Take a look at MyComponent
http://bobsguides.com/mycomponent-tutorial.html.
You may have to modify the dirctory structure and possibly some filenames, but it will make adding language strings much easier and future releases will be a piece of cake.
I can probably help with the config file if necessary.
Thanks BobRay. I'll have a look at your component. If I hit a wall, I come back to your offer!
