In a message dated 5/19/99 12:20:05 PM Central Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes: << Maybe 2 or 3 folks can keep their eyeballs peeled for newbies who post their first message so they/we don't feel so out in the cold? How many are on this list, anyway? >> Sorry you feel left out, but it's only a function of time. However, if one has a(n off list) life, one must make accommodations to survive Most folks (myself included are short of time and rarely post. I do not unless there is a compelling interest in a particular person's posting, or something strikes my whimsy that day. Usually its skim he postings and lean on the delete button. I cannot keep up any other way. I do not know the number on the list now but I have seen the figure 1800 bandied about You can be certain that our seeming lack of interest is not intentional rudeness and nothing personal Regards, WHH 55/38/37