faraway, I know exactly what you are saying mine doesn't call at all unless it is his time for the kids and then he hardly calls to let them know if he is getting them on fri or sat. anyway I have been div. about 3 weeks now and things are finally looking up for me which I couldn't see at all before. well have a good day and sorry it took so long but I have moved over to surviving the big D you should check it out lots of good advice there Joa.