In a message dated 8/18/02 11:51:10 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: > "an unusual occupation for a woman," > > E T sez: > Your note is most interesting.....Years ago when my wife and I were selling > real estate, we knew a elderly woman who had been a diesel engine mechanic. > That's heavy, dirty work but she liked it. Said when she was a kid, she > always hung out with father and brothers to repair fam car and such. E T > sez, why not do what you like and that you are good at..... > Also I knew a man who was a cooper, who worked up until the 50's making > barrels for the old family owned Star winery here in Fredonia, NY..... Thanks ET Interesting that you actually knew a cooper.. That is neat. I am glad you found my history interesting. Thanks for sharing. Robin