Good morning to you all! After reading and trying to respond to Deborah's question about genealogists, I realized that this is some place we all have possibly come to one or more times in our research. This is the point where we have closets full of information and are overwhelmed by it. You look at all that data and say to yourself "OK, now what?" I've been there and am certain that more than a few of you have also. I know what Vanessa and I have done, and know that we are still stumped on some issues, but the ROOTWALKER mail list is not all about us. It is about YOU, and it's about helping each other. With the weekend coming up I thought this would be a good time to ask some of you for your input. Please don't be bashful. The questions I have are simple. What did you do to help overcome the mass of data that you have discovered in your research? How did you organize it into something that makes sense to you and others? What computer programs have you found helpful and what do you like best about them? Thanks to all of you for being the ROOTWALKER family. Sincerely, Stan Magnesen ROOTWALKER site/list coordinator ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

I do not have a clue!!!! I have about 12 huge ring binder note books and about 10 regular size ring binders full of papers and it is still growing. I bought extra note books so I could sort it but that still does not decrease the load. (I also have zippered note books so I don't lose the small papers) Since I had the virus in my computer that wiped out all my files I feel compelled to print it all up. It just continues to grow. If you should hear from someone who knows how to handle it I would sure like to hear it. I can't even figure out how to file the family papers, documents, pictures, clippings so I can cross reference them. I just figured I was the only one not smart enough to figure it out. I , too, would welcome any solution!!! Stan, you must know the answer! Share it with us!!! Give Vanessa a big hug and give her my best wishes. This spring weather will perk her up for sure!!!! Tell her she is in my prayers! June in Indiana