JellyB, thanks for the encouragement. I ended up leaving the office and caught the last 20 min of S13 and S11's basketball game. D6 came with me. It was a much needed break. Next time I get frazzled I will definitely try your technique. How can I refuse such a delicious request . It reminds me of some of the techniques suggested by Zelig Pliskin - someone I really admire.