Note to Amos:

I didn't think I was being all that "genteel" when I brought up K-Doe's "Mother-in-Law" lyric; in fact, I hesitated to make any reference at all to "the worst person I know"!

None of the late Ernie's titles are up for grabs at the moment. His widow, the extremely photogenic Antoinette (who has never taken a bad picture and who always looks about half her actual age) is making a full time career out of preserving K-Doe's memory and heritage, and she guards every aspect of his legacy with the utmost jealousy.

Back to you, Metchosin:

Congrats again. If those kids would rather live with weenie dogs than rug rats, I suppose that's their choice. Maybe they'll change their minds someday. Either way, best of luck to all!