To answer Helen's questions: The default setting for parkinsn is 'no repro' which means you do not see your own messages when they are posted to the list. To change this, send a message to the listserver at: [log in to unmask] In the body of the message, type: set parkinsn repro If you are going on vacation and wish to stop the mail from parkinsn for a while, send a message to the listserver at: [log in to unmask] In the body of the message, type: set parkinsn nomail To start receiving mail again, send a message to the listserver and in the body of the message, type: set parkinsn mail or set parkinsn digest Barb =========================================================================== Barbara Patterson [log in to unmask] HSC 2J22 905-525-9140, ext. 22403 School of Nursing ===========================================================================