I so love the old stories. How wonderful you are writing them down and creating a keepsake for future family to read and enjoy. It those stories who help us to remember who we are, where we came from and where we're going. As for your dad's stories, you should (if you haven't already) have them scanned and put on a flashdrive or CD - it's always good to have a backup !! Thank goodness for those folks who care enough to preserve the past - good, bad, indifferent - history is a great learning tool - plus, its so much fun to remember. Well done !!!