Hi Terry,
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>The days are 7.5 hrs. I've no way of knowing if such a gig could be arranged. i imagine I'd have to be there to liaise with the .net/C# team. I've applied and am waiting to hear from the agent.

just get the job and look for an angle that benefits you AND your employer more than the normal circumstances.
You can always quit - especially if they were starting to steer you into other directions.

good luck (naahh, just show them you don't need no stinkin' luck<g>)

thomas