It is interesting that Max is now considering grouping the threads by category now, perhaps this little "civil war" had something to do with that idea. Bruce O.> I have no reason to believe that we have any differing opinions about celtic music, I would enjoy hearing what kind of tunes you enjoy. What do you play? Have you got any real cool old tunes? I really enjoy knowing that I am playing a great tune that was played hundreds of years ago. (trivia question : can you name they oldest known bagpipe setting? I have it.) And how do I use the IRTRAD-L? As far as serial numbers, I am sure that an IP address is attached to each posting and could be traced to the server from which that posting originated.I take credit for my own , "the Professor," and the one Anon. (You weren't Anon. I was Anon.!)which was just a joke. At any rate these guys sure beat their chests alot don't they?*grin* Dan Mulligan (Donal O'Maoligain)