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SWINGSAX68 · 06-04-2002, 09:46 AM

THIS IS A POLL!!!
SOMEBODY HELPS YOU DON'T THEY? WHO IS IT?LEAVE YOUR STORIES!!!!!!TAKE MY POLL

SWINGSAX68 · 06-04-2002, 09:53 AM

My dad always helps me out when things are tough but my mom does too.......
My girlfreinds dad came over and helped me fix the loud whining noise coming from the engine at high throttle. It was just a loose fan belt. He left, I came inside, and later that night I left. The next day I called her and told her that I had replaced the master cylinder......and she said "oh ok, but I thought you fixed that loud noise, I told your father you did anyways, it sounded like it..."
I told her I did....what a great mom....always ahead of the game!!!!

dubie · 06-04-2002, 09:56 AM

I have 2 big helpers when it comes to my project. My wife (dubie_72) and her dad. I help him with all his construction needs, and he helps me out with all the welding and mechanical jobs. My wife is great at body work, probablt because she has WAY more patients that I do when it comes to tedious stuff like that. I bought them some T-shirts from GMC PAULS that have 3, 67-72 Chevys's on the back, for being part of my pit crew. I couldn't do all of this work without them.

**Yukon Jack** · 06-04-2002, 10:00 AM

I do about 95% of the work myself but my buddy with the 70 1 ton 4x4 helps me out when I get over my head. He's especially helpful on brake line issues. He's helped me lengthen them on a couple occasions. Next couple days we are going to make some stakes for my stake pockets on the flatbed so I can have side boards when hauling stuff.

Nothing like having a good friend to help out.

Big69C20 Toy · 06-04-2002, 11:07 AM

My ole man was taught about cars by my grampa (mom's dad) and well he kinda forgot to teach me what he knew. Limited though it was he still didnt teach me much other than a few basics. From there on i learned my own. Mom helps by always b!tching about me making the driveway a mess but loves to try and help. she'll help me with the brakes and helps at identifying where odd noises are coming from. She loves riding in that truck, but she aint allowed to take it out that often

Ohh my old man is great with woodworking so when it came time for the bed to be replaced he was my guy, sanding, stripping,planing,routing etc hes great at that so we did that one together.

toms68cst · 06-04-2002, 12:39 PM

My son!

VNMOUS · 06-04-2002, 02:26 PM

I GET A KICK OUT OF WORKING WITH MY 12 YEAR OLD SON.

BADA$$69 · 06-04-2002, 06:15 PM

My Dad got me addicted at a young age. I crossed over to F--d about 5 years ago when I bought a 91 Mustang GT. I got my dad liking Mustangs but he said if he ever got one it would have to be chevy powered. So guess what he did.

BADA$$69 · 06-04-2002, 06:16 PM

Here's another pic!

Leinie · 06-04-2002, 06:41 PM

My bowtie buddy is definately my dog!
My wife and I are expecting our first child , so that may change

moose · 06-05-2002, 12:24 AM

my brother inlaw is my parts sores he has 3 parts trucks that I keep steeling parts off of when Ican or he has what I need and he is not going to use them . I like the the new board:bowtie:

jhwkns · 06-05-2002, 01:30 AM

My bowtie bud is my son.

*big71* · 06-05-2002, 07:12 AM

well it is my brother and his son and all my club memebers and of couse my wife she will do any thing from sanding to change the motor and getting greasse

GMCjunkie · 06-05-2002, 08:14 AM

My husband is my main "bowtie (GMC) buddy" But there have been occasions that Ive called a board member or few for help also. My other buddy, junkie jr. my son Justin, he loves helping mom on the trucks!!

Bram · 06-05-2002, 09:09 AM

My Dogs.

KP1972 · 06-05-2002, 10:10 AM

My dad got me hooked on cars, then left me hangin'! I have passed on that love for cars onto my son and we have worked hard on his 70 Malibu and now I have a 72 truck. He has helped with my interior and my buddy Alan has been a god-send in MANY situations with my truck I "affectionately" call Old Blue!

PushinPebbles · 06-05-2002, 10:27 AM

well lets see, my dad is getting me started in body work(i just did my driver side door).....If i say somethin to my mom she understands what im talking about (cool huh?) and honestly i get alot of information from you all I'm trying to get my dad to come in here Jack

**Desert Rat** · 06-05-2002, 11:51 AM

This is a hard one for me,i have 2 fighting to go to swapmeets/shows wife and brother wife usually wins,she loves shows,races,and the part section-shell whisper that guy wants way too much-she knows her stuff.
My brother the walking part number encylopedia,he loves Chevys,wants a BBC in his Olds,but so far ive convinced him to stay Olds he has a 442 and a 455,i dont need another guy buying same stuff.But if i need a part # he knows it oh thats a Vette 67 only intake,very knowledgeable,and will go along ways in hot rod worls for only 17 hes actually who i prefer going to meets,cause he can keep up,wife has a bad ankle and has to rest it,so im sitting wondering what i could be buying,usually ill go,and met her back.
"ITS MY DADS FAULT LIVRAT HE STARTED IN THE TRUCKS 10 BEFORE THEY WERE POPULAR!",Thanks Pops-SonRat

Tim Rich · 06-05-2002, 03:23 PM

My Dad. He's the mechanic and I'm the flunky. After a stint racing flathead F%rds on dirt tracks in the 50's, he raced 55-57 chevys on short tracks in Alabama in the 60's/early 70's and has been a Chevy Man since. His claim to fame was being spun out by Bobby Allison. He maintains Allison was the dirtiest driver he ever ran with, but Bobby was racing for food money those days.

He does feel guilty about having torn up a healthy number of 55-57's.

DennyB · 06-05-2002, 09:40 PM

Its prolly my dad. I was always around getting in his way, ever since I was big enough to pickup a wrench. I also talk to my brother about wrenchin.
Only problem is my brother lives 800 miles away and dad lives 1100 miles away.
So I try to get the kids intrested.
My 14 y/o is generally glued to my side (Daddys Girl), She also asks allot of questions so I know she is soaking up some info. This may change as she is now intrested in boys. (boys....BAAAAAD)
My oldest daughter could just about do break jobs before she flew the coop.
My Stepson is just now starting to show some intrest although its not in his "jeans". But I think he will come around.
I think I've Rambled enough now..
TLO,
Denny

Stano · 06-05-2002, 11:40 PM

My dad and my 4 y/o daughter. My dad is a farrier(horseshoer) by trade 38 years. But he was a rodder in his younger days and his stories got me into cars then I got him into Chevy trucks. He gave me my 67 when I was 12. Ashlea my 4 y/o girl loves playing with and asking questions about my(she calls it hers, but that what the burb is for) truck.

Wasted Income · 06-05-2002, 11:46 PM

My 13 year old brother is my bowtie buddy. I'd never get anything done without him!!

He's the coolest!

thood · 06-06-2002, 12:18 AM

this board!!! My dad will not touch a truck... my friends drive hondas and mazdas... my grilfriend thinks I am nuts, and I cant stop!! I love 67-72s!!! Now that I found this board I have a home!! sniff...sniff.

The few, the proud, the 67-72chevys!

Custom 68 · 06-06-2002, 11:14 PM

He is 4 and is with me most of the time in the shop.

Wasted Income · 06-06-2002, 11:29 PM

Dave,

That's so awsome!! I hope when I have kids that they're that cute. Except mine'll be driving the PowerWheels Silverado, lol!

-Jeff

View Poll Results: WHO IS YOUR BOWTIE BUDDY????
DAD	17	26.98%
MOM	2	3.17%
BRO	3	4.76%
SIS	0	0%
WIFE	5	7.94%
HUSBAND	1	1.59%
GOOD FREIND	10	15.87%
FAMILY MEMBER	5	7.94%
SIGNIFICANT OTHER	0	0%
ALL ME. ALL THE TIME.	20	31.75%
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06-04-2002, 09:46 AM	#1
SWINGSAX68 Now the others dig........ Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,520	Who's Your Bowtie Buddy THIS IS A POLL!!! SOMEBODY HELPS YOU DON'T THEY? WHO IS IT?LEAVE YOUR STORIES!!!!!!TAKE MY POLL __________________ 68 Chevy C10 Stepside Black Primer 78 GMC Longbed White 09 Chevy Silverado Shortbed Granite Blue *LOOKING FOR A 67 4 DOOR IMPALA!!!Just like Sam and Dean Winchester!! 'Cause Mustangs are for p^#$ and you can fit a body in the trunk of a 67 Impala* MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Texas State University-San Marcos, TX Certified Music Educator I hope Mom is up there watching and being my Guardian Angel "I've got a fever.....and the only prescription.....IS MORE COW BELL" -The Legendary: Bruce Dickenson "F#$@ 'em up!!!!!!" -The Legendary: Rogelio Escobar TRUCKY LINKS** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=457750 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=461184 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=472848 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417541 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=477788

06-04-2002, 09:53 AM	#2
SWINGSAX68 Now the others dig........ Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,520	here is mine from another post My dad always helps me out when things are tough but my mom does too....... My girlfreinds dad came over and helped me fix the loud whining noise coming from the engine at high throttle. It was just a loose fan belt. He left, I came inside, and later that night I left. The next day I called her and told her that I had replaced the master cylinder......and she said "oh ok, but I thought you fixed that loud noise, I told your father you did anyways, it sounded like it..." I told her I did....what a great mom....always ahead of the game!!!! __________________ 68 Chevy C10 Stepside Black Primer 78 GMC Longbed White 09 Chevy Silverado Shortbed Granite Blue *LOOKING FOR A 67 4 DOOR IMPALA!!!Just like Sam and Dean Winchester!! 'Cause Mustangs are for p^#$ and you can fit a body in the trunk of a 67 Impala* MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Texas State University-San Marcos, TX Certified Music Educator I hope Mom is up there watching and being my Guardian Angel "I've got a fever.....and the only prescription.....IS MORE COW BELL" -The Legendary: Bruce Dickenson "F#$@ 'em up!!!!!!" -The Legendary: Rogelio Escobar TRUCKY LINKS** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=457750 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=461184 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=472848 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417541 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=477788

06-04-2002, 09:56 AM	#3
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	I have 2 big helpers when it comes to my project. My wife (dubie_72) and her dad. I help him with all his construction needs, and he helps me out with all the welding and mechanical jobs. My wife is great at body work, probablt because she has WAY more patients that I do when it comes to tedious stuff like that. I bought them some T-shirts from GMC PAULS that have 3, 67-72 Chevys's on the back, for being part of my pit crew. I couldn't do all of this work without them. __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

06-04-2002, 10:00 AM	#4
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	I do about 95% of the work myself but my buddy with the 70 1 ton 4x4 helps me out when I get over my head. He's especially helpful on brake line issues. He's helped me lengthen them on a couple occasions. Next couple days we are going to make some stakes for my stake pockets on the flatbed so I can have side boards when hauling stuff. Nothing like having a good friend to help out. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

06-04-2002, 11:07 AM	#5
Big69C20 Toy Livin' it up. Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Richland, MI Posts: 2,212	gotta be the mom My ole man was taught about cars by my grampa (mom's dad) and well he kinda forgot to teach me what he knew. Limited though it was he still didnt teach me much other than a few basics. From there on i learned my own. Mom helps by always b!tching about me making the driveway a mess but loves to try and help. she'll help me with the brakes and helps at identifying where odd noises are coming from. She loves riding in that truck, but she aint allowed to take it out that often Ohh my old man is great with woodworking so when it came time for the bed to be replaced he was my guy, sanding, stripping,planing,routing etc hes great at that so we did that one together. __________________ -Greg; Sold the 69 C20. It's off to a better home with more love! Now onto the 86 CUCV M1009; K5 blazer with 6.2L diesel, corp 10 bolt axles, Detroit locker in the rear, trutrac front, 3.73 gears, 35" tires.

06-04-2002, 12:39 PM	#6
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,293	My son! __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

06-04-2002, 02:26 PM	#7
VNMOUS Step Side's Rule Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: LEIGHTON,AL USA Posts: 227	I GET A KICK OUT OF WORKING WITH MY 12 YEAR OLD SON. __________________ DANO 07 Silverado Classic 67shortstep 76 stingray 95 cobra 66 Mustang Coupe 289

06-04-2002, 06:15 PM	#8
BADA$$69 Walking accident Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Laurens, SC Posts: 200	My Dad got me addicted at a young age. I crossed over to F--d about 5 years ago when I bought a 91 Mustang GT. I got my dad liking Mustangs but he said if he ever got one it would have to be chevy powered. So guess what he did. Attached Images __________________ Laurens, SC 69 C10 W/350 & 700R4 89 Mustang GT

06-04-2002, 06:16 PM	#9
BADA$$69 Walking accident Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Laurens, SC Posts: 200	Here's another pic! __________________ Laurens, SC 69 C10 W/350 & 700R4 89 Mustang GT Last edited by BADA$$69; 06-04-2002 at 06:44 PM.

06-04-2002, 06:41 PM	#10
Leinie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: USA Posts: 2,613	My bowtie buddy is definately my dog! My wife and I are expecting our first child , so that may change

06-05-2002, 12:24 AM	#11
moose Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Omaha Nebraska Posts: 154	my brother inlaw is my parts sores he has 3 parts trucks that I keep steeling parts off of when Ican or he has what I need and he is not going to use them . I like the the new board:bowtie: __________________ 69 C/10 swb coming along slow but sure 4 yr and counting Omaha Nebr 7I JIMMY 350 4speed daily driver/next prodject 99Yukon wifes

06-05-2002, 01:30 AM	#12
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	My bowtie bud is my son. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

06-05-2002, 07:12 AM	#13
big71 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: JONESVILL NC Posts: 1,303	well it is my brother and his son and all my club memebers and of couse my wife she will do any thing from sanding to change the motor and getting greasse

06-05-2002, 08:14 AM	#14
GMCjunkie Dude...I'm a CHICK Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Lakeland Georgia Posts: 6,192	My husband is my main "bowtie (GMC) buddy" But there have been occasions that Ive called a board member or few for help also. My other buddy, junkie jr. my son Justin, he loves helping mom on the trucks!! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~* "The unexamined life is not worth living" -Socrates ~~~~~~~~~~~~~* '71 GMC Suburban 4x4



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06-05-2002, 09:09 AM	#15
Bram Broke Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Plains,MO Posts: 385	My Dogs. __________________ 72CheyenneSuper1ton4x4BigBlock

06-05-2002, 10:10 AM	#16
KP1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Mansfield Texas Posts: 645	My dad got me hooked on cars, then left me hangin'! I have passed on that love for cars onto my son and we have worked hard on his 70 Malibu and now I have a 72 truck. He has helped with my interior and my buddy Alan has been a god-send in MANY situations with my truck I "affectionately" call Old Blue! __________________ 1972 Chevy Custom/10 www.PictureTrail.com/KP1972 Metroplex Muscle Car Club www.PictureTrail.com/DreamCarArt

06-05-2002, 10:27 AM	#17
PushinPebbles My dad's 68 Join Date: May 2002 Location: VA Posts: 444	well lets see, my dad is getting me started in body work(i just did my driver side door).....If i say somethin to my mom she understands what im talking about (cool huh?) and honestly i get alot of information from you all I'm trying to get my dad to come in here Jack __________________ Jack M. 67 C-10 SWB 355 built T-350 tranny hurst shifter 17x8in KMC's on michelins, clear tails and back up lights slammedUPDATE i have decided on my bag setup and will post further info when i recieve all the parts **************************** 88 1/2 ton suburban 4x4 350/700R-4having a 9 in lift w/ 38 in tires 4 12 inch Lightning Audios *************************** 87 silverado 3/4ton jacked up 10-12 inches black and rubberized bed coating 35 in michelans ************************** Dad's truck 68 C-10 stepside, 468 BB, tubbed, weld wheels, Nason black,lots more **************************** grand dads truck 68 C-10 stepside fuel inj. 350/700R-4soon in audi silver **************************** 84 toyota pickup 22R 5 speed 2WD slammed, shaved and all the body lines filled w/ buickGN scoop,bout to be sprayed in 2003 mustang green metallic w/ silver flames **************************** S/N=BIGGYTYME@aol.com (hydros) "No fat chics, truck will scrape"

06-05-2002, 11:51 AM	#18
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	This is a hard one for me,i have 2 fighting to go to swapmeets/shows wife and brother wife usually wins,she loves shows,races,and the part section-shell whisper that guy wants way too much-she knows her stuff. My brother the walking part number encylopedia,he loves Chevys,wants a BBC in his Olds,but so far ive convinced him to stay Olds he has a 442 and a 455,i dont need another guy buying same stuff.But if i need a part # he knows it oh thats a Vette 67 only intake,very knowledgeable,and will go along ways in hot rod worls for only 17 hes actually who i prefer going to meets,cause he can keep up,wife has a bad ankle and has to rest it,so im sitting wondering what i could be buying,usually ill go,and met her back. "ITS MY DADS FAULT LIVRAT HE STARTED IN THE TRUCKS 10 BEFORE THEY WERE POPULAR!",Thanks Pops-SonRat Last edited by Desert Rat; 06-05-2002 at 03:08 PM.

06-05-2002, 03:23 PM	#19
Tim Rich Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 56	My Dad. He's the mechanic and I'm the flunky. After a stint racing flathead F%rds on dirt tracks in the 50's, he raced 55-57 chevys on short tracks in Alabama in the 60's/early 70's and has been a Chevy Man since. His claim to fame was being spun out by Bobby Allison. He maintains Allison was the dirtiest driver he ever ran with, but Bobby was racing for food money those days. He does feel guilty about having torn up a healthy number of 55-57's. __________________ Tim Rich Kennesaw, GA 72 Stepside 65 Must@ng

06-05-2002, 09:40 PM	#20
DennyB Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier) Posts: 7,327	Its prolly my dad. I was always around getting in his way, ever since I was big enough to pickup a wrench. I also talk to my brother about wrenchin. Only problem is my brother lives 800 miles away and dad lives 1100 miles away. So I try to get the kids intrested. My 14 y/o is generally glued to my side (Daddys Girl), She also asks allot of questions so I know she is soaking up some info. This may change as she is now intrested in boys. (boys....BAAAAAD) My oldest daughter could just about do break jobs before she flew the coop. My Stepson is just now starting to show some intrest although its not in his "jeans". But I think he will come around. I think I've Rambled enough now.. TLO, Denny __________________ "Never ride faster than your Angel can fly" I.M.O.M,W,J&C Patriot Guard Rider

06-05-2002, 11:40 PM	#21
Stano Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Mo Posts: 963	My dad and my 4 y/o daughter. My dad is a farrier(horseshoer) by trade 38 years. But he was a rodder in his younger days and his stories got me into cars then I got him into Chevy trucks. He gave me my 67 when I was 12. Ashlea my 4 y/o girl loves playing with and asking questions about my(she calls it hers, but that what the burb is for) truck. __________________ New daily driver 96 Chevy K3500 crew cab dually 53,000 miles 350 Vortec 4L80 Nice ride 67 Chevy C-10 LWB Built 350 TH-400 Wifes ride and family rig: 2001 Furd Expedition 5.4 Liter Kickin back in Rolla,Mo. USA "Do the thing you fear most and the death of fear is certain" Mark Twain

06-05-2002, 11:46 PM	#22
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	My buddy My 13 year old brother is my bowtie buddy. I'd never get anything done without him!! He's the coolest! Attached Images __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

06-06-2002, 12:18 AM	#23
thood Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: beaverton, or. usa Posts: 60	this board!!! My dad will not touch a truck... my friends drive hondas and mazdas... my grilfriend thinks I am nuts, and I cant stop!! I love 67-72s!!! Now that I found this board I have a home!! sniff...sniff. The few, the proud, the 67-72chevys! __________________ 70 swb restored by myself and some help from this board!! I hope to drive it some day!! portland OR

06-06-2002, 11:14 PM	#24
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,937	nolt my truck but he is my little helper He is 4 and is with me most of the time in the shop. Attached Images __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

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06-06-2002, 11:29 PM	#25
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Dave, That's so awsome!! I hope when I have kids that they're that cute. Except mine'll be driving the PowerWheels Silverado, lol! -Jeff __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*