[PraiseCaster]

..... this seems to be indicitive of living out here in California. I'm kinda outgoing, and gregarious, and I like to talk to people, yet i notice a lot of the aloofness of fellow Californians, and it doesnt seem to matter there background.

Only a couple options I can think of:

1) Try to get to know em a little better. you'll have to have a strong anti-gag reflex. But maybe if you get beyond the walls between the two of you, it might get better (I said might, as in maybe, maybe not).

But that may not be an option if he is mental (dont put yourself in his line of fire!!!!)

2) call the police and complain when it gets past 8:00pm and he is getting loud, but, I would only do this if you share walls with him, and he also shares walls with others in the complex. If its only you two sharin walls, DONT DO IT!

3) Ignore it. I know that seems hard, especially since he seems to be tryin so hard to put off an air of arrogance, but, some times being the bigger and better man, and saying to yourself, 'He only slams some doors some times, and acts like a yahoo. He doesnt call me names, threaten me, my wife or kids, or my dog, so he really isnt hurting me, he's just a bit of a minor irritant.' Then once you put it in that perspective, it wont gnaw at you as much. you took the high road, ther is peace in your house, and your wifey will think you are so cool!

Personally, I'd pick number three for now, and wait and see if an opportunity arises in the future, to possibly make in-roads with him.

But dont let this get under your skin, all it will do is give ya tummy ache, and a bitter taste in your mouth. Your bigger and better than that, your a Tele Player!

Oh, its only my 2 cents werth, and its been devalued to junk bond status :? !