I am a newbie and would prefer not to type something stupid or rude. Any thoughts of setting up a "Newbie" forum to help guide the computer semi-illiterate through the agony and ecstacy of making posts?

Welcome to AR.

I think the only way to learn to swim is to jump in the deep end with the sharks.

As for learning how to post, you've passed that test in creating this thread.

Don

Thanks. I will pull up my big boy panties and wade in.

Hopefully will not make a mess of things.