Broken record sounds like a good plan...I hope I have the nerve to pull it off. Well, I'm not caving on this issue, plus I bought the bus ticket today, so it's a done deal.

I also have a very important scholarship application to finish up this week. I figure that that's good ammo to halt any prolonged haggling over this.

Thanks for the advice, everyone. Also, pinksoil, thanks for the compliment about my username. I was thrilled when those Namco Arcade TV units came out a few years back and Dig-Dug was on one. Good to meet a fellow fan. In fact, you've inspired me to dig up a proper avatar.