1. Jeff WHITTAKER tells me that Dorothy KNIBB died last week aged 95. She was buried in the old Knibb cemetery at Little Genito farm in Goochland County where many of her ancestors were laid to rest. It was Dorothy who carried out genealogical research about their early days in Virginia. I first became aware of her when she met Michele's uncle Austen KNIBB and gave him a copy of the Knibb Pie Recipe. 2. 'Perfect Strangers' by Stephen POLIAKOFF was broadcast again on the BBC over the weekend. The series was based on a weekend family reunion at which estranged members attended, reminiscing over old photos and past events. I missed some of the episodes last time around, so was glad to fit together all the intrigues. The family 'archivist' was quoted as saying that every family has three fantastic stories to relate. I'd settle for just one from each K/NIBB/S lister! bfn Alan