Well, now, Only one person's hollered at me for being quiet this week--and she didn't really holler, just wondered if I was still alive. Yep, and kicking every minute I'm awake. I didn't make my goal of getting my genealogy online by yesterday, but it ain't for lack in trying. Every time I think I'm going to say, "Enough!" I figure that if I just add a couple more people, I'll get some fresh leads (like I have time to do research right now...hah!) that will just knock them ole brick walls right down. It's cold these days in Taney County. The leaves are mostly gone off the trees, and while I saw a magnolia tree(I think that's what it was) down along Turkey Creek today with green leaves still, it's in the lee of Presbyterian Hill, down out of the wind. But we're getting more winter-like weather now than we had in 2 months last year. No doubt I'll be ready for spring when the time is right, but I hope we have a real winter this year. I'd like to see the lakes go back to where they're supposed to be. Ingrid and I have been working--not quite like dogs, but still busy--on "Law Day 2001: Outlaw Roundup" which is set for 19 May. I sure hope those of you within spittin' distance (maybe even further) can make it, for it's bound to be a humdinger. Hee, hee, and I'm enjoying the heck out of it so far. We've gotten the basic plans for the Bald Knobber Re-enactment worked out, mapped out, and now we're talking to folks who want to help out...either by being in it, or being on the support team. I'm going to have to stock up on AAA batteries, for we're going to be using those 2-way radios to communicate that day. It also looks like the Jail will have a new sidewalk in time for Outlaw Roundup. Details are still being worked out, and I'll let you know. We are planning on all sorts of music, storytelling, historical and genealogical book vendors, kids' activities, and more. We won't do the costume contest this year, but will invite any and all to dress up in clothing like our ancestors wore. If you have some they actually did wear, and can wear it, like Wanda Pickett Ehlers is planning, then that'll be great. I won't holler if you show up wearing blue jeans, however...LOL they are my favorite uniform. If any of you have ancestors who were involved in feuds, were outlaws, or who were victimized by criminals or Bald Knobbers, please post the stories to the list. I know a lot about the Taney County folks, but not enough about other counties. And if you are involved with historical or genealogical societies in the White River Valley, please be sure to let them know what we're doing, and that they're invited, too. Invitations to these societies will likely go out in January sometime, and I need to know who to contact or addresses if you have them. It's late--as usual--and I'm going to have to git. Just wanted you to know I'm thinking of y'all out there, and want to welcome the newcomers to the list! Please continue posting stories about who you are looking for, where and when, and keep the fun going! PS Don't forget to join the White River Valley Historical Society if you haven't already done so! You can do so from the WRV homepage, link below... Vonda ListMom for MOTaney and MO-AR-WRV http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~moarwrv/