Dennis: Thanks so much for sharing the "side splitting" (excuse the expression) and reassuring anecdote. I've had similar crises on the a.m. commuter train where "all the world is a stage" as I'm grappling with the suddenly expanded girth. You also demonstrated a keen ability to find some humor in a situation which (I know too well) was not particularly amusing at the time of its occurence. Thanks again, Dennis. Hope to be in touch again soon. John Faus [log in to unmask]