Janet, Apparently, Antoinette didn't understand my question, since she defined the word "hoot" instead of answering the question that was asked. All I was trying to do was point out that those who subscribe to Roots-L have no way of knowing which post one is answering unless one includes the title or a portion of the original post. Melba in AL -----Original Message----- From: JANETSQUAW@aol.com <JANETSQUAW@aol.com> To: melba.clark@gte.net <melba.clark@gte.net> Date: Saturday, March 03, 2001 9:05 AM Subject: HOOT Melba, Do you think maybe Antoinette doesn't understand what you are saying. DUH!!!! I know what you mean, or think I do. Why do we subscrib to the list and the digest has nothing in it, should me miss the list post? Like Roots - L? Is that what you are trying to ask? NOT the meaning of HOOT? I think this is one. Good luck. You're going to need it. Janet S, in Indiana