Hey all,
Again, thanks for all the input (ohmygosh - I started a popular thread ).
(Ben, I just noticed it - thanks for fixing my 'bad' link )
For all who've followed this 'rant' I'd like to direct you to my latest on the ? that started this thread.
(fingers crossed)... http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showthread.php?p=9262

Holy &^%*$##@ I made a successful link!!!