# If the user forgets to pass the command-line
# arguments, fill in defaults.

pithy_statement="Action, urgency, excellence"

if [ $# -ge 1 ] 
then
    date_required=$1

    if [ $# -ge 2 ]
    then
        pithy_statement=$2
    fi   
else
    date_required=today
fi


wall <<EndOfText
Please complete all TPS reports and have them
on my desk by EOB $date_required.

Your cooperation in this matter helps the smooth
flow of our departmental structure.

$pithy_statement!
-Dick
EndOfText

echo "Message sent"