After opening a new template -nothing- happens (no window, no notification).

I've tried:
1. Wiped out everything related to textmate and reinstalled (same result)
2. Made sure the /tmp/ folder is writable (suggested in #textmate, same result)
3. Created a new OS X profile, launched textmate to have it -briefly- work.. only to stop sometime later (maybe after opening an old project).

Is there something basic I'm missing?
Any suggestions appreciated, -m