All hands-- Great Loop List is informative, it's entertaining and it's free--but it does cost money to operate the thing, plus a whack of volunterer time. Since inception, I have happily covered the costs myself, because I have the same passion you do for messing about in boats. If the truth were known, many years into it, I still can't wait to get into the digest every morning to see what's being discussed. But I no longer own and operate Trawler Fest, so there is not even faint business motivation for me to continue to underwrite the costs. In 2004, after some of you started a thread on how to make the List self-supporting, I set up a PayPal account for donations--and many of you stepped forward with a contribution. For three years, my book-keeper has been telling me I should make the call for donations an annual event. So, at last, here I am: If you enjoy the List, and if want it to continue and grow, please lend a hand by contributing toward expenses. A donation of just $10 or $25 a year will prove immensely helpful. To make a voluntary contribution via PayPal or a credit card, please go to <http://www.trawlersandtrawlering.com/supportgreatlooplist.html>. On the same page, you'll find an address if you wish to contribute by check or money order. Have no fears, you won't be badgered about making a donation. Unless someone posts a question or comment, I'll be reporting to you monthly only on fund-raising progress, and publicly thanking those who have stepped forward. Please help make the List self-supporting. --Georgs Georgs Kolesnikovs Your host at Trawlers & Trawlering, formerly Trawler World, since 1997 Site see: <http://www.trawlersandtrawlering.com>