try, try again ... I've cut and pasted the tips... let's try to keep it at the top. (If anyone posts a follow up it will begin to move down the line)

In an attempt to help anyone new to GardenWeb I would offer a few suggestions.

1. If no one posts to this thread, it will stay on top!

2. The search engine leaves much to be desired. BUT, there are some ways to use it more effectively.

....a. Use ONE or TWO words to search. You'll have more to read through, but more likely to find what you're looking for.

....b. Try it several different ways. Ex: If you're looking for a Dill Pickle recipe, try "Dill Pickle" first. Then try just "Dill", then maybe try "Dill Recipe", or "Cuke". Even if you end up with more than you need, there's often additional information in the threads.

3. Most everyone here trys to "Keep it Friendly". Sometimes we all have bad days. Be nice, the next might be yours!! LOL

4. There's going to be disagreements. Fact of life. It doesn't mean it's personal, it doesn't mean there's not something to learn from it (maybe unrelated to canning...grin).

5. Don't give up. The purpose of this forum is to share, support, teach and celebrate success solve the dilemas.

Hopefully, this can help everyone be an active part of a wonderful group!!

Deanna

Note: I have had more luck using Google search ... be specific... is someone has mentioned the name of a recipe or the name of the person posting it ... use that and see what Google does for you. - Kay