Quick Tour of the Blogsite

We've had a couple new people join us here at the Family Gathering, and there's been a few site changes, so I thought I would post a quick tour of the site.

First of all, we've lost our tagboard. That was were we were leaving chatty "notes" for each other (like "anyone wanna talk in the chatroom tonight?"). The hosting site is no longer doing the tagboards. We still have our chatroom (which you get to by signing in at the bottom of the blogsite). The only problem is that we aren't going to know who is in the chatroom and when. I'm open to suggestions.

Along the right side of the blogsite are some links. We have our family tree, which "Colorado Herb" and Aunt Kay have agreed to keep up for us. YEAH Herb and Kay!

Herb is also keeping us informed of where everyone is located in the country. Check out the map. Also, if you're new here and haven't done so already, please let Herb know where you live so that he can add you to the map. Actually, everyone should check out the map and let Herb know if you notice anyone else missing from the map. Thanks!

There is also a family calendar, which lets us keep track of birthdays, anniversaries, and any other special days. Please let me know (by email please) if we're missing any dates.

Finally, there is a blogsite just for the kids (anyone 18 and under). We started this with the idea that the younger crowd could get to know each other before the reunion. Anyone wanting to become a member of that site, just email me for an invitation link. We just started a contest, so it's a good time to join.

If there is anything else you can think of to add to the site, just let me know. For example: Recently I saw a friend's online photo gallery and thought it was really great. If anyone is storing their pictures online and wants their site shared with the family, just send me the link.