and yes the price has gone up again. its no longer a pinch on the pocket but a hard whack, square on the jaw. wonder whether i'll stop now. sheesha made its debut in the papers recently. a sharp rise in business for them and greater competition for places in our view. just great. still, lipton tea and carrom is always a good alternative. exactly what i need now. calos~

drummed out of ideas for the weekend. shoe search still yields frustration. seems as though compromises have to be made. really got to work on my patience. !@#$