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Feb 7, 2012, 10:26 pm
Monte Carlo, Monaco, France, September 2011, photo taken and held by Cheryl Palmer, California.
Yes, you read that correctly, I said "Challenges!" I have joined in on not one, but two family history challenges! At the end of January, I attended the first meeting of my local genealogy society's Write... Comment - Like
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Feb 5, 2012, 1:31 pm
I thank everyone who commented on my post here, where I could not decide what family tree program to purchase for my Mac. I learned a few things from those comments, and appreciate the time involved in responding to my post.
Just to be up front and honest, I have no affiliation with any of the fam... Comment - Like
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Feb 3, 2012, 2:00 pm
Let me introduce you to a brand new Mac user. Me! I have been using my MacBook Pro for about a month now. So far I am very happy with it. I do not know of one person who has migrated to a Mac and not been happy with it. That says a lot, I think.
I have been busy learning as I go. I have a "cheat sh... Comment - Like
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Feb 2, 2012, 12:42 pm
No, unfortunately, I am not at Roots Tech this year. I did however listen (as much as I could with interruptions from the prince and princess) to the keynote speech this morning by Jay Verkler. I know those in attendance are going to have the most wonderful experience! Even being home and listening ... Comment - Like
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Jan 31, 2012, 6:42 am
My husband and I were aware our passports were due to expire during the first quarter of this year. We each went and had new photos taken a few weeks ago in preparation of applying for our new ones. My husband took care of the applications and sent them in.
It didn't take long. Before we knew it,... Comment - Like
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Jan 26, 2012, 2:44 pm
Those Places Thursday ~ It's all about Sweden, again!
I heard a couple weeks ago that the time was coming for The Great Swedish Adventure's Season 2's auditions. My initial reaction was that I wasn't sure I wanted to go through the process again. It was an amazing experience for sure, but very emot... Comment - Like
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Jan 24, 2012, 5:19 pm
When I left off last, we were headed on the train to Monaco, specifically to see Monte Carlo. Monte Carlo belongs to Monaco, but is governed independently and is only 6 miles from Villefranche. Monte Carlo is known as the playground of the rich, it is famous for it's wealth.
The cruise ship offere... Comment - Like
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Oct 30, 2011, 3:25 am
In Barcelona, Spain, on Friday, September 16, 2011, we boarded Royal Caribbean's Brilliance of the Seas for our twelve day cruise. All passengers needed to be on board by 4:00pm. We spent the afternoon getting used to the ship, waiting on luggage to arrive at our rooms and, of course, attending the ... Comment - Like
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Oct 23, 2011, 8:53 pm
I am following Tonia's Roots (You can read the kick-off post about 31 Weeks to a Better Genealogy Blog here.) as she brings several GeneaBloggers through 31 weeks of working towards a better blog, prompts written by Darren Rowse.
I was a couple weeks behind due to being on vacation, so ... Comment - Like
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Oct 23, 2011, 3:01 am
Today would have been my mother's 75th birthday, had she lived long enough. Instead, mom passed away from cancer more than a decade ago. I read a blog post the other day over at Legacy.com that explained what Susan Roper does on her father's birthday each year. She buys 100 Hershey's candy bars and... Comment - Like
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Oct 22, 2011, 2:06 am
... She was born in Oakland, California at Merritt Hospital in 19** to ************** and ***************. A couple of years later her ... often said she felt like she raised twins.
This new husband woke her up to the world. They fished ... She was the proud owner of three brand new Harley Davi... Comment - Like
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Oct 17, 2011, 7:13 pm
It was 5:30a.m. and we were standing at the US Air terminal. Although I was excited about this trip, I wasn't looking forward to the flights. It was going to be a long day, about 18 hours before boarding for the cruise. This includes layovers and changing planes. I don't sleep on airplanes. It is no... Comment - Like
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Oct 16, 2011, 6:04 am
San Francisco, California. November 2010. Digital photo. Held by Cheryl Palmer. 2011.
This event is now history. As in, it happened, it is finished, completed, done. It is my history and a trip I would like to document for my ancestors. This is also a perfect place for others to read about our trip.... Comment - Like
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Oct 15, 2011, 3:07 am
This is a meme that Geniaus has complied and I am going to participate. Here it is in Jill Ball's own words! Thanks for the fun!
The Ancestors' GeneamemeMany genealogists took up my challenge in the recent Tech Savvy Genealogists Meme so I thought I'd put together another Geneameme (new term jus... Comment - Like
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Oct 14, 2011, 3:32 am
I am following Tonia's Roots as she brings several GeneaBloggers through 31 weeks of working towards a better blog, prompts written by Darren Rowse.
I was a couple weeks behind due to being on vacation, so I am playing catch up! Here is the challenge from Tonia~
This week’s task is to find... Comment - Like
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Oct 13, 2011, 1:28 pm
For this "Those Places Thursday," I would like to share a new bit of news regarding Sweden and the Swedish TV show I applied for.
It came to my attention this morning that the website for the Swedish TV show, "The Great Swedish Adventure", aka, "Everything for Sweden" has been completed and is up ... Comment - Like
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Oct 11, 2011, 3:11 am
I am following Tonia's Roots as she brings several GeneaBloggers through 31 weeks of working towards a better blog, prompts written by Darren Rowse.
I am a couple weeks behind due to being on vacation, so I am playing catch up!
What pages are important on your blog?Spend a few minutes identif... Comment - Like
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Oct 10, 2011, 1:55 pm
I finally attended a Family History Expo! I can cross that off my bucket to do list. It started this past Friday, October 7, at what I thought was a unique time. Registration was at 1:00 p.m. I loved it! Holly, if you are reading this, I am sorry I forgot to let you know, but I did love it! By start... Comment - Like
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Oct 7, 2011, 12:46 pm
Today is the day! I'm finally attending this event! Registration begins at 1:00pm this afternoon in San Mateo. The Keynote Speaker, M. Bridget Cook, will open at 2:00pm. She is a national best selling author and teaches how to write "your own legacy". Her work has been seen on Oprah, Dr. Phil, Good ... Comment - Like
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Oct 4, 2011, 2:16 am
California's Third Family History Expo is this weekend and I am looking forward to it. I have tried each year to make this event, however other things have apparently been more pressing. Finally, I can attend! Here is the press release from August 8, 2011 with the details, I hope to see you there!... Comment - Like
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Sep 29, 2011, 3:02 am
During the last couple of months I have taken and completed three classes through the National Institute for Genealogical Studies. Receiving a gift certificate for a free class in my GeneaBlogger swag bag at Jamboree this past June, definitely played a part in my participation.
I have taken many onl... Comment - Like
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Sep 24, 2011, 4:50 am
I am following Tonia's Roots as she brings several GeneaBloggers through 31 weeks of working towards a better blog, prompts written by Darren Rowse.
The following is an (altered) excerpt from the 31 Days to Build a Better Blog Workbook ~
Last week our challenge was to come up with a list of at ... Comment - Like
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Sep 17, 2011, 7:23 am
I am following Tonia's Roots as she brings several GeneaBloggers through 31 weeks of working towards a better blog, prompts written by Darren Rowse.
Here is this weeks challenge adapted from Darren Rowse's daily challenges which Tonia is doing as weekly challenges:
Ever run out of things to wr... Comment - Like
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Sep 13, 2011, 4:07 am
In January 2009, with the help of the genealogy blogging community, Becky Wiseman created The 99+ Genealogy Things Meme, which lists some things that you, as a genealogist, might have done or might like to do in/for/with your research. I added my own personal post here.
Now the list is going around... Comment - Like
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Sep 12, 2011, 12:30 am
In three plus years of blogging I am surprised I haven't ever written a post in remembrance of that tragic day in September of 2001. There could be many reasons for this but I surmise one of the main reasons is because my mother passed away that year also. It was a very emotional year. I have found ... Comment - Like
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Sep 9, 2011, 7:12 pm
I am following Tonia's Roots as she brings several GeneaBloggers through 31 weeks of working towards a better blog, prompts written by Darren Rowse. Tonia's blog states~
"Welcome back to another week of 31 Weeks to a Better Genealogy Blog! Our topic for week 10 is setting up alerts to monitor ... Comment - Like
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Sep 4, 2011, 11:25 pm
A couple weeks ago my aunt from Texas came to California to spend her 75th birthday with her brother, my dad. I thought it was pretty darn wonderful that she wanted to spend the time with her brother. I suppose she felt she could see her children at any time, but not her brother!
I drove the couple ... Comment - Like
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Aug 30, 2011, 1:19 am
I am following Tonia's Roots as she brings several GeneaBloggers through 31 weeks of working towards a better blog prompts written by Darren Rowse. Tonia's blog states~Welcome to Week 9 of 31 Weeks to a Better Genealogy Blog!Our topic this week is participating in online genealogy groups. These c... Comment - Like
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Aug 28, 2011, 12:50 pm
I have been asked to share how I changed my domain name/URL. I would tell you at this point to buy your URL through the blogging company you are using, I am sure it must be much easier to implement. I purchased my new URL from a company outside of Blogger, the company I have been using for this blog... Comment - Like
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Aug 25, 2011, 3:01 am
It was ever so close... a couple weeks ago it was almost all over. How I made it, I am really not certain.
Yes, a couple of weeks ago I actually thought about putting this blog to rest. Nighty night, good by, adios!
If I hadn't walked away from the blog, laptop and internet for several days, that ... Comment - Like
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Aug 21, 2011, 3:36 pm
I am following Tonia's Roots with #31 Weeks to a Better Genealogy Blog! Come on along and join us! It is never to late to start!
Welcome to Week 8 of 31 Weeks to a Better Genealogy Blog! Our topic this week is interlinking old blog posts.
Why Should We Interlink Posts?
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Aug 20, 2011, 2:55 pm
Welcome to Week 7 of 31 Weeks to a Better Genealogy Blog! Week 7’s topic is about linking to other blogs or websites. To see more detail why you would want to link to others post's or blogs I offer you this link from Tonia's Roots and thank her, again, for giving us the #31 week challenge!
I a... Comment - Like
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Aug 15, 2011, 11:45 am
LEONARD PLANTS
b. 12, December 1948d. 4, August, 2010
Passed away of Pancreatic Cancer.
Son of :Chester A. Plants& Geraldine Crouch
Thank you for your service to our country Leonard. You are greatly missed.
Rest in Peace.
Thanks for stopping by!
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Aug 12, 2011, 11:10 am
my Heritage Happens wishes to thank you ALL so much for following this blog! We hope you continue to follow along as the blog has moved to a new URL!
http://myheritagehappens.com.
Please update your bookmarks and favorites and check your Google Reader to make sure you get the latest posts!
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Aug 11, 2011, 4:49 pm
I am following Tonia's Roots as she takes us through 31 Weeks to a Better Genealogy Blog which was originated by Darren Rowse. I have the actual information but have never found or made the time to go through these steps. I thank Tonia for originating the idea to do it a week at a time, and for br... Comment - Like
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Aug 7, 2011, 7:25 am
I am following Tonia's Roots as she takes us through 31 Weeks to a Better Genealogy Blog which was originated by Darren Rowse. I have the actual information but have never found or made the time to go through these steps. I thank Tonia for originating the idea to do it a week at a time, and for brin... Comment - Like
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Aug 6, 2011, 8:37 pm
What can I say? Whose idea was it to get my own domain anyway? Why mine, of course! Seemed simple enough, as other's have bought their own domain names and I haven't heard any issues from them, why should I be any different? Well, let me tell you, I grew up with a phrase stuck to me that said "Alway... Comment - Like
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Aug 4, 2011, 2:09 pm
Last year I did a lot of scanning, as you may remember. I scanned a couple of photo albums which belonged to my grandmother, Thina. I fondly called the albums the "black album" and the "green album." This is one of the pictures from the "green album."
This photo is of my great grandmother, Kari (Car... Comment - Like
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Jul 31, 2011, 3:41 pm
The California Genealogical Society (CGS) has announced this book, Raking The Ashes by Nancy Peterson, Second Edition, has been released! If you are researching San Francisco based ancestors, this book is a must have! It will assist you regarding the lost records in the 1906 earthquake and even assi... Comment - Like
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Jul 31, 2011, 2:55 pm
Welcome to Week 4 of 31 Weeks to a Better Genealogy Blog! If you are just joining, you can read the kickoff post at the host's site for this series, Tonia's Roots! Week 4’s topic is analyzing a top genealogy blog. The purpose Welcome to Week 4 of 31 Weeks to a Better Genealogy Blog, ki... Comment - Like
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Jul 25, 2011, 4:00 pm
Welcome to Week 3 of 31 Weeks to a Better Genealogy Blog! If you are just joining us, you can read the kick-off post here at Tonia's Root's .
Nevertheless, Darren Rowse of Problogger offers us:11 Ways to Promote a Blog Post1. Pitch to other bloggers: ask ... Comment - Like
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