Ah, I can understand that, Tweed. I don't get the ipod thing. If I have music on, I want it to fill the air AND I don't want my ears plugged by anything all day. I guess that's one reason why I never wound up with a walkman on my belt everyday, too. Sure they have their uses, place, and times, but not to the exclusion of all else. At least when I tune in and drop out it isn't such an isolated thing.:-)