I have had a week or so to digest what it's like being a member of CH newsgroup. I've asked a few questions and made a few comments. All replies have been very friendly. Prior to being able to post here, I got the digest version of the list. I still don't know what the digest interval is. But I seem to be getting all the postings eventually. I'm thinking about changing my subscription from digest to get the individual posts, so that I can reply more efficiently. Anyway, that's all procedural stuff. For the content stuff I give the group an A+ not only because it tracks my interest 100%, but also because everyone I have met _is cool people_. (Not to mention knowledgeable.) I realize now that this group has been going on for years, and I even saw the archives. Where have I been? Good question. I guess I thought I was one of only a few chileheads around. But I failed to look globally. Now, I can say that I have friends of the same ilk (obsession) that I can call on, before a vacation, to see if we can stop by to introduce ourselves. That's how comfortable I feel here. So I have done homework and intend to do a lot more as time permits. Let me offer a brief bio if I haven't done so already (possible, because of the breakneck speed and quantity of posts here...) I have a LAN business here in silicon valley, and am 52 years old. I'm thinking about retiring or at least changing professions because of the constant change in technology I have to keep up with. I have a wonderful wife and three kids: one a college senior in New York, one a college sophomore in D.C. and a son who will graduate high school this year. They are all non-chileheads. (the handkerchief is coming out...) I can learn a lot here, from everyone's recipes and advice, and maybe even offer some advice of my own. Thank you all for the great community and quick response. I hope I can live up to your reputation! John