> yeah right :) Much as I'd like to hang on to the lamp, it's hot enough around here without another heater. One day I'd like to make my own kind of lava lamp (more kinetic than those on sale, perhaps I can even get it to do something), so it was good to be able to study one for a couple of days. I've a friend who works at one of the department stores who can probably get one at staff discount so I can affordably recycle the materials And yes, she did get it today, and I retain my Favourite Uncle title -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The list server can filter out subtopics (like ads or off topics) for you. See http://www.piclist.com/#topics