FYI

[wayfaringwordhack]

 I don't know what the deal is--if it is a nationwide thing like in New Zealand or a hotel connection thing--but my messenger service is not working.  Sorry to those I usually chat with that way.  I'm not hiding from you.  Just unable to connect...

ETA: I just remembered Yahoo! online web messenger. It isn't as stable as the downloaded version, but it seems to be letting me connect.