Well, not sure what a 'hoodrat' is. I've seen a few field mice in my area but wasn't aware that we had rats in SA. What do you do, shoot them?

Dude, you know what helps me get through it is pulling all the rock out and putting it back in a different configuration. When the dust settles and the glass is clean again, then I'm hooked. But I honestly don't know how to spend another bill since realestate has become a problem.

As far as spending money is concerned, I'm leaning towards other ventures myself. I want to get a quick release for my bike's trunk. Spending more money on the tank just isn't feasible any more.

...of course I still routinely check out the for sale threads.