Now see, what you need is not a "no more new hobbies" rule, but a large air conditioned workshop added on to the house. Gareth You're wishing, beloved. Besides I agree with Talana. So don't get any ideas about "sharing" hobbies with Dairmaid! I just got a horrible visual of more hobby *stuff* in our apartment as well....EEK! <I feel faint...> Janece