so i guess if i get this working all i gotta do know is learn how to write the script *puts life on hold for several months... unplugs fone, cuts plug off tv, and installs the 'bucket' onto chair* i've never learned a scripting language before, this could take some time...

and on a more constuctive note, i've been searching for patches to fix this problem for a little while now, if i find any i'll post the link here