Cecil Lee

Dear Anon, Thank you for drawing up the illustration. From what I can see, it is good that there is quite some distance between bedroom 1 and master bedroom. And from the sketch, it also looks like the master bedroom door is not directly aligned with bedroom 1 door. This is good. In my opinion, although, bedroom 1, 2 (with bathroom) and master bedroom are in the same corridor, because of the adequate space between e.g. bedroom 1 and masterbedroom and bedroom 1 and 2 doors also pose not much a threat here. Therefore, I personally feel that there is not much problem - here. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Flannery, 1. Under the symbolic animal concept, yes, the centre represents the Yellow snake. 2. Overall, we should not take the animals "literally". As the saying goes "a picture paints a thousand words". 3. Let me go off-track (first): In Singapore, when we started our first Singapore elections to elect representatives to Parliament, it was mandatory for political parties to adopt animal signs. 4. Thus, if one does not have or could not think of one; candidates can choose from the register a list of "party symbol". Thus one can find an independent candidate with e.g. an animal symbol as an example an elephant, or star etc... 5. Therefore, if (in a hypotheical case) if the candidate choose an Elephant symbol; it does not necessary mean that there is something unique associated with it. Here, the rationale why, symbols have to go with party names is because of the literacy rate at that time was very poor especially with adult voters. Therefore, when adult voters cannot or may not really read "romanised names" symbols are easily recognised by most of us. 6. Here, parallel can be found with pictorial representations: 6.1 When one sees a Phoenix: It is considered pink/red and represents in it's original form pink/red = South direction while a bird is akin to flying freely in a clear space environment. 6.2 A tortise with it's hardshell represents or looks like a hill/mountain. And one look and one can visualise it as a `solid backing'. 6.3 Similarly, we call the centre animal " Yellow Snake ". Here, the snake is again a pictorial representation of the earth element (which is the centre of the house). And it is also known as the "yellow snake". Where yellow colour represents earth element. 7. Therefore, in my opinion, there is really not much issue with your interpretation of centre as the `snakes' domain. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Allison, 1. In my opinion, once one bought the house and unless there is a drastic move (most of the time impossible or impractial to change the location) of the toilet. 2. There is really not much one can do. However, as a comfort: usually, if the toilets are in particular located with at least of the walls sharing an external wall; this is considered overall acceptable. 3. Here, contrast this to worst-off senarios like toilets at the centrepoint (the reason why it is better to have the toilet sharing an external wall - thus impossible in such a situation to have the toilet at the centrepoint of the house). 4. Usually the concept of the Eight House is that if one does not spent time at a specific sector - this is really not an issue. 5. Contrast this to the `extreme' where someone found that the toilet is located at his/her "prosperity sector". Here, does it make sense to purposely spent time or as much time there? If this sounds unreasonable, then it is not really of an issue. 6. For those who are building a new house, it is best to consolidate all the toilets at a specific sector of the house. Rather than out of convenience, toilets are at e.g North, South & East of the house. Where possible, if the house is medium sized or large, one could possible reduce the toilets to e.g. North (two toilets can be there to serve i.e. bedroom 2 and 3) and East (another toilet perhaps to serve the master bedroom). 7. For the toilet(s), the best one can apply is the Yin and Yang concept of keeping it more yang i.e. bright and dry. since toilet locations are considered more yin. Thus have a balance of more yang element there. 8. Simple things like chosing table tops in lighter colours is better than e.g. black. Although black looks `classy' it may if the toilet has less lighting.. less reflection causing that area to be darker. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Yew-Meng, In my opinion, and I believe, it is the general consensus of many Feng Shui practitioners that there is no basis in the type of concept put forth by such books. The key ingredient of Feng Shui is based on the Five Elements Concept. Even under the Flying Star or Eight House (Compass Schools) if one check with many of the more popular practitioners; many would not agree with the type of concept put forth i.e. reversal of magnetic poles. The traditional Flying Star model is a horizontal model i.e. looking 360 degrees horizontally. This traditional model has been adapted to look at flats/apartments and thus; the `Vertical Flying Star model' was born for that purpose. It is said that each level has a different influence of Qi. And, the Flying Star apartment house numbers is popular especially in densely packed cities like Hong Kong. Where, at every turn, houses are always one or more than two storeys or more high. You can try to use the Flying Star house no. report by keying in a zero ( 0 value) in the # field and check the results. But, my emphasis is that the Flying Star house no. report is of secondary importance. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Allison, 1. Recently, I posted a painting with double 9 fishes. 2. For example, if one look closely at that particular painting, 2 x 9 set of fishes are facing each other. " 9 " represents or sounds like longevity. And thus is considered an auspicious number. 3. Yes, Chinese lanterns: some which you had mentioned either had four sides or there are four round lanterns X 2 on each side is equally acceptable. It would be best to use a `pair' or even numbers and it would not be good to add an extra `fish' unless it is a single piece of painting or drawing/art work. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Paul, 1. For the type of Ba Gua to use, you can look at the most recent postings to the conference: Photo Tours of Interest (with pictures). 2. Look out for the most recent postings: Part I, II and III where there are descriptions and pictures of the various types of Ba Gua mirrors and the purpose of its use. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. I am glad you find the forum useful. 2. Firstly, there should not be any conflict between a weak metal and a wood-horse as the second is the heavenly stem plus earthly branch of your year of birth. 3. And in the greater picture of Pillars of Destiny: it is part of the overall picture of your Pillars of Destiny or Ba Zi - where your weak metal is derived from not only the Year but also includes the Month, Day and Time of birth. 4. For Gua or Kua being 1; one has to remember that it is also based on a general overview i.e. based on the Year of birth only. Thus, to re-cap; a proper or a simple basic Pillars of Destiny would alone take into consideration Year, Month, Day and Time. 5. Contrast this to just the Year of birth being looked at when we look at Gua or Kua number. Therefore, it is felt that there is not much comparison that can be done between the two: Eight House (Gua number) and Pillars of Destiny e.g. weak metal. Since there is no direct comparison, the two cannot be used to re-enforce each other. 6. The rationale of the success of the Eight House or 4 good/4 bad directions is it's ease of understanding and ease of use. This is it's plus point. 7. But for those, who want to advance further could perhaps use advanced concepts like: for example if one is a weak metal person, then finding a house with `earth' element is more beneficial. Since earth helps metal to grow. Thus if one uses Ba Zi Feng Shui then, one may consider a house with the directions at NE or SW - or a earth house. The above is a simplistic look at group of concepts relating to Five elements concept. 8. If one may start to wonder, then it is best said that Eight House cannot be used to confirm the Ba Zi method; since we are not comparing `apples' with `apples' but apples (Eight House - only one's year of birth) with an orange i.e. Year, Month, Day & Time of birth. 9. It is also similar to the concepts of: Flying Star Feng Shui & Nine Star Ki Although, if anyone ask a good FS practitioner, he/she will say that both are one and the same. But when we try to `mix' and match Flying Star with Nine Star Ki; one will be at a total lost or bewildered. As both follow different paths and results are not essentially identical -- for confirmation. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Peck Wun, Usually, if one has children; it would not be good to have the two bedroom doors face directly each other. Even a parent's room door facing a child's door directly is considered inauspicious. It is felt that this could inadvertenly create a clash or result in disagreements or arguments between the two parties staying in each room with one another. The bedroom door can still face each other if one room is one's personal study/work location and the other room is used for sleep. Otherwise, best to avoid doors facing each other. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Chee Siong, 1. There is no cure under the Eight House Theory as it cannot be broken down into the Five Elements concept. 2. The theory is very useful; if one has yet to purchase the house. And it serves as a good guide or indicator as to how suitable a house is to a person. 3. It is good to hear that the bedroom and study areas are good sectors for you. 4. Depening on your interests or non-interest in other Feng Shui methods; you may like to find out more on the other discipline of the compass school of Feng Shui: Flying Star Feng Shui. (It is used to further reduce any possibility of problems). Otherwise, if you personally feel that the current situation is acceptable, then, that is fine. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Nina, In my opinion, I would classify this type of question into two categories:- 1. Potential Sha Qi or poison arrow and/or 2. Commonsense approach. Under Para 1, above, a tree may become a poison arrow if it ends up with a thin tall tree trunk. And if one stands at the window (even) of a low rise house; should this thin trunk (or pole like) object slice thru the window, it then becomes a potential Sha Qi or poison arrows. Under Para 2, it shares a common situation e.g. like a bedroom above a kitchen. Where in some situations, fire is more likely to break out in a kitchen. Therefore, a common sense approach. Or it is not good to have a toilet or sewerage pipes above the main door. What happens if there is a leak. And persons going thru the main door, is showered with the leak. Under Para 2, "Commonsense approach"; there are instances where, trees if they are not trimmed properly can provide: 2.1 In some instances: Honet bees, makes nest on these trees or 2.2 Ants, use the tree or branches to move between the house and the ground. Ants may have nests also on the branches of the trees. (Not considering termites etc)... 2.3 Animals such as stray cats and even rats have been known to climb the trees and the untrimmed branches is like a gateway for easy movement. 2.4 In my country, the crow population can be considered as `out-of control' in some locations and they do use the trees as perches etc.. And there is known evidence of e.g. flu virus passing between birds to humans etc... I am not trying to exagerate but some of the above may happen in some cases. While, I must admit, if the trees are properly trimmed, they should not pose any problems. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Diana, 1. Thank you for your message. 2. I had difficulty replying to your mail because frankly, when I see DOB's quoted in any of the forum messages; I really do not have the time to look at each individual's DOB not counting that there were several DOB's quoted in the mail. 3. Therefore, any questions, added with such information, I will have to usually skip answering any of the additional questions. 4. For more information as to how to get quick answers, the link or rationale as to why some questions - never gets answered can be found under the following link-: http://www.geomancy.net/contact/contact-forum-etiquette/contact-forum-etiquette.htm 5. Guidelines to installing a waterfall:- 5.1 Ideally, if the site (contrast this to a single unit i.e. house): A site e.g. a development such as a commercial building; a industrial building; shopping complex or a condominum project. It is beneficial to install e.g. a "waterfall". 5.2 Symbolism in Feng Shui The key success factor in " Wealth generation" in Feng Shui has to do with retention of wealth. The clue is given under this URL:- http://www.geomancy.net/events/Rotary_Club_FS_Talk/rc_talk_slide_28.htm In the above slides, one will notice that the concept of Wealth is one where symbolically, wealth is received or retained. Similarily, the clue can also be found under this link:- http://www.geomancy.net/events/Rotary_Club_FS_Talk/rc_talk_slide_19.htm Here, it symbolises two hands clasped together to receive wealth. 5.3 Therefore, it will not help much if one purchases a Water fountain or Water fall and instead of retaining wealth, such water fountains - IF THEY DO SPURT OUT water i.e. waste water where instead of water flowing in.. water gets scattered away... this is equivalent of " spending money ". 6. In such a situation, choose the waterfall or fountain carefully. In the above case, referred under:- http://www.geomancy.net/events/Rotary_Club_FS_Talk/rc_talk_slide_28.htm This location is the Suntec City Water fountain where if one notice carefully, water is gathered into the centre. And the ring or circular ring shown is made of metal element. There is a Three Harmonious Element combination at work here:- Earth element: wealth at the centre. Where water falls into the `earth' in the middle. Metal element (the huge metallic ring - as seen in the picture) Water element (from the fountain) Under the Five Elements Concept, Productive cycle: Ref URL: http://www.geomancy.net/resources/theories/fs-5element.htm One will notice the harmony of EARTH with METAL with WATER. Making this a three cycle flow of productive sequence. 7. This particular water fountain, located in Singapore, has been officially declared as the World's Largest Water fountain. And the Suntec City is famous as it was a joint venture of Hong Kong Million/ Billionares built seriously on Feng Shui prespective. 8. Frankly, it is very difficult for me to comment whether it is good or bad to install a waterfall, based on a few words of description. As I try not to `imagine' too much. For fear, that I may guess wrongly. There are many other considerations for placement of a waterfeature in or outside the home. Other considerations include (importantly) what is the neighbourhood like, the frontage, the back and even gradient and plot of land. Other compass issues like West, Tiger side and NE (devil's gate) and SW (devil's backdoor). 9. In general, all I can say is that it is safer to install a water feature at the frontage so long as it is not tall but provide clear space. I.e. a waterfall, may inadvertenly create a mountain effect at the frontage. It would be nice to see a picture or more information with regards to the Shapes and Forms. The more information provided here, it is felt, the more confident I am, of providing better advise. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, It would be preferred or advisable to use the Chinese `i-ching coins' with square holes. This is in my opinion the preferred choice. Nowadays, there are lots of `imitation' or lots of such newly minted coins and are not that costly. The rationale why the i-ching coins are preferred is because it has a square hole at the centre. Under the Five elements concept: Earth produces metal and thus `make it stronger'. And this type of coins are proven. The rationale why the Singapore $1 coin was used as a "poorer" alternative is that it has the Ba Gua or eight sides and thus was used. Therefore, the silver coins you mentioned has so far not been proven: I am afraid, I have to say that one may have to use it "at one's own risk". Warmest Regards, Cecil

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Dear Carlos, 1. Numerology can be highly subjective. 2. And it should preferably not be used in most instances. This is because even in Chinese Numeroloy, the interpretation can be pretty diverse. 3. To give you an example: Although, one constantly hear of #5 as bad or `evil' under Flying Star Feng Shui; it is specific to this domain only. 4. For example, #5 also represents the harmony of the Five elements or the Five elements concept: Water, Wood, Fire, Metal and Earth element. 4. Thus, if one asks only a person skilled in Flying Star, he/she may concur and say that anything to do with 5 or double or triple 5's are no good. 5. But on the other hand, another practitioner who users Five Elements or may not be aware of Flying Star will say that 5 is indeed good. 6. In fact, some Feng Shui practitioners favour 5 and make recommendations like:- "It is good to have a 5 bulb lighting at a specific location". Where the practitioner considers number 5 as representing all the 5 elements in harmony. And light is considered good qi." "Some Feng Shui practitioners also recommend, a plate of 5 elements e.g. red, blue, green, yellow and white or gold in specific locations" And this represents " Five " (five elements). 7. Therefore, on one hand, 5 can be considered as `bad' while on the other hand 5 can be considered as bad. The best recourse is to ignore, numerology altogether. As it is of secondary importance. 8. The main important consdieration of a house is: if there is a problem " fix the leak ". This is the first priority. Thus even if we try to enhance the house, but if there is a leak, no matter what is done, the leak may lead to a serious crack... Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Vera, 1. If possible (top priority) the staircase should never be facing the main entrance door. This is considered inauspicious. 2. And should be cured if it is an existing house. 3. A staircase can still face the dining room. This is a better option. 4. Where possible avoid having a circular staircase as this is not a good configuration. 5. It is good to have a turning or a landing for a staircase. 6. Therefore, in my opinion, avoid having it face the main door (at all costs) if your house has not been built yet. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Kelly, Yes, although it would be better to look at pictures, from your description, your house looks or rather sounds Ok to me. For off-site audit, I personally handle the all off-site audits. In many of the off-site audits, many of our clients either fax us and/or if they need urgent responses can use reliable courier services such as FedEX and DHL. So far, many of our US clients use FedEX - which has benn proven to be very good. Or if one is not in a hurry sent the information thru snail mail i.e. postal service. Which has a turnaround time of just one or two working days. Alternatively, scanned images or scan layout are equally acceptable. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Lindsey, To test whether the power pole is a threat, stand at your main door or the window. And look out of it. If the power pole is tangent to or seem to slice thru the main entrance door or a window, then this is a threat. Else if one can still see the power pole but it does not seem to slice thru the main door (directly) then there is no threat. I.e. the power pole must be seemed to be slicing thru the main door or window. If the power pole is diagonal then there is no threat at all. For the property line, if you have a fence or a bush, then this would be better. Warmest Regards, Cecil P.S. graphic illustration of " No threat zone "

Dear Sarita, 1. Overall, a 747 is in general not a very good combination as 7's are weak metal vs #4 which is bad wood. 2. There are some good double 7s or 717 combinations houses. I chose my existing house with the main door (North with 717 which in my opinion) is a better double 7's as compared to the 747 combination. 3. As mentioned in my earlier posting, one should not only look at just one sector. But instead check out the 20 year flying star fo the two periods. 4. As in my earlier reply, I mentioned that under the current 20 year Flying Star for Period 7; there are two `quirks' associated with it: 5. That is a Period 7 house has two distinct (bad sectors) namely at the East and South. And like this year has shown that the Flying Star year numbers created double the `bad situation' e.g. where originally there is say a #5 (misfortune) in one sector but because of the year influence there can be another #5 flying in. Giving compounded problems. 6. Therefore, it would not be fair for me to give comments as to whether a 747 or 858 is better. As mentioned in my earlier reply and above, one must: First compare: Period 7 vs 8 -- 20 year Flying star charts of the same house Next draw out and look at the Yearly charts of 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 to see what interaction it has for the 20 year Period 7 and 8 house. Only one has done this, then one can fairly make a proper conclusion. Therefore, I am unable to give you an outright answer. If you want to, you have to do the above type of analysis and form a conclusion. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. In my opinion, there is not much one can do if the `Eight House' chart is unsuitable for a person. Unless, one moves out of the room or find a new house -- assuming a worst case senario. 2. But more importantly, no matter how, the bedroom should always (top-priority) conform to good Shapes and Form Feng Shui. I have given many examples of this in previous messages. 3. For example, where possible, the bed should not rest on the same wall as the bedroom door. Where possible, it should be on the opposite wall as the bedroom door. 4. Usually, to further reduce or minimize on problems, it would be helpful for those who wnat to further improve their Feng Shui to apply e.g. Flying Star Feng Shui. This will help to look at the birth chart of a house and through proper cures, help neutralise any imbalances. Thus improving the house Feng Shui. Flying Star Feng Shui in such a situation is considered as a `active' form of assistance or help. Contrast this to good Shapes and Forms, in particular a `solid' or good Shapes and Forms of the external environment, site and land / where the building /house sits. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Kitty, Please see below:- 1. This refers to the Eight House or 4 good & 4 bad directions. Since there are only the East Group or West Group of persons, 50% of the population will have issues that you face. 2. Statistically; 50% of all partners will have one spouse belonging to the East Group and their partner the West Group. 3. Thus, you are not the only person with this situation. 4. If one is choosing a new house one can follow the following guidelines:- 4.1 Where possible, try to find a house that is suitable to the `breadwinner'. Usually, the definition is that the breadwinner is the `male' of the house e.g. the husband. But what happens if the `female' earns more or provides roughly equal income to the family? Then, if it is a new house, one should try to buy houses with any of the following combinations at the main entrance door:- Excellent/Irritation Prosperity/Irritation Health/Irritation Longevity/Irritation or Excellent/Spook Prosperity/Spook Health/Spook Longevity/Spook If one already stayed in an existing house, there is no miracle cure. One has to live with the type of house "chosen ". But in the master bedroom e.g. at North; if the husband's intangible sector is Health and the wife is disaster; then the husband should sleep closer to the North sector, while the wife sleeps on the opposite site. And use the husband as a shield. There is no miracle cure for this as mentioned above. In the above situation, it is good to look at the bedroom and the intangible force there. An try to sleep closer to it. In recent years, it does not seem that even a cross does not really matter here. For personal comfort, one could perhaps, place one there -- just for personal peace of mind - thats all. Yes, it is not auspicious for couples to sleep on twin-sized beds. Even if we place a king sized or queen sized bedsheet on it. It would be best to use a single king or queen sized bed. In addition, avoid any pointed triangle e.g. above the bedroom door designed triangle window. Or any triangle windows that would symbolically `spilt' the couple. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Yew-Meng, Frankly, I hope you understand that it is still difficult for comprehen whether the site is auspicious or inauspicious. Overall, what you had mentioned, made sense i.e. with rapid development on the site or land is good as it means that by 10 years time or more, the area would most likely be fully developed. And from what you had briefly mentioned, there seems to be a good harmony between the river and the hill i.e. the hill is in an embrance with the river. It would be particularly good if the river you had mentioned is meandering and not too straight especially if it is not at the end or near the mouth of it. Perhaps, in the future, if you can provide some photos it would be nice. For the hill area, it should not be the only property or if so, there should be sufficient trees etc... else winds blowing directly at a house is not ideal. Especially if it is barren land and offering no protection to the side of the house. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Sarita, 1. In general without taking into consideration the Base # as #5, double 8's at the main entrance is suppose to be good under Period 8. 2. However, because of the combinations 858 this is not a good combination as #8 represents weak earth and #5 is the bad misfortune earth. 3. This combination is not ideal as there is too much "earth" without taking into consideration the yearly flying star and even monthly flying star. What happens if there are additional elements of #5 or #2 both bad earth elements. It can still be neutralised but require more attention. 4. In addition, it is best to look at both Period 7 20 year charts vs Period 8 20 year charts. And compare which chart is better. It is also good to look at the Year chart for 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008. To see it's `impact' if any on both the 20 year Period 7 and Period 8 chart. 5. In my opinion, only when we compare both charts i.e. 20 year and how the yearly charts of 2004, fly then perhaps, a better picture can arise to see if Period 8 could perhaps be better -- or worse. I have known of situations where, Period 6 charts were good periods and because of renovations, and using similar method to check out, found that unfortunately, in many instances, good Period 6 houses had taken on some of bad effects of Period 7. In particular, for a Period 7 house, compass directions East and South has alway never been good sectors. And usually, caution is placed by many FS practitioners of the bad effects of combinations of #2 or #5 that fly to that sector or East (this year). In a Period 7 house, therefore, more attention need to be taken (or care) should be taken for rooms located at East and South. (Note: Above is a general observation) Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Kelly, 1. The most important criteria is that the townhouse must fit in with the landscape or the house, situated on a land should fit in with it's surrounding. Here, the frontage of the house is crucial. 2. Only after this then should we then see how well `humans' fit into the house. Thus, one consideration is how suitable is the house to the breadwinner. If the house is not as suitable to the breadwinner, there is not much a breadwinner can do other than move house or find another more suitable house. Overall, one need not usually go thru such a drastic step. In a recent forum reply, I summarised houses into roughly several general specific types:- Type 1 ====== Excellent house with breadwinner suitable Excellent house with breadwinner `unsuitable' Here, it does not really matter much. Wealth creation is favourable. Type 2 ====== Good house with breadwinner suitable Good house with breadwinner `unsuitable' Feng Shui can boost the house. Not to Type 1 level but can give a significant boost. Type 3 ====== Average house with breadwinner suitable Feng shui can help to boost some luck. When comes to money, it can be smooth flowing i.e. must work for money. If lucky, or favourable shapes and form enhanced, can help to boost to Type 2. Type 4 ====== Average house with breadwinner `unsuitable' Feng Shui can help to boost it to a Type 3 house. Can try for Type 2 living standards. Type 5 ====== Inauspicious (poor) house - especially with inherent Shapes and Form Feng Shui. For example, inasupicious house where the house itself is sloping backwards or toilets placed at inauspicious sectors etc... If it is impractical to shift the toilet then e.g. not much can be done other than try to boost other luck. Please note the " Excellent/good/average.. house " refers more to good Shapes and Forms. And suitable or unsuitable, in general refers to the Eight House Theory. Or if Ba Zi is used, then Ba Zi Feng Shui. "Sector" Feng Shui or paying homage to a sector is too general to be of any use to anyone and what you mentioned need not necessarily is true. Traditional Feng Shui has specifit tools for specific analysis. Knowing and applying the specific tool can help us better understand ourselves and our house. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Yew-Meng, Frankly, it has to be looked at on a case-by-case basis. For example, if there is a river, the contours of the river in relation to your environment/site and location. Also the size, gradient and the `interaction' of the hill with other features on the ground and the river is another consideration. Even the type of rock formation should be taken into consideration. As an exposed hill or a hill bearing more than it's fair share of weight/gravity, may or may not be affected by e.g. landslides etc... Overall, I can't say for sure at the moment. Feel free if you have a section or topo of the profile e.g. `street map' you can upload it to the forum for some comments. (More details the better.) Warmest Regards, Cecil