Wow! What a bevy of replies! First comment goes to Ever, who hides his/hers identity. Not bad at all for April of this year. Lots of people have told me (above) it's OK. It makes me feel like I'm not alone. This forum, then, my artist friend, is just the place for agorophobiac. And be among friends who are timid, too. Me among the most. I do SO enjoy exchanging ideas...reading what others have to say...the wit seem endless! Since the appearence of Renderosibee, I have tried to change from my usual habit of hopping into a controversial subject...even though I want to spout my head off...hehe. It should be all about signing off the forum and feeling good. I just wish I could ALSO post something artistic and have people ACTUALLY enjoy it. Sigh...I'll keep plugging. To the remarks that I may be suffering artistic-idea block, that's not really the case. It's more like being technically-challenged...hehe. I've discarded the last two attempts at "non-temple Vickies" (just a joke...no harsh intent, well, intended...LOL). I guess I just gotta get down to it and start asking my ususal "beginner" questions. I even feel good my "slightly OT" post got the interest it did. It helps knowing others have the same feelings. It's really amazing, sometimes, how you can develop such a need and receive such enjoyment "talking" with people. Nu-be, I live in Atlanta. It's pretty darn hot here, too. I think JeffH is from Atlanta, too. So, where do you live in the south that it gets so hot? Speaking of Atlanta, I will be at "you know where" at the end of August. Got the full pass...just a matter of getting permission to drive downtown and spend so much time away from my wife (who has agreed to accompany me on at least one day). Some of the regulars that I exchange posts with need to let me know if they're coming...THEN, you can not only be acquainted with my ugy art, you can become acquainted with my ugly self...grin. And, if you happen to be there when my wife is, just know she's my wife, not my daughter...that mistake has been made too often....LOL.