It appears that I the Great and Glorious Pond Dipper should leave my computer and go on holiday more frequently as not only have we 6 new listers since last week but my absence has also created the conditions for cooperation and success. Given the number of new listers I should introduce myself and the rules that apply to this list. My name is Geoff (ro) BRIGHTMAN aged 38 living in Bristol. Arthritis all joints so don't work. My Hawkesbury interests are my partners family ( at this stage). Her name is Dawn THOMPSON. The web page at http://www.fortunecity.co.uk/amusement/adrenaline/17/ was a working file posted to share information more easily with a cousin. It is fortunate it is there as I lost all my computer data at Christmas last year. The web page is always worth checking for any Hawkesbury family. Be advised it is known that there are some mistakes. If you spot a mistake there please let me know. As listowner I was christened the Pond Dipper because I threatened a ducking in the village pond outside Poole Farm House to any list member who broke my rules. The rules are simple. Surnames in UPPER CASE ALWAYS. Post and ask about anything to do with Hawkesbury (inc. surrounding villages) history or family history. The boundaries are very lax ( much like the GLS/WILTS border near Hawkesbury). The aim of the list is to help Hawkesbury researchers in their quests. We have in less than 2 months reunited families, found new family members and solved long standing problems for some listers. Another of my web pages at http://www.fortunecity.co.uk/meltingpot/gregory/436/ is an index of documents relating to Hawkesbury folk held at various record offices. It is well worth studying despite its slow loading time. Be advised to try all known name variants and even some unknown name variants. Apart from the information on the web pages I also hold a great deal of other info on Hawkesbury families past, present and future and am more than happy to share info through the list. Thats why I started it. All listers are actively encouraged to share and help as much as possible. I am currently working on a couple of indexing projects of Hawkesbury records and these will be made available as and when complete. That's about it for now Geoffro