Benz, grr! My mother was like that at first when I started at work. She didn't think I was the outdoorsy type. True to form, I've done things that she could never dream of doing, and have volunteered for some pretty demanding duties. My mum still disparages it all, but I don't care, because I know what I'm doing. Forget what your dad thinks - it's not important and he'd probably still think the same if you beat Paula!!