I'm probably the wrong one to ask. I'm a real big "escalate the conflict" guy-- you know, "send a disproportionate response."

I am that angry FOR you.

Her "whatever it takes" struck me, as you know, as being disingenous, but I backed out of it because I didn't want to throw water on your parade, and what if I was wrong?? I've been in a pretty cynical mood myself this past week, so I didn't want to advise you too strongly.

Still don't. I'll wait for cooler heads to respond. Me, I'd probably be gone myself when she got back. At a MINIMUM, I'd have the house locked up tight, every single light off, and the security system armed. mad mad