So here's the update on the life: My skin problem is nearly fully cleared up. I have/had a condition called pityriasis rosea that fucking sucks. Basically they don't know what causes it, only that it's not contagious and soap makes it worse. Thanks a lot, doc. I got some cream to clear it up, but I fucked up when I went to New Orleans. I had been using a loofah to scrub down, but forgot it when I went out of town. Apparently there was residual soap on the wash rag I used, and it got all over me. That's what I get for trying to keep myself clean. So I'm back on track now since I"ve been back home. Seems the medication CAN work if you get really agressive with it. Anyway, still haven't gotten my camera checked out. Will probably bring it into the shop tomorrow or friday. Hopefully it'll be something not too bad. It's still under warrenty, though I need to find out whether or not I have to send it in. Updates will come next week when I get any news about the SLR. 