Thank you all for the input, Especially Mark, despite the fact that I wasn't  that coherent with the original request.  A deck is exactly what I need. I seem to have problems with the easier things and and can figure out the tough ones.
  BTW, Mark, the VTC tutorials are great, they really helped me figure out a couple of things that were bugging me..  I found them by accident when I was studying for one of my techy tests, that led me to dark arts,  and the road down the mountain side that leads to the pier,  that I need a deck on. So I guess this is your fault anyway  :lol:
  Thank you all again,  It's great to be back in 3D