Thanks Keith. I'll see how that works out.

I promise I am not trying to make things more complex, but sometimes it isn't convenient have any rules on the directory name. For example, another program expects a particular directory name or it would just be awkward for its other normal use.

Also, I don't know how awkward dot directories will be for a drive I also use under Windows. I have it ingrained in my brain to avoid periods on Windows (especially multiple periods). :)