Well, it took about 3 days, but I'm finally "Detoxed" from my "Dad exposure." Thanks for askin CSC!! Awful nice of you to do that!!! :-)

Funny thing. I went to my Grandaugher's 7th B-Day party Saturday. There's NOTHING like the feeling of pulling up in front of their house & have 2 screaming grankids come running across the yard yelling "POP-POP!!" Just melted me! During the party - I saw myself sitting among FAMILY. My oldest son & wife their kids (my grandbabies!) - my wife - assorted relatives and even my ex-wife (oldest son's mother). Felt part of a FAMILY. Something I NEVER had growing up. I used to walk through the neighborhood until recently and be envious of the houses with all the cars out front - in the driveway. Families sharing a Holiday. Never had that when we were kids - always wanted that. Still do. But with the kids growing up and having their own families. it's harder to get them all together now-a-days.

Your absolutely right about the "buttons" they "implanted!" How many times have I left my driveway at 57 years old and within MINUTES of being at my parents home I'd be 6. Until shortly before she died we would be eating a meal & my mother would tell me to finish my milk -- AND I WOULD!! LOL!! I don't know who I was madder at - her or ME!!

Anyway, that's for another day. Me & my T meet on Wednesday & I'm guessing there will be no shortage of things to talk about.

Thanks again all for your responses - and your caring. Been looking for that for a long time.

Lavalamp