[garterchick]

you got it, rich, best of luck, and thanks for your wishes.

thanks to everybody for the advice, i already searched everywhere i can think of to no avail. i'm not giving up yet, i read too many posts on this forum from people who found their escapees even after a very long time. on the way home from work i'll pick up some minnows and see if i can't "set a trap". i'll keep you posted.