Well, this is really far more than I expected to happen this soon! I am so glad that the list has been received with such enthusiasm! This was an experiment, on my part, and really wasn't sure if it would turn out good or a Bomb out. Well, don't think I have to worry about that! I am subscribed on the List mode, and think I may just go to the Digest mode. (My mail boxes are jamb packed as it is)... Now, some have asked about the difference between the List mode and the Digest Mode...since I didn't know for sure how it worked, I went and got the answer...here it is. The List mode brings you the messages as they are sent, individually. The Digest mode sends you all the messages in one package, about every 3 days, or when it reaches 60K characters. (whichever comes first) Now a few pointers...for those of you that are more Net savvy, remember that you had to learn too. There may be a lot of people coming to this mail list that don't know some of the 'common' rules, and patients and help by those that do know goes a long way. One very important request that I do ask of all of you...Please do not send large files, or attachments on the list. That will shut a list down faster than most things. If you are trying to send a file to another, send it to them directly, and not on the list. I'm new at all of this List maintenance - so have patients with me too...I'll be doing my best. If you do have any problems, or have any questions...e-mail me directly. [email protected] , since I will be going on the Digest mode, it might be best that way. I may not know the answer right away, but I will find out, and/or try to take care of the problem...as soon as I find out how! Enjoy this list, and I hope it helps all of you with your searches for ancestors in your family trees! That's what it's for! Terry <fontfamily><param>Arial</param><bigger>Onwards and Upwards (still a beautiful day) Teresa (Terry) Davis <underline><color><param>0000,0000,ffff</param>[email protected] </color></underline>Visit my Home Pages <underline><color><param>0000,0000,ffff</param>http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Plains/2134 </color></underline>and <underline><color><param>0000,0000,ffff</param>http://personal.msy.bellsouth.net/msy/t/e/terryd13/</color></underline> USGenWeb: St. Mary Parish, La.: <underline><color><param>0000,0000,ffff</param>http://www.rootsweb.com/~lastmary/laindex.htm </color></underline>In Illinois: Fayette: <underline><color><param>0000,0000,ffff</param>http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilfayett/ilfayette.htm </color></underline>Logan <underline><color><param>0000,0000,ffff</param>http://www.rootsweb.com/~illogan/loindex.htm </color></underline>Mercer <underline><color><param>0000,0000,ffff</param>http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilmercer/ </color></underline>Washington County in Ms. <underline><color><param>0000,0000,ffff</param>http://www.rootsweb.com/~mswashin/mindex.htm </color></underline>Member of USIGS: <underline><color><param>0000,0000,ffff</param>http://www.usigs.org/ </color></underline></bigger></fontfamily>