.htaccess for dummies (me)

OK, I've been through the tutorirals and still can't seem to get it right. I need to block an IP address (I understand the fultlity of this), but have to try anyways.
This is the code I get from my hosting company, but when I place it in my .htaccess file I end up blocking everyone.
<Limit GET>
order allow,deny
allow from all
deny from xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx.
</Limit>
I'm using ws-ftp to place this file on the server using the ASCII mode.
It's probably simple, but I don't see it.
Any help much appreciated.
Leon Wine snob

Try it this way:
(yes, without the LIMIT GET part)
order allow,deny
deny from xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
allow from all

Mzzl, Chris

Thnx already tried that one.....it turned out to be an issue with my hosting company.......just fixed it about 2 ago.... Thanx anyway.:)