Hi All It's that time of year again when many people on these quiet, well-behaved Lists have some extra time on their hands. If you would like to tell us about your research interests or a particularly exciting success story, recommend an excellent research book or family history, tell us a wonderful story from your family tree or offer a look-up from a resource you have at your disposal, GO FOR IT. Please use a heading that indicates what your message is about so that those who are still busy can pass the rest of us by. I've just started reading a book about a 16th century female Irish pirate, so am looking forward to getting into that. Cheers Beryl Beryl O'Gorman Greensborough Victoria Australia List Admin on holidays