I think that we have all read the introductions to various genealogical works in which the various authors of a hundred or more years ago have all written something similar, which was "to save the history before it is too late." That was my goal, too, in searching for my family's history. And then I felt pretty discouraged to find out that my own children, even now as adults, are simply not interested in my findings, but genealogy has been my hobby through the years, and I have thoroughly enjoyed it, and we have all had great experiences and of receiving and sharing information. Who can deny that the Internet has opened new opportunities in which to add to our family trees? My folks had their own interests. My mom loved crossword puzzles and bridge, and when she died, out went the cards and her last incomplete crossword puzzle book, and her prized painting of zinnias, in a blue vase with a black background, was to go to a designated nephew, and he didn't even want it, so it now sits in my garage. When my dad died, his great collection of train books was given away. So, if my children decide to chuck my accumulated findings after my death, it won't matter to me, as I won't be working on it anyway. Genealogy has been my hobby and it just isn't the hobby of my children. Doug