She never has, G. I decide my own leash... always have. The only time I didn't when was my father was dying and asked me to come back to Moncton and make my life here and look after Mum after he died.

After that, I made my own mistakes... nothing to do with Mum or any "leash". I like my mother. She's a grand lady. So, don't dis her or we's a feudin Scotty Boy. >;-)