HI Ian, no, I never did. We became friends again when he got older and I asked and he didn't even remember writing the check. He did have a weird sense of humor and my brother and I just think he did things like that to mess with us. He once gave my brother $11 in an envelope for his birthday, no card, just $11. Thank you Ian, as always, you are much appreciated when you stop by for a read. Thom