RobinSez: "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..... Regards, E T.....