I can't remember if I posted this before but... when I was young I thought I'd do something nice for dad after school (mom and dad worked) for a surprise and I scrubbed my dad's (his, not mom's) personal favorite cast iron skillet he got from his mom, and I scrubbed it until I hit shine - it took over an hr. Mom got home first and when she saw what I did she screamed and said I'd better run away from home quick, and don't stop to look over my shoulder! Dad was NOT happy! and he stopped short of killing me, lol. He taught me how to season it and wash it and cook in it, and now they're both gone its my skillet. sharet