SQL Report Writing blank lines or Formfeeds

I have a SQL Report that prints the data out correctly. My problem is there are several formfeeds or blank lines written at the top of the spool file. The report prompts users for information, does several calls to the database to create headings, creates 3 temp tables. The temp tables are:
TEMP1 - gathers information that is summed in TEMP2
TEMP2 - stores data from temp1 that has been summed
TEMP3 - creates the report using data from TEMP2 and other tables
A command file calls the sql file. Inside of the command file is the call to the spool file. Overview of code:
set trimspool on When these are on I get formfeeds. When they
set trimout on are off, it prints blank lines.
set heading off
set echo off
set feedback off
set verify off
set newpage 1
set space 0
set pagesize 60
set linesize 160
clear columns
prompt user for information
create headings and titles by quering various tables
create and insert data into TEMP1
create and insert data into TEMP2
create, insert, and update data into TEMP3
BEGIN report with TTITLE
SELECT * from TEMP3
end of report.
When I run the report in sql without using the command file, I get the same results.
Any suggestions as to what is creating this or how to get rid of it?
Thanks for your help,
Penny

Yes I have a suggestion.
Please move your spool line to just before the SELECT statement.
[not_meaning_to_be_sarcastic__really]
I have another suggestion. Please move your spool line to just before the SELECT statement.
Maybe if I say it enough times - you might actually take and try the suggestion. I find it useful when I ask people questions, to listen to them.
[not_meaning_to_be_sarcastic__really]
I mean no offense - but I gave you that answer days ago and it doesn't seem like you have tried it yet. TTITLE will be fired off when the SELECT is called, there is no need to have the 'spool' before the TTITLE.
It will take you maybe - tops - 10 minutes to give it a try - what'do'ya say - give'her'a'spin?
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