Saw this on Strobist.com today .. have not done it yet, i might soon! Heniway highway, I just thought of sharing this in the forum. Here's the link ...

DIY Ring Flash (http://www.dennisonbertram.com/hackmaster/2005/02/build-your-own-ring-flash.htm)

great info! who would volunteer to do this for me ? (joke)

nice one alan!!! very resourceful indeed.. :)

Thanks, Alan, for putting that up.