since I've posted, I've put 500 miles on my car, gotten my motorola v.66, and pretty much have our vacation plan which is spread out over six days and three states...I'm looking foward to doing it although tent camping seems a little daunting. Basically, we're going to two six flags in New York, seeing Niagra Falls, going to the Six Flags in Springfield, Massachusetts, and then coming home (stopping in Brockway, PA where my Dad grew up and a lot of family still lives)...we came up with this while driving back from Zanesville on Saturday from my cousin's graduation (420 of the 500 odd miles). The rest of it I put on going out to pay matt for internet service...that was cool, hanging out and all...which we haven't done in forever between my schedule and his schedule (first) and the fact he's moved 40 miles away (second)...we used to go for a walk once a week or so, and I think it helped keep us both grounded...at the very least, the company was good and I got to smoke a cigar...oh, well, I guess that's life (things changing)