heya; you're right, maz, it needs... something. i wanted the sides to be kinda darker/bluer, but they didnt turn out that way. a split or crack sounds good. still working on it. bongo: i put the golden pear image in the gallery, and i think that's enough. i'm subtle in my 'vue agenda' ;) also, didn't know 'people.delphi.com' was a friday the 13th movie.... ;) sprout: no prob! the neck center can be raised up higher, too, if you have problems bending the neck and it crashes into the chest, especially up at the shoulder.