>Currently VFP succinctly (and eloquently) provides the functionality I require. As such, I will continue to use it unless:
> I am instructed to do other wise.
> Something better (in my opinion) comes along.

What are you lacking in VFP?

>From previous threads, I understand that M$ incorporated FoxPro technology into SQL Server. Pity they stopped at that...

Would you consider VFP/SQL as the way to go?