Thanks Grant

Now . . . if you enjoy it so much perhaps you could pop round and sort out my clients problems - it would save all that studying.

But unlike most other problems faced by a sql server developer (like how do I find the date of the third Tuesday in the month three months ago etc etc) resolving performance issues can't be achieved simply by a quick search on <insert-the-name-of-your-favourite-search-engine-here> so I guess in that respect it presents a more satisfying challenge (I think).

Your helpful books, articles and tips go a long way to make my efforts a little more successful and therefore more satisfying.

Thanks again