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Title: New front page look
Post by: Hazcat on December 30, 2009, 07:12:43 AM
What y'all think?

I like it.  The only thing I would change right now is at the bottom where it has a bunch of links to DR Radio 141 I would put the 'latest post' list.
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: BAC on December 30, 2009, 07:19:56 AM
What just happened?  I left for a few minutes, and when I came  back it was all different.  Is this the change we were promised?  :)
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: philw on December 30, 2009, 07:24:23 AM
What just happened?  I left for a few minutes, and when I came  back it was all different.  Is this the change we were promised?  :)




hehe  I was thinking the same thing



 easier to look at and get around
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: oldkat69 on December 30, 2009, 07:30:17 AM
 ??? :'(      I goota be honest.  IT SUCKS!  where is the tab for the MB podcast mp3 download? I realy miss the hot  items on the forum on the front page.
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: Marshal Halloway on December 30, 2009, 07:30:58 AM
Mornin'!

We are still working on the new layout, so there might be some "stuff" that looks weird.

The bottom of the front page will be populated with posts from different categories.

Keep comments comin'!

Thanks.

Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: alfsauve on December 30, 2009, 08:00:37 AM
I like the cleanliness of the top, banner menu.  (Home..New Articles.....Reviews)  More professional looking than the little "cells"
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: TexGun on December 30, 2009, 08:54:12 AM
Looks good...but.... I also miss the "recent posts" being prominent in the center of the page as well as the link to the MB and DRTV blogs.  The attraction of the old site was that it tried not to do too much on one page.  I do like the style of the page very much, but there may be too much on the one page.

All that being said, you are doing an excellent job.  Sometimes designing things for the public can be a thankless job.  EVERYBODY's got an opinion!
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: crusader rabbit on December 30, 2009, 09:10:41 AM
Didn't expect DRT to go all "hope-y change-y" on me, but it made me "feel good" so I like it.  A few refinements here and there may be in order, but the change is clean and looks good. ;D
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: shooter32 on December 30, 2009, 09:17:13 AM
 Nice, job well done.
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: Ulmus on December 30, 2009, 09:23:20 AM
Holy Cow!  That took me by surprise!  :o

Give me a moment to put it up again in another tab.

There.

Nice!  :)

Bright. Easy on the eyes.  Have all the inportant "reflex" buttons up in the yellow banner.  MB's radio link in the upper corner, next to the big vid panel.,  Cool vid panel.  New section for 2 admandment news.  Shooting sports section  (Hey where's the Rimfire Action Sports column?  ???)

It's very easy to navigate!

I like it!

I do have one suggestion, and it might scare you, but how about a blog section for Marshalette?  She always has something to say.
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: CDR on December 30, 2009, 09:50:08 AM
Aside from the lack of the new forum posts and a counter that counts down the days to the November 2010 and 2012 elections..........very nice job Marshal.    :D

Thank you.
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: Bill Stryker on December 30, 2009, 10:50:12 AM
Marshall,
Please put the recent posts spot back. Or tell me where it is. Going through the forum tab is a bit much.
Other wise its OK. I liked the Hunter video about his new book I am a Bob Lee Swaggert aka Bob the Nailer fan.

Let us know about DTV plans for the NRA convention this year.
Bill
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: tombogan03884 on December 30, 2009, 11:05:18 AM
Took me by surprise, but after looking around for a minute I found everything I was looking for.
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: Marshal Halloway on December 30, 2009, 11:06:16 AM
Marshall,
Please put the recent posts spot back. Or tell me where it is. Going through the forum tab is a bit much.
Other wise its OK. I liked the Hunter video about his new book I am a Bob Lee Swaggert aka Bob the Nailer fan.

Let us know about DTV plans for the NRA convention this year.
Bill

The recent posts are there - below the "News from Industry" block.

MH
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: PABLO DEL NORTE on December 30, 2009, 11:37:04 AM
 ??? :-X ???   IF IT AI'NT BROKE, DO'NT FIXIT!!!
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: tombogan03884 on December 30, 2009, 11:45:35 AM
??? :-X ???   IF IT AI'NT BROKE, DO'NT FIXIT!!!

TO GET NEW PEOPLE TO QUIT JUST LOOKING AND ACTUALLY SIGN UP AND POST    ;D
It worked on you   ;D
Welcome to the forum, stop by the New Member thread and introduce yourself.

http://www.downrange.tv/forum/index.php?topic=19.0
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: Hazcat on December 30, 2009, 01:34:37 PM
Marshal,

On the DR Radio page I would put the 'listen here' 'download mp3' right under the picture.  That way it would show without scrolling.  JMHO
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: Dharmaeye on December 30, 2009, 01:38:56 PM
I do not like the new format.
Looks like its good for advertising?
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: Teresa Heilevang on December 30, 2009, 02:30:27 PM
Ulmus... You know as well as I do that Michael is enough of a wind bag.. you do not need me in here too huffing and puffing...   :D

And we will try to start early and get the NRA convention plans down and more concrete.. real hard for us as our "plans" always start out good..but can change faster than Superman at the last minute..
( Thats what happens when you but a small fish in a big bowl.   ;D)
 But we will talk with Michael at Shot about it and see what we  can do about getting together...
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: Teresa Heilevang on December 30, 2009, 02:43:50 PM
Oh yeah... Thanks for all the input... Glad everyone is honest.. We appreciate all you have to say.

Marshal has been up for ....lets see........29 straight hours working solid ( less 15 minutes to eat AT HIS DESK no less  ::)  )... 

I went to bed at around 3 and when I got up at 8 this morning.. he was still at it. ( I actually thought I had maybe gone "Bed Pig" on him and crowded him out of bed again..  That happens sometimes..  :-\
But nope! Once he starts doing something with this large of a magnitude .. he usually has to keep going.

His new coffee called *Wake The F*** Up!!* ( some of you have got the email I sent with the picture I took)  ;D has been working. It definitely has some power punch caffeine in it cause he is still nose to the computer grindstone.

I think I'm going to have to kick into "nag mode".. He is going to be sick if he doesn't shut down for awhile ..get a hot shower and get his ass to bed! Room is dark... bed is turned down with flannel sheets on it.. Nice and quiet in the house............
I'm gonna have to get mean with him.. ( I'd try other measures to get him in there but honestly I think he's too tired and its the last thing on his mind right now.. so I'd fail... and I hate to fail at that!  haha  ;) ) so I'm stuck with being bossy... ;D
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: ellis4538 on December 30, 2009, 04:07:45 PM
Well, since I've a;ready been thanked for being honest....I don't like it!  I have never liked having something changed on me that I have no control over and was working fine before it was changed.

JMNSHO

Richard

PS:  I guess I'll just have to live with it since it's the best place on earth, cept for home with my wife and cats.
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: Teresa Heilevang on December 30, 2009, 04:07:55 PM
PARTY OUT IN MY BARN!!! Marshal just went to bed and is already sound asleep.. !
He'll be out for hours!!  ;D ;D
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: Teresa Heilevang on December 30, 2009, 04:14:20 PM
Well, since I've a;ready been thanked for being honest....I don't like it!  I have never liked having something changed on me that I have no control over and was working fine before it was changed.

JMNSHO

Richard

PS:  I guess I'll just have to live with it since it's the best place on earth, cept for home with my wife and cats.


awwwhhh~~~(http://www.rightnation.us/forums/style_emoticons/default/comfort.gif) Don't be gawumpy Ellis.... It will be aw-wite
It'll be comfortable like an old sock to you before you know it.. :-*

((I hate change too..so I really DO know how you feel) ;) But in this business.. with competition of other sites constantly trying to edge you out..  if you don't keep it fresh and new and things happening all the time you quickly become stagnant and people become so used to whats there that they become blind..
Trust me.. it would be wonderful if we could just put something up there and never touch it again.. but it just doesn't work that way...
Play around with it awhile.. I think you will come to like it.  :)
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: ellis4538 on December 30, 2009, 04:26:05 PM
There somebody goes again!  All I get is "CHANGE" and promises!

Richard
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: blackwolfe on December 30, 2009, 05:58:18 PM
One thing I liked about the old home page that I miss on this one is the format of the latest post on the forum.  On the old one there was both the subject and what section it was posted in.  The new one as far as I can tell only has the subject, not the catagory, I miss that.

Also I don't understand or get the Tag Cloud  in the bottom right.

Just my .02
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: philw on December 30, 2009, 06:28:12 PM
Defently a Job Well Done to the sleep deprived Marshal and M'ette  with all the changes they have done,   


I like how the Gun Blogger Round-Up with the RSS feed update's all in the one place   ( I never noticed it before ) 


honestly  I go straight to the forum instead of the site


and most my suggestions i have would be related to the forum   :)   

do you want the list ;) hehe
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: CJS3 on December 30, 2009, 08:36:46 PM
 :o Surprise Surprise Suprise  :o





Nice !
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: 1911 Junkie on December 30, 2009, 10:23:20 PM
At first I thought Marshall forgot to turn something back on again.  ;)

Seems cluttered to me.

I did like the recent forum activity layout better on the old page.

Guess we'll have to get used to it.

forget it, I'm going to another forum  :-*
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: JSC3ATLCSO on December 30, 2009, 11:39:35 PM
Looks good!  I like change.  As long it is TECH change.  Damn Grumpy Old F'ers - It'll be fine in a couple of days and you won't even notice
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: ellis4538 on December 31, 2009, 06:55:29 AM
JSC3ATLCSO, she asked and I responded!  That does not necessarily make me a DGOF!

Richard

PS:  When you get my age you also might be a DGOF!
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: PABLO DEL NORTE on December 31, 2009, 07:24:29 AM
 :(  ALRIGHT, WHERE ARE THE ARCHIVES OF DR RADIO &  COWBOY ACTION RADIO EPISODES?? PLEASE TELL ME I CAN STILL LISTEN TO THEM??!! ??? ??? :'(   THAT'S ALL THAT GETS ME THRU THE DAY SOMETIMES!!
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: Solus on December 31, 2009, 09:52:25 AM
I like the layout.  Seems like most stuff can be found quickly.

I have not found a spot for the "recent post" to the forum.  This was a good feature.  It was sort of an interactive chat session for the topics folks wanted to gab about....not necessarily the most vital or worthwhile ones...just the ones that had us yakking about.

If I missed the place, please point me at it. 

Thanks and good job
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: Walter45Auto on December 31, 2009, 01:22:40 PM
looks weird. I miss the part that shows the last 5 or 6 most recent forum posts.
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: Teresa Heilevang on December 31, 2009, 05:00:59 PM
The...Topics on the DRTV Forum....is there.. in more than one place. it is on the right hand side on the front page.. it is on the inner pages .. it is on every section that you click on...

Look again. :)


(http://www.downrange.tv/images/topicsforum.gif)
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: PegLeg45 on December 31, 2009, 05:57:17 PM

I think I'm going to have to kick into "nag mode"............
I'm gonna have to get mean with him......................
so I'm stuck with being bossy................................................ ;D



 :-X  :-X  :-X  :-X  :-X  :-X  :-X  :-X  :-X  :-X  :-X  :-X  :-X  :-X


Boy, oh boy.............  :-X  :-X  :-X  :-X  :-X  :-X






 ;)

 ;D
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: blackwolfe on December 31, 2009, 07:32:55 PM
The...Topics on the DRTV Forum....is there.. in more than one place. it is on the right hand side on the front page.. it is on the inner pages .. it is on every section that you click on...

Look again. :)


(http://www.downrange.tv/images/topicsforum.gif)

M'ette, saw that, but on the old one it said what section the latest post was from, i.e. Down Range, Tactical Rifle and Carbine, Etc.
That is what I miss.

Not that I'm complaing or anything.  I appreciate all the work you guys do.  Thank you. 
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: TexGun on December 31, 2009, 07:42:17 PM
:(  ALRIGHT, WHERE ARE THE ARCHIVES OF DR RADIO &  COWBOY ACTION RADIO EPISODES?? PLEASE TELL ME I CAN STILL LISTEN TO THEM??!! ??? ??? :'(   

Yes, please point us in the right direction.  ???
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: ellis4538 on December 31, 2009, 08:10:20 PM
Marshal'ette, can you direct me to MB's Blog...it isn't as easy to find as before.

Richard AKA DGOF
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: tombogan03884 on December 31, 2009, 10:42:52 PM
ELLIS, scroll down, it's on the right hand side, click on the title of the blog post or you will have to scroll past a weeks worth of MB's blog to get to the "Day by Day " cartoon  ;D
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: ellis4538 on January 01, 2010, 06:20:45 AM
Thanks Tom, found it!

Richard
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: BAC on January 01, 2010, 09:43:12 AM
The...Topics on the DRTV Forum....is there.. in more than one place. it is on the right hand side on the front page.. it is on the inner pages .. it is on every section that you click on...

Look again. :)


(http://www.downrange.tv/images/topicsforum.gif)

Is it me, or does it only show the newest topics that have been started, not the most recent posts?
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: JSC3ATLCSO on January 02, 2010, 12:49:27 AM
JSC3ATLCSO, she asked and I responded!  That does not necessarily make me a DGOF!

Richard

PS:  When you get my age you also might be a DGOF!

(Been away for the NYE Holiday first chance to respond.)

HAHA.. I already am at the ripe ole age of 29.  I just like technology.  I'm always getting new tech toys and such.  I like the cleaner look of the front page and the forum.. While I was use to the old.  Knew how to navigate it and all.  This wasn't a hard transition.

J
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: tombogan03884 on January 02, 2010, 11:27:16 AM
 Don't trust ANY ONE under 30
         ;D
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: texcaliber on January 02, 2010, 03:27:16 PM
What y'all think?

I like it.  The only thing I would change right now is at the bottom where it has a bunch of links to DR Radio 141 I would put the 'latest post' list.

+1 with Haz, I am missing the latest posts on the home page. 

Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: Teresa Heilevang on January 03, 2010, 01:26:34 AM
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Marshal changed it for you~~ you big ole' babies...  ;D

Like it better now?   ::)

***Mumbling to myself***~~~((((((I swear I would think  they all have been taking lessons in nagging.. must have learned it somewhere.. Now "WHERE"  would be a good question cause I know for a fact that none of these men got that from listening to a woman.. Nope!! NEVER!!!  Cause when we talk we don't nag.. we just make "suggestions"" several times( until we get our way)..  ;)
Hmmmm~~ I wonder how they learned to do that and have Marshal just jump to it............ (http://www.cascity.com/howard/animations/ummm.gif)  I think I may have to try to somehow find out.... and use it to my advantage... )))) (http://www.cascity.com/howard/animations/77.gif)......
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: texcaliber on January 03, 2010, 07:19:35 PM
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Marshal changed it for you~~ you big ole' babies...  ;D

Like it better now?   ::)

***Mumbling to myself***~~~((((((I swear I would think  they all have been taking lessons in nagging.. must have learned it somewhere.. Now "WHERE"  would be a good question cause I know for a fact that none of these men got that from listening to a woman.. Nope!! NEVER!!!  Cause when we talk we don't nag.. we just make "suggestions"" several times( until we get our way)..  ;)
Hmmmm~~ I wonder how they learned to do that and have Marshal just jump to it............ (http://www.cascity.com/howard/animations/ummm.gif)  I think I may have to try to somehow find out.... and use it to my advantage... )))) (http://www.cascity.com/howard/animations/77.gif)......



ummm,errrrr, ahhhhhh oh heck +1 I think
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: Timothy on January 03, 2010, 07:32:23 PM
Don't trust ANY ONE under 30 40
         ;D

Better!

 :)
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: twyacht on January 03, 2010, 08:57:25 PM
Better!

 :)
Thank you. I feel much better now,..... 8) Good to have it "mixed up a bit" just when I had the old page figured out,...

Good deal.
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: Walter45Auto on January 04, 2010, 12:08:32 AM
It STILL confuses me..... ;D
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: BAC on January 04, 2010, 09:59:36 AM
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Marshal changed it for you~~ you big ole' babies...  ;D

Like it better now?   ::)

***Mumbling to myself***~~~((((((I swear I would think  they all have been taking lessons in nagging.. must have learned it somewhere.. Now "WHERE"  would be a good question cause I know for a fact that none of these men got that from listening to a woman.. Nope!! NEVER!!!  Cause when we talk we don't nag.. we just make "suggestions"" several times( until we get our way)..  ;)
Hmmmm~~ I wonder how they learned to do that and have Marshal just jump to it............ (http://www.cascity.com/howard/animations/ummm.gif)  I think I may have to try to somehow find out.... and use it to my advantage... )))) (http://www.cascity.com/howard/animations/77.gif)......


On second thought, I liked it better the other way.  Could you please change it back?   ;D ::)
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: PABLO DEL NORTE on January 04, 2010, 11:32:01 AM
 ::) YEAH, I SECOND THAT MOTION!! :)  I'M STILL LOOKING FOR CAS RADIO & DR RADIO ARCHIVES :'( :'(

(MAN, I CAN JUST IMAGINE THE BOSS LADY'S ANSWER :-[
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: Solus on January 04, 2010, 12:21:00 PM
Not to be picky, well too picky, but the Latest on the DRTV Forum seems to show the last 5 or so Posts, not tha last 5 or so Topics.    so if one topic has the last 5 posts, it will be the only topic on the list...

Is that correct?
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: Teresa Heilevang on January 05, 2010, 02:07:10 PM
On second thought, I liked it better the other way.  Could you please change it back?   ;D ::)

(http://www.cascity.com/howard/animations/pullhair.gif)

Uhhhhhh BAC?? ?
(http://www.rightnation.us/forums/style_emoticons/default/kissass.gif)


Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: BAC on January 05, 2010, 04:43:40 PM
(http://www.cascity.com/howard/animations/pullhair.gif)

Uhhhhhh BAC?? ?
(http://www.rightnation.us/forums/style_emoticons/default/kissass.gif)




Well, maybe on third thought... ;D
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: Marshal Halloway on January 06, 2010, 05:05:12 PM
Folks,

Sorry for ignoring you....

I have made a to do list based on some of your comments. Don't give up on me yet....  ;D

The archives will return, plus a lot of other content and in a new package.

The old radio archive is still available here....
http://www.downrange.tv/podcast.htm

All the changes we have made is not because we wanted to "fix something that is not broken". It is all done to prepare for the 2010 chores and to be more efficient in what we're doing. A lot of the manual labor is now being automated giving us more time to give you what is more important than the layout.... which is content.

More later....
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: philw on January 06, 2010, 06:40:42 PM
Got something for your list.  :)


What I would like to see is a subscription service for online viewing of the current and past shows online and avalible for people over seas
that is a fair price.


Also a couple of changes to help with the forum  ;)
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: PABLO DEL NORTE on January 07, 2010, 07:59:39 AM
 :-[ OK, NO MORE WHINING BOSS MAN.  ;D 

THANK YOU FOR THE ARCHIVES PODCAST!!!!!!!!!!  NOW I DON'T HAVE TO LISTEN TO THE BS ON THE RADIO!!!!!

Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: MikeBjerum on January 20, 2010, 04:07:41 PM
OK  :-[ Color me embarassed  :-[ but I finally figured you whack jobs out  :-[

I come in through www.shootinggallery.tv (http://www.shootinggallery.tv) and couldn't figure out your issues.

Today I did something I do very seldom and went to www.downrange.tv (http://www.downrange.tv) ... Holy Cow  :o

I'm too old to try all that, so I'll keep going my old way!

What is that noise ... Sounds like a bag of blackeyed peas spilling on the floor ... Where's M'ette  ;D
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: philw on January 21, 2010, 04:40:08 AM
OK  :-[ Color me embarassed  :-[ but I finally figured you whack jobs out  :-[

I come in through www.shootinggallery.tv (http://www.shootinggallery.tv) and couldn't figure out your issues.

Today I did something I do very seldom and went to www.downrange.tv (http://www.downrange.tv) ... Holy Cow  :o

I'm too old to try all that, so I'll keep going my old way!

What is that noise ... Sounds like a bag of blackeyed peas spilling on the floor ... Where's M'ette  ;D

hahah  you will be stuffed  then when MH  catches up on his "To-Do list  and changes that page as well to be the same as the rest of the site   hahah

:P
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: Mericet on January 21, 2010, 08:04:31 AM
I like the new look. My only criticism is that the video section is so big that a lot of content on the front page is now below the fold.
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: Marshal Halloway on January 27, 2010, 12:33:41 AM

Hi folks!

An update about our front page....

We're still working on the redesign and we have listened and are still listening....

We can't fulfill all requests, but some changes will be made. First on the list was done tonight. Biggest concern has been the new video player which we launched during SHOT. After feedback from our members as well as our advertisers, we decided to move our new player to a dedicated page, keeping posts and video blogs highlighted as we did originally. You can still reach the player on the front page by clicking on the links. We will still continue to highlight videos in our article section with reference links etc.

Biggest challenge is to make room for and highlight our new features for 2010, but we will manage.

Michael and I are working frantically on new projects, the most exiting being TV quality shows only available online and complimenting Shooting Gallery, The Best Defense and Cowboys. These will be 30 to 45 minute shows dedicated to firearms, training, events, etc.

Production is planned to start in early March with a dedicated crew. We hope to have The Best Defense Director Tim Cremin on board as part of the team. This will make it possible for us to make content you all have been asking for.

Thanks again for email, PMS and phone call. This is your site as well as ours and Outdoor Channel, so don't be a stranger....

Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: tombogan03884 on January 27, 2010, 01:31:04 AM
Looks cool Marshal, Thanks.
Now I can't wait for March  ;D
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: texcaliber on January 27, 2010, 10:56:37 AM
+1 with Haz, I am missing the latest posts on the home page. 



Thank you very much for getting me that wha-burger and french-cries. The forum and front page is awesome. Thanks for the outstanding work.

tex
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: Teresa Heilevang on January 27, 2010, 10:26:00 PM

Thanks again for email, PMS and phone call. This is your site as well as ours and Outdoor Channel, so don't be a stranger....



PMS??? THAT'S what the problem has been lately... you have been given PMS.. LOL
 ;D ;D
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: PegLeg45 on January 27, 2010, 10:29:31 PM
PMS??? THAT'S what the problem has been lately... you have been given PMS.. LOL
 ;D ;D


Somebody send Marshal some Midol....


Sorry, couldn't resist.....it's the meds, you see........    ;D
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: philw on January 28, 2010, 03:52:08 AM
PMSL   hahaha
Title: Re: New front page look
Post by: shooter32 on January 28, 2010, 08:22:29 AM
PMS??? THAT'S what the problem has been lately... you have been given PMS.. LOL
 ;D ;D



That's what happens with the lack of sleep!!  ;D