Well its simple really... i have an elevated table outside to check for realtime finger deepness and bearing in mind i have small fingers and my back patio doors are conducive to wind drift so more inchs there... i used to go clubbing in london bk in the day 20 yrs ago, i didnt need afinger check or a conducive drift at my back front or patio door then to check weather...why wd i need them now...just an occasional glance outside every now and then, especially tonight to get well excited!!! OMG i am getting old...this is not want i wanted in my 40's,conducive weather related forums...oh well.just deal with it i say! at least i dont play chess!