VFP 7, array is property of the form.

I am trying update an application and want to create a list box which is populated by an array for a SQL select command. The first time it is used it is empty and it displays ".F." which make sense since there is nothing to display yet. The problems:

1. not a good thing for users to see so I would like to display a blank line.
2. I assume it is related to fact that there is no array, but if I try to add to the array I get an array out of bound message.

What is the best way to avoid both problems.

TIA for any help.