Trouble Registering with the Forum:

1.  Be sure to use the process suggested on the Forum page.  Send your request to LaRuppert@Hotmail.Com, including your name and address.   This is required so that we can verify that you are a resident.  If you are new to our community, and are not yet in our directory, mention that in you message.

2. Please do not attempt to register in some other fashion such as through Google Groups.

3.  If you are sent an invitation, be sure to click on  Accept this invitation

4.  If you have multiple email providers, register with the one that you want to use (to send and receive posts).

5.  If you get a message that you are not permitted to use the Forum, you may be using an unregistered email address.  This can happen with people who have more than one addresses.  (No residents have been blocked)

6. Beginning in 2024, Google Groups seems to be requiring users to have a Google account.  You don't need a Gmail account to create a Google Account.   You can use your non-Gmail email address to create one instead. Go to the Google Account sign in page. Click Create account. 

Trouble Sending Posts (mass mailings):

Using your email provider

1. Use the Forum as you would any email.  

2. Go to your registered email provider.

3.  Start a new email.

4.  On the address line enter 'SandpiperForum@GoogleGroups.com.'  (Caps not necessary)

5.  Add your message.

6.  Hit send.

7. You can also respond to posts that you receive.  Click on "Reply all" if you want your reply to go everyone.

Using the Forum site

1. Go to https://groups.google.com/g/sandpiperforum

2. To start a new topic, click New conversation at the top left

3. Type in your message or subject

4. Click Post message