Our list has been rather quiet the past few months as many of us have been busy with holiday planning. Here is a learning tool, copied from RootsWeb, for sending posts to the list. We're never too old to learn - remembering is a situation that isn't as simple :) . Caroline Horton, List Administrator What are the steps to creating a great post? First, choose a subject line that is brief, but descriptive. Include information such as first name, last name (surname), some applicable dates, and other details. Subjects that say only "Need Help" or that only state a location or surname (for instance, using only the subject "Smith" when posting to the Smith board) should be avoided. Next, create the body of your message and include as many relevant details as possible. Once you have typed your message, enter all of the surnames mentioned in your post in the "Surnames" field. Please include only surnames that are mentioned in your post- not all surnames you might be researching. If you wish, you can include surname spelling variations for the surnames mentioned in your message. After you have entered the surnames, select a classification for your post. Please visit the FAQ topic "What classification should I use for my post?" to help you select one if necessary. When replying to a post, the classification of the original post will already be selected for you. You can choose to use that classification, or select a new one. Once all required fields have been filled out, you can preview your post by selecting "Preview". This will show you your message as it will appear on the board. From the Preview page, you can choose to post your message or go back and edit it. If you do not wish to preview your post, select the "Post" button and your message will be posted to the board immediately. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------