heya gang, yes, fractility is quite right in that the fractal forum has been neglected. i've had some real world issues interfere with my online schedule for quite some time and was unable to locate a moderator to pick up after micheleh left us -- though, that isn't an excuse by any stretch. so if anyone else wants to vent at me, please, feel free -- i doubt the tongue lashing could possibly make me feel any more guilty than i already do chuckle though i spose someone with a really gifted temper might possibly make inroads. in any event, firefly has saved the day and has agreed to look out for the fractal forum, though we are still looking for another person to moderate here. moving on to the banner -- hey, sounds like a wonderful way to celebrate our good fortune at having firefly step in to help! i'll post a new thread on the contest and we can decide the specifics in there. thanks audre