I popped into JB HiFi just an hour or so ago to check out the prices of so-called "16-gig" (more like 14) flash sticks. My iTunes music collection is expanding at a furious rate and I need to make a backup copy (it doesn't all fit on my "8-gig" (in actuality 7,4GB) iPod nano). Such a flash stick costs $140, which isn't horribly expensive, but I would prefer not to need to spend that kind of money at the moment, since it's money I don't really have. I already spent money I don't have buying a new HP mini notebook and iPod nano in the first instance. Also, I need at least to try to save up a few pennies to help with my trip to Sydney next month. It's hard to believe this is all coming up so soon. The Bookcrossing Convention and my planned fresh start in Switzerland are only about nine months away now. Goodness.