.. once again, this forum comes to the rescue ....
Dan, unfortunately, using a 2/4 pattern did not change the time signature, so the measures stayed the same .....
Bud, .... thanks for the style, I will no doubt use it for another song ..... ,
Alec ... I was trying to figure out how to change the time signature, but not being a user of the composer section (I've GOT to get your "How do I...." book), I was not sure what to do... now I am ...
Again, thanks to all of you for your interest.....
t.