Oh that article made me want an Irish Wolfhound. I wouldn't want to clean up the poop or pee if it messed in the house, but just love the way they look and bonus for being so gentle.
I remember trying to forge my moms sig when I was in... hmm.. maybe 1st grade? I did remember to use her actual name and when asked about it said that she was Korean so didn't know much English :P
I made a Doctor Who baby mobile for my soon to be here nephew :D It was very easy to make and hardly cost anything. Helps that I already had some material, but even if I didn't, it wouldn't have cost more than $20 total.