Hi Gang, just a quick announcement, All the Surname lists at Rootsweb have been closed. What this means to you is Nothing! All it means is if someone is not subscribed to a list, they will not be able to post to that list. Rootsweb had to close the lists due to Spam, it was taking more of the techs time getting rid of the Spam, and they didn't have enough time to serve us, the customers. If a post comes to the list from a non-subscriber, it will be bounced to me, and I will decide whether or not to forward it to the list. I have always opted for open lists, they are easier to use, but the Spam is just getting horrible. (Personal opinion. If you want to do something to help the situation, write your Federal elected representives and urging them pass legislation like the legislation prohibiting unwanted Faxes.) William L. Boulineau Antigo, WI 54409 Rootsweb Sponsor wbouline@newnorth.net