I am fortunate here, My wife goes beyond tolerant, and even is supportive of my works. As I am currently working on Home Automation, it's a good thing, too. She even contributed ideas for new features. So far, my "workspace" has been a corner of the living room, (and not too pretty to look at) but we are closing on a house in two days and my office/ workspace has already been designated. Now I get to find out how much more productive I can be with a bit of peace and quiet while I work, instead of the TV blaring in my right ear and my daughters streaming radio feed blasting in my left ear. Ahh, but for a peaceful place to do my work.. I'd be willing to sign a 30 year mortgage! Lyle -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The PICList is archived three different ways. See http://www.piclist.com/#archives for details.