On Thu, 13 Feb 2003, - Holly - wrote: #Sid and Nancy "Boring, Boring, Boring Sidney"....I would do it to any of #you... trust me I'm a smart-ass I would find it extremely amusing... hell I #make fun of myself, I've already made fun of myself on this topic because no #one else would :D See if you can get yourself a familiar. Mine, also named Loiosh, has the appearance of a red-and-white "beanie baby"-type dragon who rides on my left shoulder or in my pocket or belt at fannish events, and in my mind whenever I need him. He has a personality much like his namesake's, and never hesitates to put me in my place. ("Only when you need it, boss." "Thanks, pal." "Which is most of the time.") See what I mean? -- Mark