Hi Everyone, I for one am still in the partying mood, but I have found a new hobby. It is called ebay. I am currently bidding for Folk art books since taking up this hobby at a chat and choose meet. this auction bidding is addictive. So I am here and waiting for the party to begin. Edie ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marilyn R. Otterson" <rosiedoggie@attbi.com> To: <ARMSTRONG-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2003 3:13 PM Subject: Re: [ARMSTRONG-L] Party? > HI, LInda, > Have not heard too much about the party. I thought we were going to do it > on March 1, starting in Australia and working our way around to Scotland, > visiting with different members along the way, eating, partying and carrying > on. BUT I haven't heard much from everyone, so don't know if it's still a > go or not. It's hard to have an Armstrong party with only 2 or 3 crazy > people attending. Don't know what's going on as we were away and I was > unsubbed. > > Cousin Marilyn > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Linda" <Lynheaberlin@webtv.net> > To: <ARMSTRONG-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2003 8:24 PM > Subject: [ARMSTRONG-L] Party? > > > > Cousin Marilyn, > > I am lurking waiting for the party to begin. I think a lot of people > > are ready for one. Beings as the weather here in Virginia is real > > crummy, I am bored and could use some fun times. > > I just resubbed so I don't know the party theme. Are we BBQing in > > John D's back yard, or are we doing something different this year? :)) > > Cousin Linda > > > > > >

I use Google. I tried as well today, it was an old search saved to my Favorites, it no longer works (contributor's name was Vandy). World Connect Family Treemaker has similar from a man in Canada who has extensive research on the Loyalist Descendants in Maine and New Brunswick. That URL is http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=aek740a The contributor's name is Arnie Krause. The Armstrong information is not wholly accurate, but it's a start. As you know (I've been a lurker for several years and know you are well versed), even information obtained from the elders in a family is usually tainted. I have a hand written family tree from my Armstrongs in Maine going back to the late 1800's, but it was sent to my daughter by a family member who had no idea that we existed. Seems my grandfather had two wives, one in Maine and one in Nova Scotia - none of his family knew he had 8 children!! We were welcomed and information was shared. I also have marriage and birth certificates, as well as obituaries, and some of them are wrong. It has been an interesting journey. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marilyn R. Otterson" <rosiedoggie@attbi.com> To: "Pamela Armstrong Booth" <pab@toad.net> Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2003 5:38 PM Subject: Re: [ARMSTRONG-L] Maine Armstrongs > I tried "Armstrongs of Maine" on google and didn't have any luck. What > search engine are you using? > > Thanks, > Marilyn > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Pamela Armstrong Booth" <pab@toad.net> > To: <ARMSTRONG-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2003 12:18 PM > Subject: Re: [ARMSTRONG-L] Maine Armstrongs > > > > I am researching Maine Armstrongs. Beaconsfield, Grand Lake Stream and > other > > towns. I have a hand written family tree from Maine - and information > > obtained from others in the Armstrongs of Maine family. My first ancestor > in > > the tree is Robert Armstrong, born in England. Have you typed "armstrongs > of > > Maine" in your search engine, there is an actual family website of that > > description. > > > > Pamela Armstrong Booth > > www.geocities.com/pubalub_55 > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "cborges" <cborges@snet.net> > > To: <ARMSTRONG-L@rootsweb.com> > > Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2003 12:06 PM > > Subject: [ARMSTRONG-L] Maine Armstrongs > > > > > > > Isn't there anybody out there who is researching Maine Armstrongs?? > > > > > > Patty > > > in chilly CT > > > > > > > > > > >

Hi, Cousins, I think something is wrong. I don't think some list mail is going out or coming in. It has been SO quiet and we did have some interest in the party set for March 1 a month ago...there were quite a few enthusiastic A* listers who wanted to do it. Now nobody seems to be out there. Is it the MSN problem? Is hardly anyone in a party mood? I don't know, but I am thinking we should perhaps postpone the party until we are sure everyone is getting and receiving mail. What do you think? Cousin Marilyn Marilyn Armstrong Otterson Semper ubi sub ubi Researching: Armstrong, Milligan, Field, McCoy, Reid, Goff, Drake, Eaton, Norton, Gilbert, Roberts, Robbins, Flint, Haley, Whitten, Chadbourne, Bates, Walker, Goodwin, Gardner, Neal

Hi Everyone: The old genealogy scam is back. www.genseekers.com Behind the password protection are links to the free genealogy on-line. There is no content of their own. In order to get the "5-day free trial" you have to surrender a credit card or bank account number. You have to cancel within 5 days or you get dinged. Guess what? The cancellation e-mail bounces. Does this surprise you? One person who recently fell for the come-on had his/her account dinged not once, but twice. It is time to remind folks on your state and county mailing lists about these scoundrels. It has been a couple of years since we have mentioned this. Permission is granted to pass this on.

Marilyn and all MSN seems to be ummm politest word I can think of is Spastic Yesterday there were 9 MSN addee's who were "unknown" to the MSN system haven't seen any today.. The blurb I sent from the Rootsweb Review stated that Rootsweb and MSN were "working on it"... I don't think the MSN people are getting everything they are paying for.. but that's just my personal opinion and being an Armstrong, I have a couple (opinions)... I don't think postponing the gala event will really serve a purpose.. (IMHO) (:>)) Snowless in Alaska John D Marilyn R. Otterson wrote: >Hi, Cousins, >I think something is wrong. I don't think some list mail is going out or >coming in. It has been SO quiet and we did have some interest in the party >set for March 1 a month ago...there were quite a few enthusiastic A* listers >who wanted to do it. > >Now nobody seems to be out there. Is it the MSN problem? Is hardly anyone >in a party mood? I don't know, but I am thinking we should perhaps postpone >the party until we are sure everyone is getting and receiving mail. > >What do you think? > >Cousin Marilyn > > > >Marilyn Armstrong Otterson >Semper ubi sub ubi >Researching: Armstrong, Milligan, Field, McCoy, Reid, Goff, Drake, Eaton, >Norton, Gilbert, Roberts, Robbins, Flint, Haley, Whitten, Chadbourne, Bates, >Walker, Goodwin, Gardner, Neal > > > > >

I am researching Maine Armstrongs. Beaconsfield, Grand Lake Stream and other towns. I have a hand written family tree from Maine - and information obtained from others in the Armstrongs of Maine family. My first ancestor in the tree is Robert Armstrong, born in England. Have you typed "armstrongs of Maine" in your search engine, there is an actual family website of that description. Pamela Armstrong Booth www.geocities.com/pubalub_55 ----- Original Message ----- From: "cborges" <cborges@snet.net> To: <ARMSTRONG-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2003 12:06 PM Subject: [ARMSTRONG-L] Maine Armstrongs > Isn't there anybody out there who is researching Maine Armstrongs?? > > Patty > in chilly CT >

Isn't there anybody out there who is researching Maine Armstrongs?? Patty in chilly CT

1a. YOU'VE GOT MAIL! Well, maybe, maybe not -- if your ISP (Internet Service Provider) is MSN. RootsWeb encountered major difficulties recently in delivering e-mail to MSN subscribers. As a result you might have been unsubscribed from your favorite RootsWeb Mailing Lists due to bouncing MSN e-mail. Hopefully the problem with MSN has been solved, but if MSN is your ISP, it would be a good idea to check to see if you have been unsubscribed from your Mailing Lists. John D

Count me in! I'm setting aside wood for the campfire and tunin' up my horse, Tia! Jill __________________ "Gypsy gold does not chink and glitter. It gleams in the sun and neighs in the dark." Gypsy saying

HI, LInda, Have not heard too much about the party. I thought we were going to do it on March 1, starting in Australia and working our way around to Scotland, visiting with different members along the way, eating, partying and carrying on. BUT I haven't heard much from everyone, so don't know if it's still a go or not. It's hard to have an Armstrong party with only 2 or 3 crazy people attending. Don't know what's going on as we were away and I was unsubbed. Cousin Marilyn ----- Original Message ----- From: "Linda" <Lynheaberlin@webtv.net> To: <ARMSTRONG-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2003 8:24 PM Subject: [ARMSTRONG-L] Party? > Cousin Marilyn, > I am lurking waiting for the party to begin. I think a lot of people > are ready for one. Beings as the weather here in Virginia is real > crummy, I am bored and could use some fun times. > I just resubbed so I don't know the party theme. Are we BBQing in > John D's back yard, or are we doing something different this year? :)) > Cousin Linda > >

Cousin Marilyn, I am lurking waiting for the party to begin. I think a lot of people are ready for one. Beings as the weather here in Virginia is real crummy, I am bored and could use some fun times. I just resubbed so I don't know the party theme. Are we BBQing in John D's back yard, or are we doing something different this year? :)) Cousin Linda

VA Bibles: ELLIS ARMSTRONG BIBLE of Essex Co., Va. MARRIAGES Polley Armstrong, dau. of Ellis and Phanney, to Richard Beazley, son of Ephraim, 1/14/1811 Elizabeth33 Garnett Armstrong, dau. of above, to Johnson Munday, son of Ben H. Munday 5/20/1813 ??? Armstrong to Susan A. Haile, dau. of Richard, 5/14/1829 BIRTHS of Children of Ambrose and Mary Armstrong Ambrose Armstrong 4/13/1760 Kills Armstrong 10/18/1766 John Armstrong 1/24/1762 William Armstrong 8/9/1768 Mary Armstrong 10/18/1764 BIRTHS of Children of Ellis and Fanny Armstrong Polly Armstrong 3125/1792 Elizabeth Garnett Armstrong 6/14/1794 Joseph Noel Armstrong 5/17/1807 James Richards Armstrong 3/11/1812 BIRTHS of Children of Richard and Polly Beazley Eliza Ann Beazley 10/23/1816 Ephraim Beazley 3/22/1819 Mary Elizabeth Beazley 12/28/1821 Ellis Armstrong Beazley 1/25/1826 Richard Edward Beazley 9/29/1828 Judith Armstrong 3/6/1834 James Benjamin Beazley 1/24/1835 Robert Armstrong Munday, son of Johnson Munday and Elizabeth, his wife, 4/3/1821 ???other entries, blurred??? DEATHS Fanney Armstrong, wife of Ellis, 2/28/1836 Elliz Armstrong 8/11/1840 ???3/30/1868 ???other entries BIRTHS Lucy Ann Key 5/3/1818 Elizabeth Jane Kay 1/4/1829 Edward Key ?/9/1820 William Kay 2/29/1831 James Key 9/11/1821 Polly Kay ??/7/1833 Sarah Key 12/23/1822 Sally Kay 7/16/1836 Christopher Ray ?/14/1824 John Key 10/12/187 Richard H. Key 3/12/1827 DEATHS Richard Kay 11/11/1781?3/26/1868 Elizabeth Ray, his wife, b. 3/31/1794 Richard H. Key 9/20/1863 Elizabeth Key 9/1852 John Key 2/9/1885 ===== ******************************************* Benjamin Street Sessions BenSessions@yahoo.com ******************************************* __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/

if nothing else I like "unarmstrongly" Patti ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charles Armstrong" <mutinyct@earthlink.net> To: <ARMSTRONG-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2003 6:20 PM Subject: RE: [ARMSTRONG-L] Barking Dog > > What is this??? A suggestion that is logical, potentially helpful and not > a joke. That is very unarmstrongly. > > ca > > > [Original Message] > > From: Debbie <debtaff@yahoo.com> > > To: <ARMSTRONG-L@rootsweb.com> > > Date: 2/25/2003 11:23:35 PM > > Subject: [ARMSTRONG-L] Barking Dog > > > > > > Doreen, Do you have the McAfee product "Guard Dog"? It barks whenever > you are receiving a cookie (which is constantly when you are on the > internet unless you have your security set otherwise). I found this on the > internet: > > McAfee Internet Guard Dog 3.0 > > > > CNET Review > > (5/3/00) > > By Gregg Keizer > > McAfee Internet Guard Dog 3.0 protects against an array of Net pitfalls, > including unauthorized cookies, lost passwords, and annoying banner ads. At > a list price of $39.95, this utility is cheaper than Norton Internet > Security 2000, but it lacks Norton's advanced firewall features. It can't > protect your PC from hacker attacks. Guard Dog is a solid choice if you > dial in to the Internet, but cable and DSL users should steer clear. > > > > Note: McAfee just announced a Pro version of Internet Guard Dog that > should include a firewall. The product is expected to ship around the end > of May '00. > > > > Confusing Configuration > > Guard Dog is relatively easy to install, but it prompts you for a ton of > personal information before you even finish the process. We're glad the > program searches for important data in order to keep it secure, but we'd > rather see the information setup after the configuration so that it's clear > why the program asks for these nitty-gritty details. And Guard Dog's main > control panel is confusing. It's so packed with option settings--four main > categories, with subsections under each--that it's easy to get lost. For > example, we had difficulty finding out how to edit a password. > > > > Barks for Cookies > > But Guard Dog's main task is keeping track of cookies and passwords and > it performs that task well. As soon as a Web site issues a cookie (a little > program that saves data, such as a password, on your computer) or requests > one from your computer, Guard Dog barks to alert you. At that point, you > either accept or reject the cookie. Of course, so many sites issue cookies, > the barking reaches a din when you're surfing. Thankfully, you can instruct > Guard Dog to always accept or reject cookies from your favorite sites. This > stops the barking. Another nice tool, Password Manager, stores usernames > and passwords for Web sites so that you don't have to remember each one, > then lets you drag and drop them into place. Slick. > > > > Guard Dog watches for other security hazards, too. It warns you when > personal information such as your address or Social Security number is sent > over the Net and even prevents wicked Web sites from running ActiveX > Controls that scan or format your drive, delete files, or grab passwords > without your knowledge. Plus, Guard Dog offers filters that keep naughty > sites and chats away from impressionable young eyes and automatically > remove banner ads. Our quibble: Guard Dog inconsistently removed banner > ads, though it did block most of them. When you're finished surfing, Guard > Dog's Web Trail Cleaner spiffies up. It deletes cookies and clears your > browser's cache and history log whenever you close the browser, which frees > up space on your hard drive. > > > > Won't Guard the Back Door > > But Guard Dog lacks a key feature: it doesn't have a firewall. It can't > inform you of or protect you from hackers that may attack your PC through > the Internet connection. Without a secure firewall, it's only half as good > as Internet Security 2000. > > > > Overall, Guard Dog does a decent job protecting your Web front door. You > decide which cookies to accept, which naughty Web sites to filter, and > which private info should be kept private. Guard Dog is perfectly fine for > dial-up users, especially those who don't spend a lot of time online, but > users with high-speed, always-on connections should look to Internet > Security 2000. > > > > To: ARMSTRONG-L@rootsweb.com > > Subject: [ARMSTRONG-L] Barking dog > > > > Thanks everyone for your suggestions - silly and sensible. I had a good > chuckle at some of them and tried most of them, but no joy. My dog is still > barking- but only when connected to the internet. > > > > Doreen. > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > Do you Yahoo!? > > Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, and more > > >

HA, I had to look at it again to see if I was reading it right. Then try and say it. New word!!! Janet ----- Original Message ----- Wrom: LMHAALPTCXLYRWTQTIPWIGYOKSTTZRCLBDXRQBGJSN To: <ARMSTRONG-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2003 5:49 PM Subject: Re: [ARMSTRONG-L] Barking Dog > if nothing else I like "unarmstrongly" > Patti > ----- Original Message ----- > Wrom: BOHMKHJYFMYXOEAIJJPHSCRTNHGSWZIDREXCAXZOWCON > To: <ARMSTRONG-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2003 6:20 PM > Subject: RE: [ARMSTRONG-L] Barking Dog > > > > > > What is this??? A suggestion that is logical, potentially helpful and not > > a joke. That is very unarmstrongly. > > > > ca > > > > > [Original Message] > > > Wrom: EUQZAAFXISHJEXXIMQZUIVOTQN > > > To: <ARMSTRONG-L@rootsweb.com> > > > Date: 2/25/2003 11:23:35 PM > > > Subject: [ARMSTRONG-L] Barking Dog > > > > > > > > > Doreen, Do you have the McAfee product "Guard Dog"? It barks whenever > > you are receiving a cookie (which is constantly when you are on the > > internet unless you have your security set otherwise). I found this on > the > > internet: > > > McAfee Internet Guard Dog 3.0 > > > > > > CNET Review > > > (5/3/00) > > > By Gregg Keizer > > > McAfee Internet Guard Dog 3.0 protects against an array of Net pitfalls, > > including unauthorized cookies, lost passwords, and annoying banner ads. > At > > a list price of $39.95, this utility is cheaper than Norton Internet > > Security 2000, but it lacks Norton's advanced firewall features. It can't > > protect your PC from hacker attacks. Guard Dog is a solid choice if you > > dial in to the Internet, but cable and DSL users should steer clear. > > > > > > Note: McAfee just announced a Pro version of Internet Guard Dog that > > should include a firewall. The product is expected to ship around the end > > of May '00. > > > > > > Confusing Configuration > > > Guard Dog is relatively easy to install, but it prompts you for a ton of > > personal information before you even finish the process. We're glad the > > program searches for important data in order to keep it secure, but we'd > > rather see the information setup after the configuration so that it's > clear > > why the program asks for these nitty-gritty details. And Guard Dog's main > > control panel is confusing. It's so packed with option settings--four main > > categories, with subsections under each--that it's easy to get lost. For > > example, we had difficulty finding out how to edit a password. > > > > > > Barks for Cookies > > > But Guard Dog's main task is keeping track of cookies and passwords and > > it performs that task well. As soon as a Web site issues a cookie (a > little > > program that saves data, such as a password, on your computer) or requests > > one from your computer, Guard Dog barks to alert you. At that point, you > > either accept or reject the cookie. Of course, so many sites issue > cookies, > > the barking reaches a din when you're surfing. Thankfully, you can > instruct > > Guard Dog to always accept or reject cookies from your favorite sites. > This > > stops the barking. Another nice tool, Password Manager, stores usernames > > and passwords for Web sites so that you don't have to remember each one, > > then lets you drag and drop them into place. Slick. > > > > > > Guard Dog watches for other security hazards, too. It warns you when > > personal information such as your address or Social Security number is > sent > > over the Net and even prevents wicked Web sites from running ActiveX > > Controls that scan or format your drive, delete files, or grab passwords > > without your knowledge. Plus, Guard Dog offers filters that keep naughty > > sites and chats away from impressionable young eyes and automatically > > remove banner ads. Our quibble: Guard Dog inconsistently removed banner > > ads, though it did block most of them. When you're finished surfing, Guard > > Dog's Web Trail Cleaner spiffies up. It deletes cookies and clears your > > browser's cache and history log whenever you close the browser, which > frees > > up space on your hard drive. > > > > > > Won't Guard the Back Door > > > But Guard Dog lacks a key feature: it doesn't have a firewall. It can't > > inform you of or protect you from hackers that may attack your PC through > > the Internet connection. Without a secure firewall, it's only half as good > > as Internet Security 2000. > > > > > > Overall, Guard Dog does a decent job protecting your Web front door. You > > decide which cookies to accept, which naughty Web sites to filter, and > > which private info should be kept private. Guard Dog is perfectly fine for > > dial-up users, especially those who don't spend a lot of time online, but > > users with high-speed, always-on connections should look to Internet > > Security 2000. > > > > > > To: ARMSTRONG-L@rootsweb.com > > > Subject: [ARMSTRONG-L] Barking dog > > > > > > Thanks everyone for your suggestions - silly and sensible. I had a good > > chuckle at some of them and tried most of them, but no joy. My dog is > still > > barking- but only when connected to the internet. > > > > > > Doreen. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > > Do you Yahoo!? > > > Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, and more > > > > > > >

What is this??? A suggestion that is logical, potentially helpful and not a joke. That is very unarmstrongly. ca > [Original Message] > From: Debbie <debtaff@yahoo.com> > To: <ARMSTRONG-L@rootsweb.com> > Date: 2/25/2003 11:23:35 PM > Subject: [ARMSTRONG-L] Barking Dog > > > Doreen, Do you have the McAfee product "Guard Dog"? It barks whenever you are receiving a cookie (which is constantly when you are on the internet unless you have your security set otherwise). I found this on the internet: > McAfee Internet Guard Dog 3.0 > > CNET Review > (5/3/00) > By Gregg Keizer > McAfee Internet Guard Dog 3.0 protects against an array of Net pitfalls, including unauthorized cookies, lost passwords, and annoying banner ads. At a list price of $39.95, this utility is cheaper than Norton Internet Security 2000, but it lacks Norton's advanced firewall features. It can't protect your PC from hacker attacks. Guard Dog is a solid choice if you dial in to the Internet, but cable and DSL users should steer clear. > > Note: McAfee just announced a Pro version of Internet Guard Dog that should include a firewall. The product is expected to ship around the end of May '00. > > Confusing Configuration > Guard Dog is relatively easy to install, but it prompts you for a ton of personal information before you even finish the process. We're glad the program searches for important data in order to keep it secure, but we'd rather see the information setup after the configuration so that it's clear why the program asks for these nitty-gritty details. And Guard Dog's main control panel is confusing. It's so packed with option settings--four main categories, with subsections under each--that it's easy to get lost. For example, we had difficulty finding out how to edit a password. > > Barks for Cookies > But Guard Dog's main task is keeping track of cookies and passwords and it performs that task well. As soon as a Web site issues a cookie (a little program that saves data, such as a password, on your computer) or requests one from your computer, Guard Dog barks to alert you. At that point, you either accept or reject the cookie. Of course, so many sites issue cookies, the barking reaches a din when you're surfing. Thankfully, you can instruct Guard Dog to always accept or reject cookies from your favorite sites. This stops the barking. Another nice tool, Password Manager, stores usernames and passwords for Web sites so that you don't have to remember each one, then lets you drag and drop them into place. Slick. > > Guard Dog watches for other security hazards, too. It warns you when personal information such as your address or Social Security number is sent over the Net and even prevents wicked Web sites from running ActiveX Controls that scan or format your drive, delete files, or grab passwords without your knowledge. Plus, Guard Dog offers filters that keep naughty sites and chats away from impressionable young eyes and automatically remove banner ads. Our quibble: Guard Dog inconsistently removed banner ads, though it did block most of them. When you're finished surfing, Guard Dog's Web Trail Cleaner spiffies up. It deletes cookies and clears your browser's cache and history log whenever you close the browser, which frees up space on your hard drive. > > Won't Guard the Back Door > But Guard Dog lacks a key feature: it doesn't have a firewall. It can't inform you of or protect you from hackers that may attack your PC through the Internet connection. Without a secure firewall, it's only half as good as Internet Security 2000. > > Overall, Guard Dog does a decent job protecting your Web front door. You decide which cookies to accept, which naughty Web sites to filter, and which private info should be kept private. Guard Dog is perfectly fine for dial-up users, especially those who don't spend a lot of time online, but users with high-speed, always-on connections should look to Internet Security 2000. > > To: ARMSTRONG-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [ARMSTRONG-L] Barking dog > > Thanks everyone for your suggestions - silly and sensible. I had a good chuckle at some of them and tried most of them, but no joy. My dog is still barking- but only when connected to the internet. > > Doreen. > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, and more

Thanks everyone for your suggestions - silly and sensible. I had a good chuckle at some of them and tried most of them, but no joy. My dog is still barking- but only when connected to the internet. Doreen.

Doreen, Do you have the McAfee product "Guard Dog"? It barks whenever you are receiving a cookie (which is constantly when you are on the internet unless you have your security set otherwise). I found this on the internet: McAfee Internet Guard Dog 3.0 CNET Review (5/3/00) By Gregg Keizer McAfee Internet Guard Dog 3.0 protects against an array of Net pitfalls, including unauthorized cookies, lost passwords, and annoying banner ads. At a list price of $39.95, this utility is cheaper than Norton Internet Security 2000, but it lacks Norton's advanced firewall features. It can't protect your PC from hacker attacks. Guard Dog is a solid choice if you dial in to the Internet, but cable and DSL users should steer clear. Note: McAfee just announced a Pro version of Internet Guard Dog that should include a firewall. The product is expected to ship around the end of May '00. Confusing Configuration Guard Dog is relatively easy to install, but it prompts you for a ton of personal information before you even finish the process. We're glad the program searches for important data in order to keep it secure, but we'd rather see the information setup after the configuration so that it's clear why the program asks for these nitty-gritty details. And Guard Dog's main control panel is confusing. It's so packed with option settings--four main categories, with subsections under each--that it's easy to get lost. For example, we had difficulty finding out how to edit a password. Barks for Cookies But Guard Dog's main task is keeping track of cookies and passwords and it performs that task well. As soon as a Web site issues a cookie (a little program that saves data, such as a password, on your computer) or requests one from your computer, Guard Dog barks to alert you. At that point, you either accept or reject the cookie. Of course, so many sites issue cookies, the barking reaches a din when you're surfing. Thankfully, you can instruct Guard Dog to always accept or reject cookies from your favorite sites. This stops the barking. Another nice tool, Password Manager, stores usernames and passwords for Web sites so that you don't have to remember each one, then lets you drag and drop them into place. Slick. Guard Dog watches for other security hazards, too. It warns you when personal information such as your address or Social Security number is sent over the Net and even prevents wicked Web sites from running ActiveX Controls that scan or format your drive, delete files, or grab passwords without your knowledge. Plus, Guard Dog offers filters that keep naughty sites and chats away from impressionable young eyes and automatically remove banner ads. Our quibble: Guard Dog inconsistently removed banner ads, though it did block most of them. When you're finished surfing, Guard Dog's Web Trail Cleaner spiffies up. It deletes cookies and clears your browser's cache and history log whenever you close the browser, which frees up space on your hard drive. Won't Guard the Back Door But Guard Dog lacks a key feature: it doesn't have a firewall. It can't inform you of or protect you from hackers that may attack your PC through the Internet connection. Without a secure firewall, it's only half as good as Internet Security 2000. Overall, Guard Dog does a decent job protecting your Web front door. You decide which cookies to accept, which naughty Web sites to filter, and which private info should be kept private. Guard Dog is perfectly fine for dial-up users, especially those who don't spend a lot of time online, but users with high-speed, always-on connections should look to Internet Security 2000. To: ARMSTRONG-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [ARMSTRONG-L] Barking dog Thanks everyone for your suggestions - silly and sensible. I had a good chuckle at some of them and tried most of them, but no joy. My dog is still barking- but only when connected to the internet. Doreen. --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, and more

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: ARMSTRONG Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kQB.2ACIB/2584.1 Message Board Post: Tina, do you know where in Tn. he was born. I have been trying to find Joseph V. Armstrong for several years now and have not been able to locate him He married Hulda Wright in 1847 in Blount ct. they had several children I think. Do not have any names here now other than Nancy Elizabeth born 1848. They moved to Overton County and I think they were buried in Jackson county but have not found out that for sure good luck

So, OK, Cousin Marilyn left for a couple of weeks and when she gets back the party seems to have fizzled. Is it still on for March 1st, or has it gone bye-bye? Fount, Mary, where are you? Did any recipes come in? It's so quiet out there that I'm starting to think the party's over and I missed it. Anybody? Cousin Marilyn

Doreen, This is kind of a joke for me to try to solve a computer problem. I ran your problem by my husband just to show him that I'm not the only one who has weird computer problems and he suggested this: Go to "start," then choose "control panel, then you'll see a couple of areas you can try. Under the "desktop themes" area, there are things like "dangerous creatures." (maybe your barking dog fits that category altho' to me a barking dog is a benign sound). I didn't take the time to check all the themes. The other area you might check out is "sounds." It seems like somewhere along the way, an option has been chosen that triggers your barking dog. A woman who works with my husband has the sound of the ocean when she moves her mouse. You need to explore the appropriate areas of the "control panel" and find out how to turn off the sound if it bothers you. Your "barking dog" is probably just a variation of the "ding" or "chime" sound that some of us hear. At what event do you hear the barking? Under "sounds" you can choose what events you hear you a sound - "windows opening up" or "drag and drop" or "receiving mail", etc. etc. ( long list.) I can't guarantee that this will work for your barking dog. It's just an idea. Herma Armstrong