thanks chrome, wolfe - im honored to be on your lists. as for my list... well, i havent really made many friends here with this nick. but back when i was a newbie (different nick) i remember how helpful people were, especially in the beginner gallery. it never ceases to amaze me how so many people are willing to welcome a complete stranger into their midst, take them under their wing, and take the time to patiently answer their questions. not to mention the hundreds of freestuff providers that slave over a mesh or texture all day and share their work with us, asking for nothing in return. nikita - you wont have any clue who i am, but thanks for your generuous comments on my newbie works a long while ago. artists develop from criticism, but they also need praise to thrive. i still dont see what you saw in them though :)