As I sit in the lounge at LA Brisbane airport waiting for the Qantas “bus”, it seems quite surreal to think of all that has happened in the short space of a week. Let me see if I can capture the highlights for you. MOST EMOTIONAL Hands down this was the keynote by Vietnamese-Aussie expat, Tan Le, a … More Reviewing RootsTech 2015: The highlights
It’s hard to believe I’m already half way through my week of genealogy heaven in Salt Lake City. It’s already been so much fun meeting with Aussie geneabloggers, face-to-face meetings with overseas bloggers, social events and great learning experiences. If that all sounds like too much fun and frivolity rest assured I spent some serious … More Genealogy Heaven
Since my blog has now reached primary school level having its 5th birthday recently, I thought it might be an idea to relink some of the series I’ve responded to over the years. I know I often enjoy making discoveries among blogs by genimates who I didn’t know “back in the day”. In 2012 I wrote … More Blog themes and memes from the past
Sitting in the Brisbane International airport lounge I can now believe I’m on my way to RootsTech 2015. It was interesting experiencing the new international digital check-in system ….practice for the U.S. no doubt. I have been looking at everyone’s preparation lists and have ticked most of them…forgot to tell the bank. It will be … More RootsTech here I come
We are in the process of severely de-cluttering our townhouse. Even though we’ve been in the habit of regular-ish trips to the Salvos/Anglicare/Vinnies, the stuff just keeps mounting up. Or to quote Himself “we’ve brought in more than we’ve got rid of”. The decision making of what to “get rid of” and what to keep … More Setting Our Books Free
In recent months Find My Past[i] have been releasing a wonderful and vast array of records each Friday under the banner of Findmypast Fridays (the image here is their logo for this promotion). It makes for pretty happy Fridays! Last Friday’s releases included Irish Poverty Loans 1821-1874 and the Clare Electoral Rolls 1858-1989. Sadly I had no … More FMP’s Clare Electoral Rolls are grand
One of the social treats that’s ahead of us for Congress 2015, is the Congress Dinner in Parliament House. I’m really looking forward to it as the last time I had this opportunity I was too sick to attend. Apart from the fun of being in Parliament House for dinner we have a further treat … More Congress 2015: Dr Jeff Kildea and the Irish ANZACs
This afternoon I opened up my Relatively Yours program to look at details for the Congress 2015 Research Interests. I was somewhat surprised to discover what an important date today is in the lives of my families. Perhaps it’s something we should do daily to pick up these coinciding anniversaries. On 25th January my family … More Today’s family anniversaries
Thanks to Judy Webster’s recent post on the Top 3 things to do before a genealogy conference, I was reminded that Congress 2015 is offering delegates the chance to post their research interests. Without Judy’s prompt I suspect I’d have dropped the ball on this, so I’m sending Judy a huge thank you. If you’re … More Congress 2015: Don’t forget your Research Interests
Today’s interview is with Congress 2015 speaker Robert Nash. So often our research takes us into new territory where we have to learn about a specific topic, which then becomes a passion. Robert evidently fits this mould with his enthusiasm and knowledge of Huguenot history and genealogy. I confess it’s a huge knowledge gap for … More Meet Congress 2015 Speaker: Robert Nash
Family history across the seas 