I agree wholeheartedly with Barabara's email. If anyone out there uses the system and thinks $12 (converted to ANY currency) is too much for all the FREE information and help on offer - I urge them to stop and think of an internet connection without this wonderful facility.. IF it does stretch the budget too far - how about a 'share' with friends - every little helps. I have NO connection with Rootsweb - other than I would be lost without my digests - and I have been lucky to find kin through their pages. Just a thought to ponder regards milly - Perth AU (aye a Bankie...) millyb@one.net.au researching BANKS/MAUDSLEY/(SLATER)NIXON/WILKES - Eng HOOD/FERGUSON/HANNA/EWART -Sct/Ire MILLS/KIRK - Ire