goodness gracious, me-oh-my!... and a hearty 'sacre merde!' besides... what an unexpected slew of well-wishers' good wishes... not that i don't deserve 'em all, o' course................. ;-) seriously, folks, you blow me away with your kindness [wish y'all coulda been there to help with the fire-storm's worth of candles!] love and hugs, 'mom'