ahh, even when i lose, i win. lets just say i got my phone back and will get my bike back soon. this fills joe's heart with warm feelings. finally, my circuitious plan is one-half towards fruition. what is that plan? cant tell you. its been deemed classified above top secret. anyways, bottom line, im happy. ill be happier once i get out of this hell-hole and get to tucson, where its not as hot.