I'm so sorry about your great-grandpa, Aussie! I'm sending a big hug your way. I wish I was there to take you clothes shopping ... I love picking out clothes for other people. (and I'm kinda good at it, too!)
Your ds is such a star, Mirage! That's SO COOL! And congrats on those pounds, too. It feels great to be going in the direction we want!
As for the emoticon, aw! C'mon, Dee! I'd use it. And the search would probably be very ... um ... educational.