thanks for the feedback...i just had the confrontation (with the door closed) and I told him that #1, he was the boss & the ultimate decision was his...but that if we decided to proceed w/this illfated project that I wanted the authority to limit our reponsibility to opening and closing the door at the time appointed..and I also asked him for assurance that we were adaquately covered liability wise since this area will still be part of a "construction zone" and that I didn't want to be responsible for any attendee of the event "turning their ankle on a work site clod of dirt" As a male, he seemed to appreciate my practicallity and concern for $ matters. I figured that it was the only way to approach w/out getting into "authority" issues...Gosh, emmy, where did plain old Pride go when it comes to business? Pride and honesty in dealings...? I guess I've been out of the "real working world" too long...thanks again...grace