Did you get the Keebler cookie jars?  You can still find the specially marked packages in some discount stores, like Big Lots.

For more info and a printable order form:

http://www.kelloggs.com/promotions/starwars/gg_cookie_jars.shtml

Other food-related premiums available in the U.S. earlier this year (you'll have to hunt for the marked packaging now):

Crispix mail-in: R2-D2 snack bowl
Eggos mail-in: Star Wars FX Plate

Both these say "Offer good while supplies last"

Hmmmm.. Depends on how much stuff I find that I want and whether or not my husband is with me at the time. <G>

Lots of great things to think about.  We haven't looked at any other cars at this point, but I have a coupon to get a $50 American Express Gift Card if I test drive a Hyundai, so I'll check 'em out.  Now, my mechanic had told us to stay away from Hyundai and Kia, but Inadvertent Imitation, it sounds like you've had good luck with yours so I'll definitely pay closer attention. 

Infamy Of Crete, I haven't looked at the Honda Civic in person, but it didn't get as high a ratings from the various car reviewers (Edmunds, Consumer Report, etc.), so that's why I picked the Prius.  Maybe I should take a closer look at the Civic.

Thanks again, everyone!  We still haven't made a decision yet.....

About 7 or 8 years ago, I created a computer database of my collection and plugged in values from current price guides and magazines.  It was worth more than $20,000.  Then my database got too huge for my computer at the time and started freaking out, and I got behind, and prices have changed, but I figure with all the new stuff, it's gotta be in the $20K-25K range, at least.  We talked about trying to get an insurance rider for the collection, but until we get the stuff organized (still waiting to tile that Star Wars room) and cataloged again, I'm sure we can't even *talk* to our insurance agent about it.  Plus, with the cost of insurance in Florida right now, it may be more than we can afford. 

Bottom line, if I lost my collection, I'd probably lose a lot more as well, and at that point, there'd be more important things to spend any insurance money on than rebuilding the collection.  Plus, as some of you have mentioned, I have a few rare or hard-to-find pieces, and lots of vintage stuff.  I mean, I've been collecting since the first movie came out.  Plus, like some of you have said, I don't know if emotionally I would be able to keep collecting.  I would definitely be heartbroken.  I'd probably have to take anti-depressants or get therapy or something if I lost it all. 

I guess this is the right forum...
This is the plug 'n' play game that uses a seeker ball to track your movements with a mini-lightsaber.  I've been wanting this from day one, but couldn't afford it, then we couldn't find it anywhere, and finally, last night, it showed up again at Wal-mart, and my wonderful husband picked it up for me.

Ow, my wrist and elbow hurt this morning!

It's a little annoying, in that you have to turn off the game and turn it back on to switch players (at least, I haven't found any other way to switch players; nothing in the manual about it).

In actual play, it seems like sometimes it reads my movements, sometimes it doesn't.  Some of the problem could be because I'm short, so the seeker ball doesn't point at my chest the way it should according to the manual; it's more at my head height.  Between that, and the fact I'm terrible at video games anyway, I still haven't made it past Stage 1.

One good point, though -- I don't get a lot of exercise, and this is kind of a physical game, so maybe I'll lose weight. 

My husband and I are looking at cars.  We did a lot of internet research and test drove the Prius and the Scion XB last weekend.  Now, we're trying to make the final decision.

I love the Prius -- Tim thinks it'll take a lot of getting used to (looking down a "tunnel" to the digital speedometer reading, computer display screen always doing something in the center of the dash, and a slight hesitation when you first push the accelerator).  He's also concerned about a couple of dozen reports that the gas engine can suddenly die on you while you're driving.  And it's more expensive.

Scion still gets good gas mileage, has a lot of storage/cargo space, and drives like a normal car.   And it's cheaper.

So, if anyone here has a Prius or a Scion and wants to share their opinions of those cars, please let me know.  Maybe it'll help!

Auriette

I've gotta plug a local place - if you're ever in Pensacola check out the Scenic 90 Cafe on Cervantes Street (aka Highway 90).  They have the best burger, fries, and shake we've found.  They just went up on their prices a little, I think it's now $4.50 for the burger and fries and $3.49 for the shake, but it's worth it.  I can never finish the burger, so I always have a snack for later.   

National chain-wise, I'll go with Burger King.  We used to eat at Hardee's a lot, but their new prices are too high for fast food.

Ewwww, salsa.  I don't like the chunky bits.  I do like a little Taco Bell mild red sauce on my chimichangas....