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momentai · 09-11-2011, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by HazelStone101

Jayden raised her hand again, ready to share her thoughts.
"I dance because it's a good stress reliever for me,and a fabulous sort of exercise and a way to meet new people. Dance is an art in my eyes, so I suppose that is why I find it so appealing..." She answered cheerfully.

"Mm, yes, a good stress reliever and great for excercise. Excellent answer, two points."

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Originally Posted by AuroraQuinn

Why did she dance..? "I... I dance because I have to." she said. Well, it was true. If she didn't dance her mother would be disappointed and she would be an embarrassment at parties...

"You HAVE to?" Stryker frowned slightly. "Would you care to elaborate?"

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Originally Posted by Fred is awesome

Rose laughed at this. 'The pretty dresses? Nah, just jesting, I like to dance, as it's like... Well... I like prancing around, being able to do something that doesn't make me look like an idiot! It also helps me to meet new people!' Rose shrugged. Why did she like dance... She sighed. She wasn't sure, she just did! That's like asking why she was called Rose!

He, for the first time since being told he was going to teach this blasted class, laughed slightly. "Not looking like an idiot and meeting people," he mused, nodding his head. "Excellent logic, two points."

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Originally Posted by Grangerfn1

Max raised a tentative hand. "Dance is an art, I guess. It's about moving your body in such a way that is rhythmically correct and generally pleasing to the eye..." He paused, a pondering expression on his face before going on to say, "...but I think it can also be about personal expression or fun. Stress relief. That kind of stuff."

"Very good answer, two points."

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Originally Posted by snelly0217

What was dance about to Maybelle? "Dance was, and still is, my way to express my emotions." She said, smiling. "For hip-hop, I was at my best being angry, for Ballet, all my focus and happiness went into that. For Jazz, it was a mix, and lyrical was my sorrow." She said, knowing she just expressed her feelings.

Chad nodded his head. "Yes, good answer, two points"

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Originally Posted by Kimalia

Kimalia spoke her thoughts. "Well, I dance because it's fun to get into the beat of the music, and seeing my parents dance well made me want to dance like them too."

"Two points," he smiled, before moving to a question for her. "What kind of dance do your parents do?"

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Originally Posted by MoviegoerKinz

"Well, it's a great way to get the girls!" Rafe laughed, then glanced from Marilyn to Caroline to Kita. "No girl wants a shy guy who stands in the corner, they like a guy who steps up and takes a risk." He would much rather put himself out there than be that awkward guy. Rafe wasn't the best dancer, but he liked to think he had some moves.

Stryker chuckled. "Ahh, yes yes. The good ol' 'get a girl' technique. Very good, two points."

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Originally Posted by ortalismusicoh

Hmmm....This question got Nessie thinking. She raised her hand and waited her turn. "I dance becuase" she didn't really know why she danced, she just liked to it was one of her hobbies. "I...Enjoy it." she finally finished answering. "It maked you happy and makes forget about all your troubles" Now she thought she sounded rather stupid. She listened to everyone elses asnswers as she started playing with her long red hair.

"Excellent answer, two points."

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Originally Posted by ♫♪MarcyMoo♪♫

So, why did she dance? She thought for a few seconds before slowly raising her hand in the air again. "Well, I dance to express, not impress. Over the past few years I've found that dance is a great way to express my feelings and get rid of some frustrations. You can tell stories through it, whether they're personal or not." She said. "And I guess it can be a great way to exercise and have fun too."

"Ah, that is a good point. Dancing should not be about impressing. It should be about you, yes? Two points," he smiled.

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Originally Posted by TSnitch

It was quite simple why Jai danced,"Self expression. Whether I'm in a good mood or a bad mood. It's expression. Besides, it's a part of my family tradition. We all have to dance. We just love to dance. Me not so much in public." he said with a shrug.

Hehe.

"Two points for the answer and I warn you, Monsieur. There will be dancing in public here."

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Originally Posted by Danny Boy

What was Dancing about? Daniel hesitantly raised his hand "Well...to me...dancing is just something people invented because they had nothing else to do.." Which was partially true. What else did people do at parties?

Chad snorted. "I like the answer and I very much agree with it! Two points!"

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Originally Posted by SilverTiger

"Well, I had some lessons at Beauxbatons. Mostly ballroom, but a bit of theatrical dance as well." She hadn't only beeninvolved in Shakespeare-type theater after all, even if she preferred that. "But anyway, to me, dance is another way of being artistic. Being graceful, that kind of thing. It's definitely a good way to express what you're feeling, or what someone you're acting as is feeling." Since she still mostly connected dance to theater after all.

"Ooh, graceful. Such a nice word and an excellent answer. Two points."

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Originally Posted by Anna Banana

By the time this question had been asked, Sierra had edged up so much that she was now a part of the group. Maybe the groundskeeper wouldn't notice she'd missed the first question. "I don't dance," she answered, her hand raised, "but I think it's about exercise?" That came out more as a question than a response, but Sierra never claimed to be a dance expert. Nope. "Oh, and going out on dates, too." People always danced on dates and at balls.

Chad looked to see where the next answer was coming from and his eyes widened in surprise as he saw who it was. Suddenly, they narrowed, as if they were acquiring a target and sending mental missiles her way. He then relaxed. This class wasn't going thaaaaaaaaaaaaat bad.

"A good answer, Miss Greingoth. Two points. So glad you could join us," he nodded, giving her a look as if mentally telling her that she better behave.

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Originally Posted by Davvy_Wavvy

Why did she dance? Why did she beathe? It was natural...it was how she stayed a live. Dramatic much?

" Dancing is my escape. I dance because I can lose myself and forget about everything around me. My body takes control and my mind..my mind is lost in the music, the stress of life is so much less significant and the only thing that matters is moving. It is about expression yes but its also about release.." tension, stress anxiety...."besides it keeps me looking good and gives great flexibility, poise and balance." She couldn't forget the physical benefits of course.

"A very in depth response. Two points, Mademoiselle."

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Originally Posted by EW_FAN

Since Harvey didnt dance he couldnt answer the first questions, but decided to answer the second lot of questions. "I think dance is about creativity

"Creativity is a huge part of dance, yes. Two points."

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Originally Posted by porkpie

she put up her hand dacing is about having fun

"As is fun. A 'fun'damental component, if you will." Woo hoo, corny puns!

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Originally Posted by Trish

Penny thought about Dance and what it meant to her...putting her hand in the air she said "Well dance is about expressing and celebrating things, like weddings or Christenings - although some cultures dance for rain or sun or food"

"Ah, yes! Very good answer. Take two points."

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Originally Posted by WeasleyGirl

Mr. Stryker asked again another question and this time Nikolas did answered. "About...having a good time?" he assumed "Or for excercise or simply a hobby" he replied "Or like she said..." he looked at the Slytherin girl "For dates and parties". Parties were fun and that was the only time he actually dance...or tried to.

"Mmhmm. Two points, monsieur."

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Originally Posted by Granger1814

Oh, she really liked this man. This was her favorite subject to speak on in the entire world.

She waited until after others had spoken and then raised her hand, taking her turn to speak. "I dance because...well I just simply love it and it runs in the family. When I'm feeling stressed or sad, I just put on music and let the rhythm take over. I don't think while I dance...I mean, you have to think to get the technical aspects down, but I don't consciously think of each move. I just go with what feels right with the music; whether its turns, or leaps, or just a two-step. It's definitely always a great mood-booster and an awesome way to express yourself."

"A mood-booster. Heh. I like the sound of that. Two points."

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Originally Posted by brave-at-heart-xo

Why did she dance? Well, the truth was that her mother had forced her to start classes at a young age, but she obviously couldn't tell the professor that. Nor if she said it, would she be being honest to herself; she loved dancing. "I think the thing that appeals to me most about dancing is the way your body can express a feeling or emotion the way words cannot; it's an entirely different form of style and communication. It's a language that is felt instead of heard." Adelyn grinned, confident with her answer.

"An excellent answer. Two points."

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Originally Posted by VelociraptorPatronus

Lauren beamed broadly in response to Orchid's question, but couldn't really elaborate as the teacher had started talking.

Umm, experience. The Professor, or groundkeeper, had asked about their experience. "I've danced a bit around the world in different cultures, salsa, ballroom, tribal and then just dancing in clubs... umm, not clubs, discos, suitable for my age," she babbled.
"And I like dance, I guess, because it's profoundly liberating."

"Profoundly liberating," he repeated, thinking about that for a second. "I like that. A very nice answer, two points."

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Originally Posted by hpluvr037

Keefer waived his hands around in the air. "Dance is like.. emotion incarnate! When I'm happy, I do a jig. I can't help it, it just sort of... comes out." Not that it looked any good, more like clumsily falling down in time with the music.

Chad chuckled again. These kids were just so dang amusing sometimes. "Yes, I agree. I, myself, cannot help a wiggle or two here and there when I am happy about something. Two points."

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Originally Posted by Macavity

"Umm perhaps a form of fun exercise...to do something other then sitting around or walking," he mused to answer the part he could. After all Borr had assigned it as part of his desire for them to stay in shape.

"It is a nice change from the normal, isn't it? Hmm..yes....two points, Monsieur."

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Originally Posted by AlwaysSnapesGirl

So she finally raised her hand. "I guess for the people that actually do dance, it's about having fun." Because why would anyone do it if it wasn't fun for them in some way?

"Hmmm yes. Good answer. Two points."

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Originally Posted by littledhampir

This was a weird class. Was it even a class? Isobel didn't know, and she didn't really care. However, she did know that it amused her, and that was why she was still there. She also wanted to earn points for Hufflepuff, but she wasn't sure if that was possible in this weird class that was not a class. She glanced over at Maybelle when she said she danced a lot. Figures. That girl was weird, but that was probably why they were friends. Hesitantly she raised her hand, but when she spoke, she spoke with confidence. "I think dancing is a way to express yourself. Everyone has a different style of dancing, and it shows what they are like inside. They can express different emotions through how and what they dance."

"Yes, precisely," he nodded. "Two points."

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Originally Posted by Miss Marilyn

"Well, its about two people...feeling the music and rhythm within each other. As for me, sir, I use it as an outlet for anger and frustration..." Why not be honest? These people where in no position to judge her...

He smiled and nodded his head. "Ah, yes yes...excellent answer, two points."

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Originally Posted by Audux254

Eris would have to agree with a few others in the room, one she danced because she had to, but also two, it felt fun when her father would lift her on his toes for a dance to some old music.

Liking the latter answer more she raised her hand, "Because it makes me happy" she answered with a childish and carefree grin.

"And really, there is no better reason to dance other than it makes you happy, yes?" Chad matched the kid's grin, chuckling to himself. "Two points."

Chad started to pace around the room a bit. "You all bring up some very good points. Dance is about expressing emotion, it is fun, a great way to meet people, especially girls or boys...good for dates, it is beneficial for your health and so on."

He paused in his walking to think again. "Quite a few people talked about ballroom dancing. Now, as I know, there are many types of dances within ballroom. Who can name one?"

OOC: Please only post ONE type of dancing in your post. I'm looking for around fifteen different types. If you list a bunch, I will only take the first one in the list.

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momentai Forest Troll Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: oh, canada... Posts: 27,667 Hogwarts RPG Name: Blake Rouyn Second Year	you live your life just once, so don't forget about a thing called love. Quote: Originally Posted by HazelStone101 Jayden raised her hand again, ready to share her thoughts. "I dance because it's a good stress reliever for me,and a fabulous sort of exercise and a way to meet new people. Dance is an art in my eyes, so I suppose that is why I find it so appealing..." She answered cheerfully. "Mm, yes, a good stress reliever and great for excercise. Excellent answer, two points." Quote: Originally Posted by AuroraQuinn Why did she dance..? "I... I dance because I have to." she said. Well, it was true. If she didn't dance her mother would be disappointed and she would be an embarrassment at parties... "You HAVE to?" Stryker frowned slightly. "Would you care to elaborate?" Quote: Originally Posted by Fred is awesome Rose laughed at this. 'The pretty dresses? Nah, just jesting, I like to dance, as it's like... Well... I like prancing around, being able to do something that doesn't make me look like an idiot! It also helps me to meet new people!' Rose shrugged. Why did she like dance... She sighed. She wasn't sure, she just did! That's like asking why she was called Rose! He, for the first time since being told he was going to teach this blasted class, laughed slightly. "Not looking like an idiot and meeting people," he mused, nodding his head. "Excellent logic, two points." Quote: Originally Posted by Grangerfn1 Max raised a tentative hand. "Dance is an art, I guess. It's about moving your body in such a way that is rhythmically correct and generally pleasing to the eye..." He paused, a pondering expression on his face before going on to say, "...but I think it can also be about personal expression or fun. Stress relief. That kind of stuff." "Very good answer, two points." Quote: Originally Posted by snelly0217 What was dance about to Maybelle? "Dance was, and still is, my way to express my emotions." She said, smiling. "For hip-hop, I was at my best being angry, for Ballet, all my focus and happiness went into that. For Jazz, it was a mix, and lyrical was my sorrow." She said, knowing she just expressed her feelings. Chad nodded his head. "Yes, good answer, two points" Quote: Originally Posted by Kimalia Kimalia spoke her thoughts. "Well, I dance because it's fun to get into the beat of the music, and seeing my parents dance well made me want to dance like them too." "Two points," he smiled, before moving to a question for her. "What kind of dance do your parents do?" Quote: Originally Posted by MoviegoerKinz "Well, it's a great way to get the girls!" Rafe laughed, then glanced from Marilyn to Caroline to Kita. "No girl wants a shy guy who stands in the corner, they like a guy who steps up and takes a risk." He would much rather put himself out there than be that awkward guy. Rafe wasn't the best dancer, but he liked to think he had some moves. Stryker chuckled. "Ahh, yes yes. The good ol' 'get a girl' technique. Very good, two points." Quote: Originally Posted by ortalismusicoh Hmmm....This question got Nessie thinking. She raised her hand and waited her turn. "I dance becuase" she didn't really know why she danced, she just liked to it was one of her hobbies. "I...Enjoy it." she finally finished answering. "It maked you happy and makes forget about all your troubles" Now she thought she sounded rather stupid. She listened to everyone elses asnswers as she started playing with her long red hair. "Excellent answer, two points." Quote: Originally Posted by ♫♪MarcyMoo♪♫ So, why did she dance? She thought for a few seconds before slowly raising her hand in the air again. "Well, I dance to express, not impress. Over the past few years I've found that dance is a great way to express my feelings and get rid of some frustrations. You can tell stories through it, whether they're personal or not." She said. "And I guess it can be a great way to exercise and have fun too." "Ah, that is a good point. Dancing should not be about impressing. It should be about you, yes? Two points," he smiled. Quote: Originally Posted by TSnitch It was quite simple why Jai danced,"Self expression. Whether I'm in a good mood or a bad mood. It's expression. Besides, it's a part of my family tradition. We all have to dance. We just love to dance. Me not so much in public." he said with a shrug. Hehe. "Two points for the answer and I warn you, Monsieur. There will be dancing in public here." Quote: Originally Posted by Danny Boy What was Dancing about? Daniel hesitantly raised his hand "Well...to me...dancing is just something people invented because they had nothing else to do.." Which was partially true. What else did people do at parties? Chad snorted. "I like the answer and I very much agree with it! Two points!" Quote: Originally Posted by SilverTiger "Well, I had some lessons at Beauxbatons. Mostly ballroom, but a bit of theatrical dance as well." She hadn't only beeninvolved in Shakespeare-type theater after all, even if she preferred that. "But anyway, to me, dance is another way of being artistic. Being graceful, that kind of thing. It's definitely a good way to express what you're feeling, or what someone you're acting as is feeling." Since she still mostly connected dance to theater after all. "Ooh, graceful. Such a nice word and an excellent answer. Two points." Quote: Originally Posted by Anna Banana By the time this question had been asked, Sierra had edged up so much that she was now a part of the group. Maybe the groundskeeper wouldn't notice she'd missed the first question. "I don't dance," she answered, her hand raised, "but I think it's about exercise?" That came out more as a question than a response, but Sierra never claimed to be a dance expert. Nope. "Oh, and going out on dates, too." People always danced on dates and at balls. Chad looked to see where the next answer was coming from and his eyes widened in surprise as he saw who it was. Suddenly, they narrowed, as if they were acquiring a target and sending mental missiles her way. He then relaxed. This class wasn't going thaaaaaaaaaaaaat bad. "A good answer, Miss Greingoth. Two points. So glad you could join us," he nodded, giving her a look as if mentally telling her that she better behave. Quote: Originally Posted by Davvy_Wavvy Why did she dance? Why did she beathe? It was natural...it was how she stayed a live. Dramatic much? " Dancing is my escape. I dance because I can lose myself and forget about everything around me. My body takes control and my mind..my mind is lost in the music, the stress of life is so much less significant and the only thing that matters is moving. It is about expression yes but its also about release.." tension, stress anxiety...."besides it keeps me looking good and gives great flexibility, poise and balance." She couldn't forget the physical benefits of course. "A very in depth response. Two points, Mademoiselle." Quote: Originally Posted by EW_FAN Since Harvey didnt dance he couldnt answer the first questions, but decided to answer the second lot of questions. "I think dance is about creativity "Creativity is a huge part of dance, yes. Two points." Quote: Originally Posted by porkpie she put up her hand dacing is about having fun "As is fun. A 'fun'damental component, if you will." Woo hoo, corny puns! Quote: Originally Posted by Trish Penny thought about Dance and what it meant to her...putting her hand in the air she said "Well dance is about expressing and celebrating things, like weddings or Christenings - although some cultures dance for rain or sun or food" "Ah, yes! Very good answer. Take two points." Quote: Originally Posted by WeasleyGirl Mr. Stryker asked again another question and this time Nikolas did answered. "About...having a good time?" he assumed "Or for excercise or simply a hobby" he replied "Or like she said..." he looked at the Slytherin girl "For dates and parties". Parties were fun and that was the only time he actually dance...or tried to. "Mmhmm. Two points, monsieur." Quote: Originally Posted by Granger1814 Oh, she really liked this man. This was her favorite subject to speak on in the entire world. She waited until after others had spoken and then raised her hand, taking her turn to speak. "I dance because...well I just simply love it and it runs in the family. When I'm feeling stressed or sad, I just put on music and let the rhythm take over. I don't think while I dance...I mean, you have to think to get the technical aspects down, but I don't consciously think of each move. I just go with what feels right with the music; whether its turns, or leaps, or just a two-step. It's definitely always a great mood-booster and an awesome way to express yourself." "A mood-booster. Heh. I like the sound of that. Two points." Quote: Originally Posted by brave-at-heart-xo Why did she dance? Well, the truth was that her mother had forced her to start classes at a young age, but she obviously couldn't tell the professor that. Nor if she said it, would she be being honest to herself; she loved dancing. "I think the thing that appeals to me most about dancing is the way your body can express a feeling or emotion the way words cannot; it's an entirely different form of style and communication. It's a language that is felt instead of heard." Adelyn grinned, confident with her answer. "An excellent answer. Two points." Quote: Originally Posted by VelociraptorPatronus Lauren beamed broadly in response to Orchid's question, but couldn't really elaborate as the teacher had started talking. Umm, experience. The Professor, or groundkeeper, had asked about their experience. "I've danced a bit around the world in different cultures, salsa, ballroom, tribal and then just dancing in clubs... umm, not clubs, discos, suitable for my age," she babbled. "And I like dance, I guess, because it's profoundly liberating." "Profoundly liberating," he repeated, thinking about that for a second. "I like that. A very nice answer, two points." Quote: Originally Posted by hpluvr037 Keefer waived his hands around in the air. "Dance is like.. emotion incarnate! When I'm happy, I do a jig. I can't help it, it just sort of... comes out." Not that it looked any good, more like clumsily falling down in time with the music. Chad chuckled again. These kids were just so dang amusing sometimes. "Yes, I agree. I, myself, cannot help a wiggle or two here and there when I am happy about something. Two points." Quote: Originally Posted by Macavity "Umm perhaps a form of fun exercise...to do something other then sitting around or walking," he mused to answer the part he could. After all Borr had assigned it as part of his desire for them to stay in shape. "It is a nice change from the normal, isn't it? Hmm..yes....two points, Monsieur." Quote: Originally Posted by AlwaysSnapesGirl So she finally raised her hand. "I guess for the people that actually do dance, it's about having fun." Because why would anyone do it if it wasn't fun for them in some way? "Hmmm yes. Good answer. Two points." Quote: Originally Posted by littledhampir This was a weird class. Was it even a class? Isobel didn't know, and she didn't really care. However, she did know that it amused her, and that was why she was still there. She also wanted to earn points for Hufflepuff, but she wasn't sure if that was possible in this weird class that was not a class. She glanced over at Maybelle when she said she danced a lot. Figures. That girl was weird, but that was probably why they were friends. Hesitantly she raised her hand, but when she spoke, she spoke with confidence. "I think dancing is a way to express yourself. Everyone has a different style of dancing, and it shows what they are like inside. They can express different emotions through how and what they dance." "Yes, precisely," he nodded. "Two points." Quote: Originally Posted by Miss Marilyn "Well, its about two people...feeling the music and rhythm within each other. As for me, sir, I use it as an outlet for anger and frustration..." Why not be honest? These people where in no position to judge her... He smiled and nodded his head. "Ah, yes yes...excellent answer, two points." Quote: Originally Posted by Audux254 Eris would have to agree with a few others in the room, one she danced because she had to, but also two, it felt fun when her father would lift her on his toes for a dance to some old music. Liking the latter answer more she raised her hand, "Because it makes me happy" she answered with a childish and carefree grin. "And really, there is no better reason to dance other than it makes you happy, yes?" Chad matched the kid's grin, chuckling to himself. "Two points." Chad started to pace around the room a bit. "You all bring up some very good points. Dance is about expressing emotion, it is fun, a great way to meet people, especially girls or boys...good for dates, it is beneficial for your health and so on." He paused in his walking to think again. "Quite a few people talked about ballroom dancing. Now, as I know, there are many types of dances within ballroom. Who can name one?" OOC: Please only post ONE type of dancing in your post. I'm looking for around fifteen different types. If you list a bunch, I will only take the first one in the list. __________________ Guess who just got back today. Them wild-eyed boys that had been away. Haven't changed that much to say. But man, I still think them cats are crazy. They were askin' if you were around. How you was, where you could be found.... Tailz is back in town, Tailz is back in town. =)