I've heard from a lot of people since I innocently asked in my post of June 25 "It's so wonderful to see how many Washburn cousins we are....and how intelligent, and probably good looking. Has anyone considered holding a National Washburn Reunion? Anyone have any thoughts on that?" Apparently, it struck a chord! Thank you all who asked, but I am sorry I presently have no time to devote to the proposed Washburn Family Organization, as I am in the process of selling my house and taking off to the woods for a few years to finish writing a long overdue book. Not even sure I'll be able to be on the List while I'm so far away from civilization. Among other things, people have mentioned that the most important points were snipped away from my previous post. At their suggestion I will reiterate - "A friendly, supportive, tolerant environment for those who are trying to establish, or willing to help others with, family ties would most appeal to me........................Mostly, I'd hope for sharing with one another in a gracious and amicable manner. And I do venture to suggest - the less politics the better." I join those who contacted me in hoping whoever may volunteer will determine and carry out the desires of the majority of the membership without an argumentative spirit. Respectfully, Barbara Washburn-Lienhard Woodside@bicnet.net