When Bill Banks and I first met, Tammy and I had just begun dating. He welcomed me and we seemed to get along quickly. But he had to test this "Yankee from New York" brought home by his older daughter. Soon enough we found ourselves out in his garage, his 2nd favorite place, I would come to realize. His first, favorite place, was aboard the "Miss J" on open water. He put on some Hank Williams, Sr songs on the boom box he had out there, and I recognized Hank Williams. Hank Williams is one of the few names I knew, back then. Although I had become fond of country music in general, at an earlier time in my adult life. He was impressed. He put on some other artists, that I couldn't name, but recognized the music. I told him honestly I had no idea who was singing, But I liked it. I guess this impressed him too. It was the beginning of what became a strong friendship, separate from being my father-in-law. I will always cherish some great laughs we shared, over the years, as well as some sad tears. By now, I'm guessing Bill, Tammy and Jo are dancing. Although I've never been a dancer. It was always a pleasure to watch them enjoy dancing so naturally. Whenever the time comes that I may be with them, I'm cutting in. Keep laughing, Billy Banks! Soon you'll have all the angels laughing with you.