As I read Janet's "re-posts: family atmosphere 1 through 6," I was struggling to find a way to express my positive reactions to both the "reposts" and to Janet's ongoing support. Then, I read Murray's response - partially copied below for ease of identification - and it really says it all and quite well. Why reinvent the wheel? [Clearly, I am unable to vouch for his comments as a PWP since I am the CG in my setting.] The LIST is - simply stated - a very unique resource. Perry CG for Terry 70/0.5 At 10:02 PM 3/21/98 -0700, you wrote: >Hi List Members; > >I read all the latest "keffuffel" and "family" posts and yes..the >suicide posts (a subject I personally cannot imagine contemplating) >and I thought about what this List and all the varied posts mean to >me. > >First I'm deeply indebted to Barbara Patterson (the founder) for this >fabulous list. > >This list is "Family". > >This list is "Entertaining" to say the least. > >This list is a great "Educator" and not only in matters Parkinsonian. > >This list is a tremendous "Resource" and I thank Janet Paterson who >taught me how to access the archives. (and Simon Coles who maintains >the archives). > >This list is the "Ultimate Support Group" with 1600+ members that >share every facet of PD. > > and so on.................. Perry Sennewald 732-842-7712