Linda, Well, golly! I'm touched that you've missed me since I've slipped away. Actually, I've been more reticent on the list. I still sneak in a comment now and then whenever I find my niche. But that niche doesn't pop up as often. You've inspired me to make a little more noise. As to who I'd invite to Thanksgiving dinner? My dad -- an incredible man -- the epitome of the Christian example. Never overbearing -- just kind, genuinely very interested in everyone, knew everyone and their family, generous, and extremely hard working.. I'd ask him to fill me in on all of the family history that didn't interest me in my youth. If I had a chance for another invite, I'd ask my ggggggggggfather b abt 1612 and ask him who his parents and g-parents were, who he married, where he came from, and who did he serve his indentureship under. Woody ====================== ZooKeeperss@webtv.net writes: Hi Listers, My requests would be to have our departed old timers of this list, back, a lot of knowledge went with them....yes, there is/are archives of them, but how many can recall their names? I want RHONDA to come to dinner, there was a lady with a library brain, she knew where the bonez were buried..and how to dig them up....and Woody, when did he slip away from us..? I for 1 miss his quips and Sarge, these folks come to my mind, as being so very helpful to all newbie's and old seekers of the past. I miss ALL the elders, just having a senior moment (chemo didn't help either)... ~ Linda ~ Willow Creek,CA

Thats a goody Woody!! You know when i bought my CD'S of names and where they lived the salesman told me if i contacted a certain Island i would have no problem completing my family tree. Only thing was my mind has not changed since i was a child. When they tell me the second sentence i forget the first. But as to thanksgiving we always have all the old men an women in our area, not just family. They really like that!! Have a good Thanksgiving.. Viola.