Dan: Thanks for that list of occupations. I loved it. It reminded me that perhaps you or others on our list, might be able to help me out with "another" "OLDIES" question for which I have not found an answer. I am typing my grandfather's diary. It is great. There are many words from 1895 to 1911 ( years so far typed), that I find interesting, however one is most perplexing. He speaks of growing ; 'tates, 'baggas, t'nips, and loads of other vegies, but I can't figure out what vegetable oysters are. Any ideas, suggestions, clues? can't figure and don't know where else to look. Thanks. Carol