[Rhodes22-list] Researching the archives of this site

[Robert and Sandra Fuller]

Yup, it can be a testy group.  
Ed also suggested this method to me originally.  It takes longer to describe than to do.
I suggest you first go to the Google site and install the specific program "Desktop Search".
Return to Rhodes 22-List Archives. You will see the archives are subdivided into months, e.g., "May 2005". The far right-hand column is labeled "downloadable version". Left mouse click on that downloadable version for May 2005. This brings up a submenu from which (with a right mouse click) you select "save target".
At least on Windows XP, this stores that month's archive under "My Documents". Don't know about a Mac.
You can then search for a key word or phrase using desktop search. You don't have to open the document; Desktop finds the phrase so long as it is on your computer. As a bonus, the infamous "failure to change the subject line" does not limit your results.
I have done this for about 1/2 the archives with good results and am presently transferring them to a cd. 
You can probably store directly on a cd but this goes beyond my capability. Note as well at the top of archives is an option, "Download full raw archive".  I could never get this to work properly as the earlier months kept getting hung up midway thru the download. Don't know if it was a site glitch or my technique. It would be easier and certainly worth a shot.
Let me know if you have difficulty.
Made the mistake of taking a little Hobie Cat out in higher winds today.  Got the mainsail hung up and had to capsize to derig.  IMF is easier.
Bob F.