Hello Everyone, I received an email asking if I still was the owner for the list. The answer is yes. I really can't understand how it is so quiet. There are new people subscribing to the list all the time and I am sure they are wondering what is going on. I know that there are many experienced "rooters" on the list and I also know that there are several that have taken their lines to a point that they are near satisfied with what they have. But...there are many on the list that are not at this point and I feel that we should help them if we can. Unlike many lists I DO encourage exchange of information "on list" I know that there are several that feel that unless it is information that could be used by all it should not be posted to all. As you all can see, that results in a "dead list". So, as list owner I now say that everything should be posted to list unless it is of a personal nature. We HAVE to get the information flowing or this list will not served the purpose for which it was created. To satisfy the ones that don't want to see the info if it doesn't pertain to their lines I would ask that when posting these rules are followed. In the subject line always put the area you are speaking of and the surnames that you are concerned with in your posting. In this way the other list members can determine if they would like to read your posting or delete it as not being information they would be interested in. We have about 100 subscribers now. (You can see why I am concerned) If The reason for now using the list is the money request that was issued by Roots-L a while ago please be aware that they requested help only if you can afford it. So don't let that be a factor in using the list. I would like to suggest that we all introduce ourselves and let all know what are areas of research are. I know that all of you have not communicated with all the other and I am sure that there are "cousins" out there on the list that are not aware of each other. An example is myself. I have a dead end with my ancestors and although I know that the line comes from England I can find no reference for "my" Robert Sanford and Ann Smith who were married in London. Even though, I am not stopping with helping others with this list and the newsletter. I feel that this is what genealogy is all about, helping others. Please help me with this with this. Thanks to all Sandra Sanford G.