>>It is inappropriate to be sending totally unconnected material to all subscribers on a mailing list. I receive more than enough emails that actually need reading. When I join a genealogy mailing list for a specific county, I don't expect to receive anything other than material relating to genealogy in that county. Sending off-subject emails tends to destroy the usefulness of a mailing list.<< And your sort of post should be sent by private mail. I enjoyed the funnies.