A few laughs, a few buttons popping off some stuffed shirts and some actual relevant discourse? All in all this thread was a most enjoyable exercise to me. Twain said, "My habits protect my life, but they would assassinate you." I think that maxim can be adapted to mailing lists. Avoid what is unhealthy for you and "frolic with mince pie after midnight" when you're up to it. If anyone knows the symptoms of a moderate pox, please write me off- list! Yours for public health (care), Barry Crimmins