In effect, you've re-discovered the Teddy Bear Technique:

Set a Teddy Bear on your monitor.
When stuck, explain the problem clearly to the Bear.
The Bear, upon understanding the issue, will often help you solve your problem.

and, "Welcome" pem725. While the above-paraphased advice is something less than 100% guaranteed, you'll likely find that your co-religionists here in the Monastery will offer useful info on those problems which resist the TBT.