Okay, gang, here's the step by steps to searching the archives. It's old news to most of you, but don't forget to type in searches for "pickle flute", "all-girl-port-a-potty-echo-and-percussion-show" and other important genealogical search data. Every so often I dust off this old memo and repost it so that newcomers to the board have the best chance to get a real look at the valuable stuff on the Kilgore list archives. Now most of you probably know how to do this, but just in case there's a new member who wants to see all the previous posts in a searchable format, here's how to do it: 1. First, go to this address: http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl 2. In the blank space where it says "name of list", type Kilgore-L, then click "submit" 3. This will take you to a screen that searches the archives of the Kilgore board. There really isn't much in 1997, so just search 1998, then 1999, 2000, and 2001 in that order. Note that one search won't hit all the years. You have to go year by year. 4. In the blank space where it says "query", type in (in quotes) the phrase you want to look for. For example: "Marianne Kilgore" "Mary Ann Kilgore" etc. This will give you all the messages that contain those words in them from the board for all of 1998 or (1999) (2000) (2001). 5. I usually click on only message body so I can read the text to see if it is pertinent. If it is I go backward and click full body of message to get sender, etc. Sometimes when you go back it will give you a message that says you must repost the data, but all you need to do then is hit "refresh" or "reload" on your computer. Don't be offended please if this is oversimplified, but I would rather err on the easy side than to leave someone without access to the data on this site. You'll find early pioneers like Vickie, Billy, Jerry, Tim, Allen with lots of baseline data and info that you can take to the bank (As a matter of fact, there really is very little speculation on this board that is not identified as such, and that is always useful hunches for us to chase down). You'll also find entries from board members who've passed away, and many of us who re-visit those sites remember them with great fondness. When you read their posts, you will also. Warm regards, Randy