Chris I was just playing with the CTE concept as I am quite new to TSQL.
Moving forward part of the learning process is to know when to employ the correct method as a solution for the problem.
Many thanks for your input.
Phil
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A neutron walks into a bar. "I'd like a beer" he says. The bartender promptly serves up a beer. "How much will that be?" asks the neutron. "For you?" replies the bartender, "no charge."
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