Thanks, I might disagree a little, a water pump gaskt is just a gskt, a head gskt is a serious thing. I am a trained mechanic and was service manager of a small import car shop years ago. I am a field salesman in Alberta's oilfield and often many miles from home. I must trust my family in this car in -30 weather and nasty road conditions.
I appreciate your description. It is much easier to diagnose and the external leak is a good thing. When they start burning antifreeze and blowing hoses life gets exciting.