Hmm, I overlooked the name issue when I read your posts, Writersblockade.  (BTW I too have been impressed with<em>all </em>the writing in this thread ... It's particularly nice to see such interesting stuff from a relative newcomer to E.)  I don't see any need to worry about the names now; somewhere down the line, if it becomes an issue, we can go the nicknames or middle names route.<br/><br/>Speaking of names, is there a short version of your name that you find acceptable, Writersblockade?  My lazy typing fingers would appreciate it.  :)  "WB," perhaps?<br/><br/>Say, DA, I also have been engrossed with your firefighting descriptions, in fact I assumed you had personal experience to go into such vivid detail.  Is that wrong?  If so, it makes the writing even more impressive.  :)