>>i note that the blank.page that opens up with a saved html file has security turned on so i suspect this is an anti-spam feature. if i remove the security on the 'blank' page - the hyperlink continues to open the email. stands to reason then that this is why the hyperlinks with less than 16 recipients work fine. k (I have a little forum of my own going here - don't mind me.)
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>Auntie Emma

LOL!! says it all - thanks dragan.