how to get the old data in the query

Hi Gurus

i need to create a query where in the default view the user wants to see the data from Jan' 08 but if required he can always go back and check on the old data. i had earlier used a filter on 0CALMONTH i.e. greaterthan equal to Jan '08 but that does not allow me to navigate on data older than Jan'08. Can somebody please help me on how to go about it.

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