... on a related subject for an example of exactly what you suggested; a excellent point made in a couple of paragraphs.

Then check how many responses he got. ZERO!!

Wasn't trying to bore you, Richard, or overwhelm you, either (though I have to admit I enjoy the give and take of a good debate). BUT, I suspect that my POINT would have gotten about the same response Marv's did if I'd done it right off the bat in a couple of paragraphs.

In fact, everyone is ignoring my real point to talk about the club auction. That's OK, too, though, if it works to the benefit of the club.

Next time I'm going to make a long POINT, I'll post a disclaimer at the beginning so you can skip over it! <g> ----- jim o\-S