I have an excel spreadsheet with a list of resources names (A2:A25), Email list (B2:B25) start dates (C2:C25) and a message concerning their task.(D225) I want to trigger and event that sends an email three days before the event date. I have done this with limited success going through outlook. Would rather use cdo and skip Outlook from what I have read. The workbook could remain open. This could run on either and xp machine or a server 2003. Would appreciate your help.