the best of times so for me, that's the most depresseing thing of all! Jen ------------- "Gentlemen! You can't fight in here, this is the War Room!" |
Posted By: Black Russian
Date Posted: 30-October-2007 at 21:27
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1 day to Halloween  ------------- "Legal downloads is killing Piracy" http://www.flickr.com/groups/th |
Posted By: Bluebell
Date Posted: 30-October-2007 at 21:39
Ok confession time here Teresa...I also sometimes watch The Bold and The Beautiful" but I prefare " Days of our Lives".....  I also hate the dark nights but I love Christmas can't wait to hear all the xmas tunes in the shops and the late night shopping, buying pressies and wrapping them, christmas cards,christmas party's, christmas trees and christmas grove reunions  . Was in Next on Saturday and they had all their christmas stuff up........Roll on December 25th ------------- You are what you wanna be....age doesn't matter |
Posted By: verh
Date Posted: 30-October-2007 at 21:49
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Dark evenings can be a pain but winter has its advantages too. Nice long evenings to relax and do the things we wanted to do in the Summer but never got around too. A time to reflect also, to thank God you have a roof over your head, shoes on your feet and a meal on the table...........................so its not all darkness - always light at the end of the tunnel. Depressing ? no Enlightening yes. So enjoy each season as it comes V ------------- Verona |
Posted By: muller
Date Posted: 30-October-2007 at 22:11
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Hey V, have any more those mellow mushrooms? Missed you on Sunday. You would have really enjoyed it. ------------- Life is for living |
Posted By: Biker Pat
Date Posted: 30-October-2007 at 22:26
For every season "Turn Turn" ............Byrds ------------- May be going to hell in a bucket but at least I'm enjoying the ride. Biker Pat Grove 1972-1975 |
Posted By: RoundaboutToo!
Date Posted: 30-October-2007 at 23:24
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yep, love the seasons, especially Autumn. Put the lights on my push bike today, just finished cutting out the pumpkin - looks great, will take a pic during the week. As for Christmas, I ignore all the hype and rushing around. When I see something that'd make a nice pressie, I'll get it and keep it till Christmas. If you want to see madness, go into Smyths or the like in a week or 2 and watch people panicking. (mind you, on second thoughts I'll probably be there on Christmas Eve panicking) Think I'll check out flights.... |
Posted By: Mins
Date Posted: 31-October-2007 at 05:40
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Let me know when ye see the First Xmas Tree !!
Normally Nov 01 Red Cow Roundabout.. Lets see this year. |
Posted By: Black Russian
Date Posted: 31-October-2007 at 09:47
I think the last thing they be worrying about on the Red Cow is a Christmas Tree this year... Its in a mess with all the M50 upgrade work going on P ------------- "Legal downloads is killing Piracy" http://www.flickr.com/groups/th |
Posted By: Lenny3fingers
Date Posted: 31-October-2007 at 10:44
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very philisophical there Verh!! I actually like the winter, but hate the fact that its dark when you get up, and dark when you leave work.
Plusd im grumpy cos ive gone back to college and am in 4 nights a week :( ------------- work. the curse of the drinking classes!
-----grover 90 - 96 ish------ |
Posted By: Black Russian
Date Posted: 31-October-2007 at 10:47
I heard you were Grumpy even before you went back to College.. P ------------- "Legal downloads is killing Piracy" http://www.flickr.com/groups/th |
Posted By: Tonto
Date Posted: 31-October-2007 at 11:01
There's one in a shop window up in Omni Shopping Centre!  ------------- Grover 84-88...ish... I think.. I dunno! I was all dazed and confused...(with Floyd).. http://www.facebook.com/tmirolo - http://www.facebook.com/tmirolo |
Posted By: Lenny3fingers
Date Posted: 31-October-2007 at 11:33
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thats also true BR ------------- work. the curse of the drinking classes!
-----grover 90 - 96 ish------ |
Posted By: grainne_witch
Date Posted: 31-October-2007 at 12:19
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Have to agree with you Roundyabout the seasons. I love Winter. I like lighting the fire and the feeling of it being too cold and dark to do anything (lazy!!) Just when you've had enough of that spring starts to arrive! I love the other seasons too. Living in Australia for so long I really missed the change of seasons. We would make an annual trip up to the Blue mountains every year just to see the Autumn colours! They lasted about a week. Christmas in the sun always seemed wrong to me!
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Posted By: Aries
Date Posted: 31-October-2007 at 13:46
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Jeez G I wouldn't mind tryin it once ------------- THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE BUT IT'LL PISS YOU OFF FIRST |
Posted By: whippersnapper
Date Posted: 31-October-2007 at 14:07
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wouldn't mind trying summer in the sun just once either Gary.
I love this weather, love the crispness in the air, love it being cold when you get up in the morning. Love that feeling of cold on your face as you walk along the road. ------------- I'm searching for that cash I should have saved for the crash |
Posted By: Mins
Date Posted: 31-October-2007 at 14:11
We shall see P, we shall see..if ya hear of one give me a shout..04:00 am ish is fine !!
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Posted By: grainne_witch
Date Posted: 31-October-2007 at 16:17
Gary I agree you should definitely try one - that's allowed! Send me a postcard wont you? |
Posted By: Caroloz
Date Posted: 05-November-2007 at 14:46
| Gary if you want to try a Christmas in the sun my house is free for the 5 weeks around this coming one! |
Posted By: Rolo
Date Posted: 05-November-2007 at 14:56
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Don't tempt me Carol............................
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Posted By: Aries
Date Posted: 05-November-2007 at 15:52
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Carol
Thank you for your very kind offer. One day I might take you up on it but for the mo -no chance. Anyway I'd miss meeting you at Chrissy here !! ------------- THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE BUT IT'LL PISS YOU OFF FIRST |
Posted By: Evangeline
Date Posted: 05-November-2007 at 23:28
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And so all the Christmas stuff is suddenly in the shops...the onslaught begins. I saw a black christmas tree in Tesco's today. Was tempted but my other half loves the real thing, regardless of the fact that it sheds needles all over the place. Oh well, nothing the hoover won't take care of and I do like the smell of real Christmas trees. Very seasonal. Jen ------------- "Gentlemen! You can't fight in here, this is the War Room!" |
Posted By: irish_mammy
Date Posted: 06-November-2007 at 11:18
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I've got a teeny tiny christmas tree in my car already. Getting a few looks from people in the car park. Maybe its too early but I want Santa to know I'm ready for my pressies ------------- Lesley 25th June - 25th July. Get organising my nights out. Child can stay in the car. Grove 1980-1984 |
Posted By: Rolo
Date Posted: 06-November-2007 at 11:26
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Sorry Les, wouldn't want to go bursting your bubble or anything but reckon that's nothing to do with the Christmas Tree |
Posted By: irish_mammy
Date Posted: 06-November-2007 at 13:38
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Hey Rolo, You're only jealous cos we're all out of the winter stuff and into the shorts and t-shirts. Not that some of us aren't a bit scary with the hairy white legs, the bulging belly and that's only the hubby!!!! I still like my christmas tree. I thought you fella's all say "size doesn't matter" ------------- Lesley 25th June - 25th July. Get organising my nights out. Child can stay in the car. Grove 1980-1984 |
Posted By: Aries
Date Posted: 06-November-2007 at 13:55
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We say it Les but do we mean it ???????? Anyway a Christmas tree and a tempeture of 26 just doesn't work for me. Add in the white hairy legs and bulges and you've really got me rockin' ------------- THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE BUT IT'LL PISS YOU OFF FIRST |
. Posted By: Biker Pat
Date Posted: 06-November-2007 at 16:27
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Love this time of year as well because I love walking in the cold air. But have to get outta here for some sunshine in December and January. ------------- May be going to hell in a bucket but at least I'm enjoying the ride. Biker Pat Grove 1972-1975 |
Posted By: Evangeline
Date Posted: 06-November-2007 at 20:08
I still have to take down my 'Nightmare Before Christmas' car seat covers. Had them up for Halloween but I mind leave them on a bit longer. Jen
------------- "Gentlemen! You can't fight in here, this is the War Room!" |
Posted By: grainne_witch
Date Posted: 06-November-2007 at 20:15
| Jen What do 'nightmare before Christmas' car seat covers look like????? |
Posted By: Evangeline
Date Posted: 06-November-2007 at 20:19
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You know Jack Skellington from the Tim Burton film 'Nightmare Before Christmas?'.....that's him. Jen ------------- "Gentlemen! You can't fight in here, this is the War Room!" |
Posted By: Sinead
Date Posted: 20-November-2007 at 13:49
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I miss the proper snow we used to get (sigh!) up to your knees and power cuts, that's christmas. FYI there is already a sell out of a popular toy and wont be available in the country for christmas! Jeez these people! ------------- Sinead Life may suck at times but you still have to get out of bed and get on with it! |
Posted By: Evangeline
Date Posted: 20-November-2007 at 19:57
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At least it wasn't that damn parrot. I hightailed it into Smyths last week to get the feckin' thing cos I heard they were flying out of the shops (not literally!). Was in there again today and they still had plenty of them. Jen ------------- "Gentlemen! You can't fight in here, this is the War Room!" |
Posted By: irish_mammy
Date Posted: 21-November-2007 at 02:33
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Hope nobody bought those "Bindeez" beads for their kids. Some kids here had them in their mouths and went into a coma. Seems they have been coated with something similar to ecstasy drug. Not sure if on purpose or what. ------------- Lesley 25th June - 25th July. Get organising my nights out. Child can stay in the car. Grove 1980-1984 |
Posted By: Stoner
Date Posted: 21-November-2007 at 03:43
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Just got our money back from Target when we brought ours back, opened and bits missing and all. ------------- Impotence; nature's way of saying no hard feelings! 
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Posted By: Evangeline
Date Posted: 21-November-2007 at 13:22
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There's been way too many scares involving toys this year. Very worrying indeed. Jen ------------- "Gentlemen! You can't fight in here, this is the War Room!" |
Posted By: irish_mammy
Date Posted: 21-November-2007 at 13:34
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It certainly is Jen, We've had so many recalls of lots of toys and dolls this year. Either it's too much lead paint from China or coated with drugs!!! Thats what happens when these big companies get everything made in 3rd world countries. ------------- Lesley 25th June - 25th July. Get organising my nights out. Child can stay in the car. Grove 1980-1984 |
Posted By: Black Russian
Date Posted: 21-November-2007 at 14:01
Jaysus Stoner you could have sent them over here for the Reunion... Could have made loads of money Yeah its scary stuff with all these toys recalls.. Thats what happens when these big corporate company set up factories in these countries. Cheap labour my ass what about Health and Safety. I use to work in Toy factory and we were had to check everything and make sure nothing was loose even on the insides. Little Tikes I worked for ------------- "Legal downloads is killing Piracy" http://www.flickr.com/groups/th |
Posted By: Rolo
Date Posted: 21-November-2007 at 22:53
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Were you an elf Peter ? Santa's Little Helper |
Posted By: Aries
Date Posted: 22-November-2007 at 10:32
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------------- THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE BUT IT'LL PISS YOU OFF FIRST |
Posted By: Black Russian
Date Posted: 22-November-2007 at 10:42
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Yes I was a Santa little Helper and I was also a Ommpah Lummpah working in Cadburys  I made these little cars P ------------- "Legal downloads is killing Piracy" http://www.flickr.com/groups/th |
Posted By: Aries
Date Posted: 22-November-2007 at 11:05
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See I knew they were Adult Toys. Roscommon Taxies ------------- THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE BUT IT'LL PISS YOU OFF FIRST |
Posted By: Stoner
Date Posted: 22-November-2007 at 11:22
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I got one of them in my back yard. Must have been when I got a taxi home from French Park one night and he never left. ------------- Impotence; nature's way of saying no hard feelings!
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Posted By: freebird
Date Posted: 22-November-2007 at 11:50
| we used to have one but it went missing one night! |
Posted By: Stoner
Date Posted: 22-November-2007 at 11:54
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You didn't live in FrenchPark Roscommon, did you Mary??? ------------- Impotence; nature's way of saying no hard feelings!
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Posted By: Evangeline
Date Posted: 22-November-2007 at 13:12
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I have one of those in black...it's called a Ford Ka! Jen ------------- "Gentlemen! You can't fight in here, this is the War Room!" |
Posted By: Aries
Date Posted: 22-November-2007 at 13:22
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Don't knock them there cars--Very low carbon emmissions ------------- THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE BUT IT'LL PISS YOU OFF FIRST |
Posted By: Grovegirl
Date Posted: 22-November-2007 at 15:49
| Also have one of those cars in the shed.....indestructable after 15 years of abuse! |
Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 22-November-2007 at 20:13
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------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
Posted By: Evangeline
Date Posted: 22-November-2007 at 22:37
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We have one out back that's been passed down from one kid to the other through my husband's side of the family. Now Ciara has it and it's still going strong. Those things were built to last! Jen ------------- "Gentlemen! You can't fight in here, this is the War Room!" |
Posted By: Sinead
Date Posted: 25-November-2007 at 22:29
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Anyone know where to get a Wii? Have a friend in a blind panic over this one - God we were lucky if we had Scrambler - anyone remember that "video game" it was grey with a mini joy stick and a little better than the Atari tennis! I still have it and it works perfectly - the kids haven't figured it out yet but can manage the nintendo ds! ------------- Sinead Life may suck at times but you still have to get out of bed and get on with it! |
Posted By: Bluebell
Date Posted: 25-November-2007 at 23:16
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We also have one of those little tikes cars in our back garden and just like Mary it's been there for about 15yrs with kids climbing all over it. One would sit in the driving seat while the other would be on the roof of the car........then when they got bored with driving it...it was then turned upside down and used as some kind of space ship and it has never broken.......such a shame that toy company closed down...brilliant toys. Sinead I was only asking about the Wii in Game on Saturday morning and the guy behind the counter reckons they are getting loads more in and that the panic about none left is all just hype.....he told me to ring them on Tuesday, if thats any help to you. ------------- You are what you wanna be....age doesn't matter |
Posted By: RoundaboutToo!
Date Posted: 26-November-2007 at 01:02
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you're probably right Bluebell - I heard Smyths were taking deposits for Wiis at the weekend. Last year Sinead, Nintendo DS were totally out of stock 2-3 weeks before Christmas. A friend of mine got 1 for me in Carlow. A week later they were all over the place. Hope you get yours. CP |
Posted By: Stoner
Date Posted: 26-November-2007 at 03:32
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I got our Wii last year, ordered it before it was released and our kids love it but only seem to play it when I'm home. Pity the games are so expensive. Using the Wii at least gets them off the couch to play the games unlike many of the playstation and x-box versions. ------------- Impotence; nature's way of saying no hard feelings!
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Posted By: Grovegirl
Date Posted: 26-November-2007 at 23:09
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Thank God I got one (a Wii) a few weeks ago in Hmv and even then there were only 5 in stock.....hate that Christmas panic over one item. There was a notice in Golden Discs today that they had none in stock either. I always remember being in that situation looking for Buzz Lightyear some years ago.....I even rang FAO Shwartz (NY) in desperation and they had none either. Then there was a radio phone- in competition which I entered countless times and couldnt believe my luck when I won a Buzz Lightyear. On going to collect it, a man in the building advised me not to walk through Dublin without putting it in a bag or it might be snatched from me! |
Posted By: Sinead
Date Posted: 27-November-2007 at 10:25
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Thanks guys I have passed the info on, thank god I dont have any high demands like that this year! Phew! No the latest rage in our house is the Sylvanian Grand Hotel - which by the way is already sold out! I did manage to get one though because there was a great deal on in Smyths where you got loads of gear with it. ------------- Sinead Life may suck at times but you still have to get out of bed and get on with it! |
Posted By: Evangeline
Date Posted: 27-November-2007 at 18:33
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Grovegirl, I remember all that fuss over Buzz Lightyear because my lad wanted one for Christmas. We searched Dublin and couldn't get one. I felt really bad about it but luckily he was happy with what he got instead, bless him. He's always been an easy-going kid. If it was Ciara now it would be another matter altogether! Still, it taught me to buy early for Christmas in future. I heard a woman asking in HMV in Swords today if they had any Wii's coming in but they said not until after Christmas. Looks bad for anyone who's looking for one. Thank God Andrew opted for the Xbox! Jen ------------- "Gentlemen! You can't fight in here, this is the War Room!" |