The purpose of this list is to share information about our Behymer/Beckleheimer/Picklesimer/etc. ancestors. We have made a lot of progress, but still have more to learn. Our recent preoccupation with off-topic messages is distracting. If this continues, it won't be long before members start unsubscribing to our list. Therefore, I have decided that off-topic messages are no longer permitted on this list. In the interest of fairness, I will not discriminate and try to decide what type of message is appropriate or inappropriate. NO MORE OFF-TOPIC MESSAGES. This means any political announcements, jokes or friendly banter. You may add friendly personal messages to your genealogy posts. Anyone who disregards this message will be removed from the list. Sorry to be such a dictator. Maybe I'll soften up in a few weeks. I welcome all responses to this message to my email address. Do not respond to the list. veysey@coos.or.us Twila Listowner