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From: "Ronald Johnston" <>
Subject: Re: List Admin: Re: I understand that ROOTS-WEB is for genealogical ,,,
Date: Thu, 2 Jan 2003 22:28:43 -0500
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Hello all youse listers
Been interesting reading all these postings regarding the use of what some
people call "non-genealogical data" on this list. I'm afraid that I am one
of those 24/7 people (my wife sometimes calls it something else) when it
comes to my "hobby". My specialty is the Gaudet family which I have been
researching for more years than I like to remember, have compiled a database
on this family of over 40,000 and tis just scratched the surface. Usually I
hate to have anything butt into my reseach time. However, in this instance I
must raise my voice in support of the way the "recipe thingy" was done over
Christmas. I must commend Margy on the way she set it up and also commend
the listers that joined in this pursuit and adhered to her requests. The
time limit was a perfect way of controlling it as was the proper use of the
subject line. I found that on some days when I had a spare moment I could
peruse the recipes (my other hobby is cooking) while on other days when in a
rush I could by-pass them with no fear of missing something of importance to
my research. I also enjoyed the articles on the traditions as it gave me an
insight to the way others live now or lived in the past. I hope that next
year that this tradition will continue. I also hope that this list doesnt,
like some other lists, become restricted to a point to where it gradually
dies of lack of support and the listers become afraid of saying anything
other than "genealogy". Keep up the good work Margy, and I wish upon you a
bountiful year in yer research. Will be looking forward to next Christmas or
any other times when you feel this list needs a bit of a boost.
A note to those who do not like the way this list is run. A way of
correcting this is to start up your own list and then you can control it
exactly like you are requesting this one to be done. I'm sure that there is
room on Rootsweb for another list, so instead of being critical of others,
try it yourself. Till then, enjoy the list as it is, a very well run and
supported one.
Ron Johnston, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
researching Johnston, Gaudet/Gaudette, Laronde, Gowanlock, Bible
----- Original Message -----
From: "Margy Bousman" <>
To: <>
Sent: Thursday, January 02, 2003 10:01 AM
Subject: List Admin: Re: I understand that ROOTS-WEB is for genealogical ,,,
> Hi everyone,
>
> The subject of recipes and traditions was announced ahead of time. I
asked
> that the subject line reflect the topic, so that those who did not want to
> read them could delete them unread. Everyone who posted was very good
about
> this. I learned a lot and enjoyed it very much!
>
> I plan for us to do this again next year over the christmas holidays. I'd
> like more family traditions included, though the way we cook is often
passed
> down through the generations and is a tradition in itself. I wouldn't
> change a thing about my decision to let us lighten up for the season and
> share with each other.
>
> It great seeing emails from people we usually do not hear from. I hope
that
> they continue to post to our list and ask questions and offer advice,
> knowledge to others.
>
> The current thread on the spelling of last names has been very
interesting.
> I've often been confused on the names and the changes. It is hard to keep
> lines straight and not duplicate the same person in my files. I go through
> my name index all the time looking for matches and trying to figure out
the
> _correct_ spelling. I do as was mentioned earlier, and when I know the
> children all went with a different spelling that's when I change it in my
> files.
>
> That's all I really have to say at this time except for a reminder of my
> list FAQ's. If there is something on or about the list that you do not
like,
> contact me, not the list. (That is the number one rule now.) There is a
> tagline a the bottom of the page. It gives the link to our archives. On
> that page is the address to contact me.
.
>
> Thank you for your time.
>
> Regards,
> Margy Bousman
> List Facilitator
>
>
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