1: Sending mail to pooled actors is not supported (has been discussed in the forum I even think) You might file a jira issue for this if there is none already 2: N/A 3: No, but you can create an actionhandler that is executed that reassigns the task afaik. But not sure if the timer goes off again... (unless it is on repeat) 4: yes View the original post : http://www.jboss.com/index.html?module=bb&op=viewtopic&p=4195757#... Reply to the post : http://www.jboss.com/index.html?module=bb&op=posting&mode=reply&a...