Howdy Listers... Shona Nollaig, Merry Christmas... Happy Kwanza... Happy Chanukah.... Happy Ramadan... Happy Holidays, Melikalilkimaka, whatever, &c. OK... here's the drill: Do NOT send test messages to the list. 1000+/- folks don't *really* need to see messages that say, essentially.... tap, tap, tap... anyone on that side of the glass? Is this list working? Where's my mail? Especially this time of year when the Aussies are at the beach, those in the northern hemisphere are shoveling snow or dodging raindrops and everyone preparing for some holiday or another. Sometimes the list is just slow. Sometimes it is because life is happening... even your Admin took this past weekend off... *gasp* to celebrate her birthday. :) [please do not send greetings to the list] When you think you are not getting mail as you should there are a few things you can do... a) check the archives to see if there are posts since the last one you received in your mail box. -- if no, then probably no one has posted -- if yes, then the issue is on your end... check your filters and check with your ISP b) Check the helpdesk for messages re the server being down or issues with ISPs bouncing or delaying mail c) IF you simply MUST send a "test" message.... do not send one that is a typical "test, test" message... instead...send one of genealogical value... a query or a transcription ---------- if it does not show up in the archives, contact the Admin at Stewart-admin@rootsweb.com ------------ do not write to others re the "problem" as they are unable to assist you... only the admin has access to tools, etc. for this list... and they are limited, but troubleshooting advice, etc. is not so limited. -------------Check to ensure the settings on your email client [Mozilla, Outlook, etc] are set to plain text and that you have not included an attachment. ------------ If *gawd forbid* the admin does not respond within 24 hours [may be off at the Scottish Games, celebrating birthdays, Christmas, or &c], then contact the Help Desk and they will be glad to walk you through a troubleshooting session and help resolve the "no mail" situation... but do this ONLY as the last step, not the first. As my mom used to say.... "If you want to receive mail, you must write mail."... so... if the list is slow...take a look... when was the last time you posted? Start a discussion, post a query, post some data --- nice present for other listers, perhaps? Happy happy, Merry merry, and for those curmudgeons... a hearty Bah Humbug! Slainte, Lauren Stewart List Admin