JT, I don't know you nor have I ever spoken with you during a thread; at least not that I remember. But I read the posts in question and it just seems as if they were playing around, like guys normally do. I had the pleasure of listening to my husband's poker buddies one night when we were the hosts, I tried not to pry but it was difficult not to, due to the volume of their voices. Anyway, all they did was give each other trouble and were seeing who they could give the most sh_t to that night. My point being is, you need to learn to go with the flow and not take life so seriously. Learn to laugh it off and this will actually help in your venture for a more positive 2006; which by the way I think is a very honorable goal. Heck us girls have learned to not be so sensitive and we have a great time now. You don't want people to feel they always have to watch what they say around you, because we're human and we're on a computer; you can't get the expressions and tones from a computer. Anyway good luck in all you do.