earthmove22:
thanks so much
You are welcome. I hope you learned a few things.
but please dont tell me it took you less than than a day
Just so you know, the posts are timestamped (03:13:37 AM to 02:57:25 AM). Of course, that doesn't include the time I spent learning to program. 
it worked as expected and i dont think i will be looking for a new wife now!
A man's blessing (and curse). May you spend too much time on things that are not on the wife's Approved Activities list.