Jeannie T, I am not saying that this wasn't a nice story to read but it not genealogy. If people can post stuff like this on the list what will happen next. Do we also want to share jokes and how about pictures of the grand kids? I think there is a place for this type of stuff I just don't think it should be on this genealogy list. Then to come back and thank everyone who said they enjoyed it after you personally wrote me saying it was a mistake that you sent it to the list makes me wonder if it really was a mistake. I have many friends who send me stuff like this but I have never thought of imposing on everyone on this list by sending it to them. If you are a writer or a wanna-be-writer I am sure there are many list that you can join. just my opinion Wayne In a message dated 7/2/01 6:41:53 PM EST, askgranny@juno.com writes: << I would like to thank everyone for the kind words sent to me about my reminescing ....Why don't you start a new tradition in YOUR family and get together ? Hey, have a neighborhood party if the relatives live too far away ! My Grandkids are in Spokane for the summer, so I will just go down to the end of our street that overlooks the Cumberland River and it's floodplain and watch the fireworks display at the Fairgrounds. We get a wonderful view from up here on the ridge, and neighbors have a chance to visit with each other between the Ooohhhs and Awwww's ! Jeannie T >>