ok i have one more Question this is what i am working with
Code:
  
alias xmas {
  set %xmas $duration($calc($ctime(25/12/02) - $ctime))  
  set %xmas1 $calc(($time(H) * 60 + $time(n)) * 60 + $time(s))
  if ( $date == 24/12/2002 ) { goto next }
  :next
  if (%xmas1 > 81000 ) {
    set %xmas2 $calc( 86400 - %xmas1 )
    .timerxmas off    
    .timer 1 %xmas2 amsg 00,04 Merry Christmas!!!  
  }
  else {    
    amsg 00,04 %xmas Until Christmas!     
    .timerxmas 1 3600 xmas  
  }
}


my Question is does that look right ? i have had a few problems with if elseif else after :next or similar
sometimes elseif wont work it has to be if etc ? so just a proof read if you dont mind smile thx