yeah Dave, texting is stupid. some one has actually created an app that will convert text to speech for some phones, which begs the question, why didn't anyone just call and talk in the first place? our foster daughter averages about 1,500 a month, which isn't too bad compared to some kids, but we make her turn the phone off at the dinner table (trying to teach her some manners). think i'll send you a text on my lunch break.....