Hi Steve, It may not be obvious to you but that was posted by mistake - I was trying out the "system" and sent the note to the wrong address - just like I had asked that nobody do later!!! FYI - that is not the correct number anymore! :) BTW, since this is a totally automated process the "winner" will get a message from the autoresponder asking them to divulge the winning number on the list. If they fail to do this and someone else in the meantime also guesses the correct number and they DO notify the list ahead of the other person then the person who may have been second, third, etc. WINS! Also since this is automated is is important to follow the instructions in terms of the format of the subject line exactly as per sample provided. Once the contest is over the spread of numbers" will be posted FYI. well, I guess you can see this is a project under development (Rodinal 1:100)! Andy for the PF Contest Committee