Hi! When the Alice Martin posts started, Annie suggested keeping her name in the subject so the uninterested could delete those posts. Perhaps Alice's story wasn't current enough for some, but it certainly fits within this list. I wasn't familiar with the story, and now I am; I consider that a plus. But if I'd wanted to, I could have deleted the posts unread. That's fair. We all have different interests. Also, re settlers in CT prior to the pilgrims -- I don't have my "stuff" here to check, but I'm almost willing to swear there were pockets of settlers in CT, and also across the Sound, in Long Island, prior to the Mayflower's arrival. Elaine dickey.pa@draac.com ====================== - ---------------------------------------------------------- Email Provided By http://www.draac.com/ Free Graphics http://gifs123.tripod.com/