To: SW_VA-L@rootsweb.com Re: Kentish Families Hi Everyone, I need to thank all those kind folk who responded to my recent posting. I am replying individually to those who wrote, but it might take me a few days to catch up. (Sorry - but I don't have access to the 'net at weekends - and this slows me down a tad.). The replies I received - the kind words and nice thoughts - fully justify the image we have of you people being Gentlefolk. Thanks to you all for a great welcome. . Regarding my replies: Most will be best dealt with by private mails, however, some might well be of wider interest. If no-one has any objections, then I will post to the Group generally. The first of these messages will be posted in a couple of days. I will also be expanding the list of names in which I have an interest. Hopefully there will be mutual benefits from this. Again, my sincere thanks for your welcome. . . Cheers, Bill Castillion-Mander. Bemused in Kent - wondering why spring lasted only two days - and why winter needed to return again - and again. . .