Rob's new toy is this. Very nice toy. Necessitated cutting out a section of the top shelf of the colossus entertainment center.

It reminds us of the Ethan Allen commercial, where the announcer says that changing a room starts with one piece of furniture. Had I not made the colossus, Rob would not have determined he needed new speakers, a new receiver, a new DVD player and thus a new TV. Now eying up the big TV from my 20 year old couch I whimpered, "We need a taller couch." Which isn't of course true, but it sure seems like it.

At the very least, I could use a new slip cover for it.

While at the store, Rob bought me The Sims Deluxe. It's basically the first three Sims games plus some extra features. They've included several Roman/Grecian elements too which is nice. One of the homes I built before this came out was a Greek-style home with a cluster of columns supporting the back porch, and it's one of my favorite houses. Now I'll be able to include some spiffy Greeky wall paper and flooring and bath fixtures. The joy of it all :)