[cbiweb]

Exactly, Paul. The thing is, as mentioned above, this is the first time I've jumped the gun, because it did sound pretty definite. In the past I've always asked for a deposit, and always had a digitally signed, legally binding contract. I worked for no one unless they agreed to both. So I come out of my web design retirement a few weeks ago for a couple clients who really wanted/needed me to work for them, and I decide to take on a few more smaller jobs in between, keeping it casual, and wham! I get suckered. But you know the saying: "Fool me once..."