Hello Everyone, I have been out of town for the last week and have just finished reading our list messages. First, let me say that this list has a some really terrific members and you are all appreciated. We have some of the most diligent and informative members on the subject of Donegal, Ireland and they are all willing to share their knowledge. As the listowner, it is my responsibility to keep the list running smoothly. The messages that have been flying back and forth on the list are creating a problem. So, before this gets out of hand, I am going to insist that all the discussions regarding anything other than our Donegal research STOP!!!! DO NOT post anymore messages regarding topics that are not related to Donegal. DO NOT respond to any of the messages that have been posted regarding Bitter Politics or any of the other messages that have branched out from this. This list has always been very friendly and helpful. Please let us keep it that way. I have never had to "ban" anyone from the list for not following the rules of the list and I don't ever want to have to. If anyone feels the need to "vent", you may feel free to do so to me at postalq@grnco.net If anyone ever has a complaint with the list, the proper procedure is to contact me and I will sort the problem out. Several of you have tried to get the list back on topic and that is much appreciated. I do not expect to see any further emails that are off topic. Let's get back to helping each other find our Donegal information. Thank you all for being such a great bunch of folks. Carol-listowner --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. This email has been scanned and certified with AVG Virus Protection http:\\www.grisoft.com Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.564 / Virus Database: 356 - Release Date: 1/19/2004