this stupid forum does not allow me to edit the original post or reply to others. not sure what I am doing wrong. but in response to questions on why he desperately needs one immediately- its cause this is probably the best time for him to visit us since our other bro in law has managed to get his company to agree to him staying here for a month. so if this guy and his wife joins us it will be like a family vacation - something we havent done since forever.