In a message dated 03/01/2000 9:29:12 AM Eastern Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: << Betty Isn't this a basic job description of a dad and his daughter. It sure applies to my relationsgip to my daughter. BTW, the story about your Pop was wonderful. You should write them down and collect them and maybe even publish them, "Lessons I Learned from My Pop" a real man doesn't mind doing laundry for a friend. Bobby(who learned a lot from R.L., his pop) >> That's an interesting idea Bobby, and I'm glad for you that you had a great experience too. My Dad has two great-greandchildren through his first marriage. They never had a chance to know him, so if I could compile at least a few stories about him I could share something with them about their great grandfather.