I do that for both OE and Thunderbird.  The only real difference is I
labled the folder 1. Vanagon List.  Then for the folder I want to appear
2nd on the list ... 2. (whatever name).

Vanagon list mail would overwhelm the inbox if I didn't do that.

Mike

Jack R wrote:
> I have been a member of this list now for over a month, and have enjoyed the
> "Countless" tips, threads and bits of information received.
>
>
>
> What a great group of Volks!
>
>
>
> As we all know how many e-mails we receive, I wanted to share a tip to those
> who have and use "Microsoft Outlook".  If you haven't done so already, you
> may want to set up a separate folder for e-mails from this list.  I setup a
> folder called "!Vanagon List" using the "!" in the first position to place
> this on the top of my Personal Folders.
>
>
>
> Next, I used the "Tools, Rules and Alerts" feature to set up an "Outlook
> Rule" so all e-mails coming from the list are sent to that folder.  Any
> e-mail received directly from the list ends up there with a count of unread
> e-mails.  (Note all Private e-mails still end up in my regular inbox).  By
> doing this, you can use the "find" feature" to quickly locate e-mails with
> topics that apply to your current opportunities.
>
>
>
> Here is a link for specific directions to set this up yourself, if you are
> using "Microsoft Outlook".
>
> http://pubs.logicalexpressions.com/pub0009/LPMArticle.asp?ID=415
>
>
>
> Jack R.
>
> 84 Westy - N. of Detroit (owned since 87) recently had a 2.1L (91 Synco
> Motor) installed.
>
> This is the style referred to as a Wolfy.  I have 175k on the body, and just
> over 40k on the motor.
>