Thanks for the reply Henk.
I am a new user and teaching myself, not an easy job.
I suspect that the problems I have with learning C++ will be reflected
by other new users.
By the way for any new users reading this, buy a book on using C++,
the money is well invested, and will get you off to a fast start.
Henk, any ideas on why cin.getline doesn't always get the line or
execute.  The previous line would have cout< * Origin: Friendship Corner Albany, Tx 1-915-762-2745 (1:392/15)