Greetings list members...:)
First of all, I'd like to wish everyone Happy Holidays...and a special welcome
to all the newest members. The list has grown to about 20 members so far
since it was started 2 months ago!
There haven't been a lot of posts to the list, but that's to be expected with
a new list. I've tried to reply to queries as soon as possible, especially if
I have information related to the query in my own files. Sometimes, a query
will relate to a branch of the family for which I don't have an
answer...that's where all the other members come in. If you happen to have an
answer to a query, don't hesitate to post it to the list so that we can all
gain more information into the family. This helps everyone on the list, and,
who knows, you may find a new cousin out there!
My main job here (besides being a family member) is to sort out any problems
that arise when people subscribe/unsubscribe or when Spammers try to send
their trash to the list (hopefully, no spam should get through to the members,
as Rootsweb usually catches it and just sends it to me). But, if a member has
a problem with getting posts to the list, just send me mail at MY address (any
family posts should go to the list itself).
At times, a flame war will erupt on the list (I hope this never happens...:),
or someone will get "off-subject". I will deal with these matters if they
occur. By "off-subject," I don't mean non-CALL family postings, because
these
are legitimate surnames related to the CALL family by marriage, etc. Let's
just not get "entirely" away from the family.
I won't be real active on the list until the Holidays are are done, but will
be back in the fold in January. I do check my mail every morning, however,
and will deal with any problems that arise in the meantime.
I certainly hope that every one has a Merry Christmas and a wonderful New
Year. I'm gonna quit smoking this time for sure, ha!
Mike Turner
mturner280(a)aol.com