Wow, your Dad sounds like an absolute gem!

My M-I-L spend DAYS and DAYS running around government depts. trying to get Ally's Import permit sorted out, when the Iraq war started and we thought we would have to leave Bahrain. That really meant a lot to me, because she has difficulty moving around, with two artificial knees and a pacemaker - but she managed to get it done.......she says Ally and Alexandra (my S-I-L's cat) are honorary grandchildren!

Can't say that my folks would do the same though - in '98 I wrote off my car and I was self-emplyed and un-insured, so it was a difficult time for me financially. They were going overseas for six weeks on vacation, and I asked if I could use one of their cars whilst they were away, but they said no

Lucky for them I dont hold a grudge - I've just cashed in one of my investments to pay 35% towards their new retirement home - they couldnt afford to move otherwise and they wanted to move to a nicer neighborhood.......