Jawjaw, I was the king of the pick-up sticks and never lost my skate key because my dad fashioned a leather pocket to the bottom of the one skate where it slipped inside. Now does anyone remember the ball attached to the paddle by a long rubber band? That and ping-pong were my best games. Jacks can be purchased in metal and I get a catalog with them 9wholesale) as soon as I get another one I'll post the address for anyone who wants some.... [Wink]