Is snoring genetic, and do people snore more loudly as they get older? I hope not.

People are usually surprised when they find out I snore, but I don't snore 10% as loudly as my dad does. It's interesting to listen to him snore.

Here's what happened in the last 30 minute sequence:
First 20 minutes: He sounded like he was blowing on an amplified duck call, although not quite as high-pitched. He made this noise every 5 seconds.
Next minute: Peace and quiet.
Next 3 minutes: Loud again.
Next minute: He started choking and sighing really loudly.
Last 5 minutes: Snored quietly.
Then his breathing pattern woke him up.
He went to the bathroom, and then went back to the couch to sleep.

Pure entertainment. But if my dad has trouble sleeping through his own snoring, I don't know what that means for my mom.