The situation is not that bad ... yet. Over the years I've managed to throw out enough newspapers and other crap to keep several large passageways open. But everytime I clear a spot of room, a light goes off in dad's head, and before too long some new piece of useless crap has found a new home. The solution to the space problem? Get more crap! This time, a piece of clear plastic to extend the table surface area. Why not instead clear off and throw out the pile of papers on the table? You just don't get it, do you. I don't. I can't afford to pay rent and electricity, but I'm starting the apartment hunt next week. Maybe a sublet. . . . . . . . . . . The 5205-S505 is still treating me well. No problems yet. The burner seems to work on cdrw's just fine. No time to buy the router today, decided to accompany my friend to the VA hospital. But, on the plus side, the bus ride to the train station was fast. Faster then it should have been. We've discoverred the magic bus route, methinks