Pat & Tricia for your words - it does put everything into perspective for me. guess i am just a bit obsessive when it comes to surveys as i do enjoy doing them and the 80 cents doesn't hurt either (that's where i make the bulk of my money). maybe i should shop more and spend money on things for my hh and my family and try not to let surveys get the better of me. again and i hope you both have a great labor day holiday.