Thanks folks, I'll see what I can do with some of those. Hecate are you sure that was banjo strings and not bodhran skins? I've heard the "eat a peck of dirt before you die" saying too and also heard people mutter "kiss to the gods" and then eat the dropped morsel of whatever fell on the floor. Never figgered out why they'd say that though. Thanks for the Auxiris tip Mz.Sorchy. If you're out there Auxiris, give up a favorite tale if you like.