To: Barbara Patterson <[log in to unmask]> From: Murray Charters <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Introduction Dear Barb et al; Thanks for the welcoming e-mail. I subscribed yesterday and received over 30 e-mail responses in less than 24 hours. I'm a little overwhelmed to say the least. Now I'm adding my 2bits worth. Allow me to introduce myself. I'm an elevator/escalator mechanic. I'm 53 years old and was diagnosed (pd) in 1994. I've had symptoms for many years before and was tested for ms in 1986. I dabble on the Internet and I am a volunteer with Early Onset Parkinson's Support Group here. Computers are one of my main interests. Here are a few sites where you can send virtual greeting cards to anyone who has access to the Internet. It is a complimentary service (free) and a fun diversion. http://www.bluemountain.com/index.html http://www.wbwebcards.com http://www.nb.net/~chipper/ http://www.wp.com/annag/bday.htm http://www.regards.com http://www.family.com To view a sample card check out this site - my wishes for all of you. http://www.bluemountain.com/cards/box6499/myn8483yzc0664.html Simply click on this address if your e-mail also launches your browser or copy it to the clipboard and paste it into your browser. Most of all have fun. Best regards to you all...............Murray Dear Murray: Welcome to the PARKINSN list. Please send a message to the list (if you want to) introducing yourself and any Parkinson's-related topics you would like. Let me introduce myself. I am a secretary for six faculty members in the School of Nursing, McMaster University. In September, 1992, I was diagnosed as having Parkinson's...hence my interest in this list. I have appended the guide below this message. I hope you enjoy your involvement with the PARKINSN list. Barb [log in to unmask]