Being an aficionado of long road trips, remember that the point is often not getting to the destination, but all the things you'll see, experiences you'll have and people you will meet along the way that is the point of the journey. I'm sure you will meet many helpful fellow travelers here on FABO!
Hank, it would probably be a good idea to explore each section of the forum and post your questions there, instead of lengthening out your welcome thread. Just a thought. You'll get quicker and more accurate responses, I believe.
You are right. I have taken too long on the thread. I was getting great help and wanted to finish. I will look at how to get other threads going. Thanks for the reminder.