If I actually sat down and calculated my time spent on this game (started with Sims 1 / Living Large) I would most certainly have a heart attack. So, for the sake of my health, I won't. Instead I will look back fondly of my time well spent meeting new people (from all over the world...and I do mean all over) who have one very special thing in common: Simming. Doesn't matter whether you enjoy building, playing, story telling, or one of many other creative outlets the Sims provide the bottom line is that we create. We use our minds and imaginations to create places, people, and things to express ourselves through this unique and wonderful medium. I have played many games in my life (50ys) starting with board and card games. I witnessed the birth of table-top RPGs, video games, and many others. Many have impressed me, moved me, disappointed me, and sometimes upset* me, (everything from "What were they thinking?" to "I WILL beat this darn* game!") but none have held my attention longer, pulled more of my time, and has given me so much in return than The Sims. Thank you everyone who's paths I have crossed, who still keeps in touch, and to those I have yet to meet. Keep on Simmin' D. Ray Stone * is not the word I usually use but I am trying to keep this clean :)