This was my last go for tonight (wouldn't compile though).

I'm going to sleep on it.

Cheers again mackrackit, see you tomorrow.

Code:
CMCON0 = %00000111 
ANSEL = %00000000 
TRISIO = %00000000 
GPIO = %00000000
 
DEFINE SER2_BITS 8

con mode = 396

MYVAR  VAR BYTE 
 
MAIN

serin2 GPIO.0, 2400,mode, [DEC MYVAR]

IF MYVAR = 3 THEN HIGH GPIO.5
PAUSE 250
GOTO MAIN
Tesla_Dave