In part, I'm writing this to see how my mug looks in the picture I uploaded. Another reason is to see if anyone may be actually reading this thread and to give a warning. I promised myself that if I did ever develop the discipline to write a blog, I would be as genuine and candidly honest as possible (within taste, of course) and to not pre-edit my thoughts with a politically correct slant. I am a true blue liberal, so if something might seem to be judgemental or perjorative, it probably isn't. I am excruciatingly concise and clear when I wish to be catty and there will be no doubt when I'm upset. If there is doubt, I'm not upset. Let this serve as fair warning, if your knickers are prone to knots then move along please cuz it's snickers more oft' than nots with liberals I agrees. Peace, Love, & Orneryness Patrick Taylor