thanks for all the advice everyoneo, its really helped. i had a feeling the nights would be a little different at first. hopefully its a feeling that passes quickly. im not sure if ill bring an ipod, part of my motivation to go solo is to be completely without other people. i dont think i would be accomplishing that if i could listen to people, plus id be missing the great sound of quiet, which is impossible to find in the cities. thanks again

jake