No question this time, just a thank you for everyone in the community helping out with my "warm" engine issue.

I will admit to being mechanically DECLINED (not inclinded) so it was with some trepedation I proceeded to complete the simple task of changing the radiator fluid, engine thermostat and hoses. With some minor lacerations and destroying a couple of gaskets (I now know how NOT to put them on) I finally finished the job.

Results: my temp doesn't move beyond 1/4 of the gauge, nearly half what is was before. I now have one cool car.

So thanks for the comments, insights, suggestions, recent as well as old. Its great to be part of this community!