Regarding what I usually do when I get an obscene phone call and I'm in the mood (whatever kind of mood that is) and it's not just a heavy breather who is REALLY boring, I usually just say, "Excuse me while I get a cigarette" (I don't smoke -- that's just to let the perpetrator know I'm actually interested and/or taking notes). Fortunately/unfortunately they usually hang up at this point.

Is it something I said?

I just wanted material for my novel.

(Good show, Jeri, on absolution card.)

Linn the BG