thanks, all -- I still have to love my mother- in- law's reaction:
"Shoulda saved the 18 years of trouble and bought a bigger house instead."
For what it's worth, my wife said I can (and i quote) spend "any amount on any one cigar to celebrate the birth"... and let the drooling commence... At least I now have a quest when I have my thesis meetings a few blocks from Holts... Of course, I'll have to sample all of the candidates to make sure I'm picking the best possible cigar :wink:
Thanks again, all,
ZugbugPete