Mr Wyly...you are a national treasure for Erath County. I am far younger than you and forget what I had for breakfast sometimes. You are amazing and we should all ask you to send us a copy of your diet...obviously you have taken good care of yourself to have the terrific memory of the smallest tidbits and we are all greatful you share them with us. You mentioned the immigrants that came to work in the coal mine in Thurber, Tx. Is there a list of these immigrants or any specific place to start looking, as I believe my gr. grandfather was one of these workers. I know he was a coal miner (at least family history says so) and was in Thurber. He is the William Pollman I have been searching for. Keep up the great work. I hope you have written all you memories down....what a great book it would make. Pat _________________________________________________________ DO YOU YAHOO!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com