somehow i feel that even that message might not get through to them.

sadly, that does sound familiar! but hey, you got a nice gift for hd_remix :).

ahh, okay. yes, i can see how that would be a mistake. your family is probably at a loss of what to get you [never mind that you told them!] and then thinks, "but wook likes cows! let's get her another cow themed-thing!".