thanks guys, i need that, i think you are both right. just having a boring day, i guess. i tried to call my sis in california, thinking i'll ask if she could help me figure out a way to come to see her this summer somehow, i think that would be something for me to look forward to. never been there. she wasn't in but i don't know what her work hrs are either, i know she does work at night. maybe i'll get a chance to talk to her tomorrow.