You told him it was a dumb idea, but the idiot went and did it anyway. Of course the whole thing blew up in his face just like you said it would, but now he's making noises like you should be feeling sorry for him. Now is the time to send him a tastefully appointed No-Sympathy card; the front cover might have a photograph of an iceberg or a desert on it, and the text in the middle might read something like "Told you so, you stupid git", or "You made your bed, now lie in it".-- Jeremi, Mar 18 2002 if laid up in bed injured http://www.despair.comsend any of these if appropriate. A bit expenisve for non-US residents tho [sappho, Mar 18 2002] You wishy-washy little man, you waffled to and fro, you didn't listen to my advice, just remember: I told you so-- phoenix, Mar 18 2002 random, halfbakery