hi, just wanted to let you all know that i made it safe over to the usa. also i might not be around so much on here til ple 5.0 is availlable for download - not sure if i want to install 4.5 ple. in germany i was fortunate to have access to maya, but i is no longer in germany. now it is preparing my wedding (september 13th) which matters most and then get me a job here.