Running away
I have been indulging the last couple of days in running away from reality as I immerse myself in the Newsletters that I am behind in. I know that I am doing that so perhaps it is good therapy for me....
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Pincombe-Pinkham Newsletter Volume 6, Issue 3, 2021
Pincombe-Pinkham NewsletterVolume 6 Issue 3 2021Table of Contents1. Discussion: Who was John Pincombe the elder who died in 1604?2. Landkey Parish Records3. North Molton Parish Records...
View ArticleBlake Newsletter
The Blake Newsletter for 1 July 2021 is in the thought process. I will likely publish it this month after all bringing me up to date with my newsletters. H11 Newsletter is due 1 August 2021 and it is...
View ArticleNext issue of Blake Newsletter
Thinking about the genealogical error I might like to put into this next issue of the Blake Newsletter. I believe I will refer to the paper by Paul C Reed in The American Genealogist Volume 74, page...
View ArticleReorganized two rooms
We have two rooms full of boxes - one set to stay and one set to be donated to the OGS Ottawa Branch (and the Friends of the Archives with a few boxes going to Salvation Army). They are now more or...
View ArticleHow I do love Sunday
Sunday has always been the center of my life. Before I was confirmed in the Anglican Church, I used to read my book first thing in the morning when I woke up. Sunday was a quiet day. My father and...
View ArticleThe work week begins
Cleaning day for the top floor and it begins again. This time though things are a little more organized as we await the removal of all the book boxes and the bookcases. They are all organized ready to...
View ArticleBlake Newsletter and garden swing
Cleaning 100% accomplished yesterday so today I will spend some time on the Blake Newsletter and fixing the canopy of the garden swing. I am sewing the canopy to the bars so that I can trim away the...
View ArticleA philosophical thought about one's contribution to the great circle of life
As we come out of lockdown once again I am left thinking about one's contribution to the great circle of life. Will I contribute or better put have I contributed? I have tried to be a peripheral person...
View ArticleHalf way through July
Surprisingly it is the 15th of July and the summer months are 1/4 gone. Finally we got rain and the lawn is greening up once again. Peppers and tomatoes are developing and the green onions and lettuces...
View ArticleRain today perhaps
Not tired of the rain yet and hoping that we get rain again today. Usually I am out there watering this time of year but so far I have scarcely watered the lawns. The rain has been coming regularly...
View ArticleBlake Newsletter Volume 10, Issue 3, 2021
Blake NewsletterVolume 10, Issue3, 2021 Table of Contents1. Genealogical errors and their correction – Article by Paul Reed in TAG2. Blake Surname Study – Progress3. Blake autosomal DNA...
View ArticleAnother load to Salvation Army
A floor lamp that my husband was very very fond of but I consider it a wiring hazard these days and I was not prepared to rewire it or have it done. An antique person will enjoy that lamp. Probably...
View ArticleBeautiful Sunday
I love Sundays; the quiet and the holiness of it surrounds me. It reminds me of Sundays past when my children were small and we would get up and get ready to go to Church. Worshiping as a family was...
View ArticleHow will COVID-19 affect society?
Will we be a kinder place when COVID-19 has finally been vaccinated into oblivion? The lesson that Mother Nature has taught us is the most extreme we have ever experienced. The death rate continues to...
View Article4 inch reflecting telescope and CDs of music
As Ed suggested, we are donating his 4 inch reflecting telescope to the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. We were both members back in the 60s and early 70s until we moved here. Ed continued...
View ArticleEdward's genealogy Books
Today Edward's boxes of genealogy Books are being picked up by the OGS Ottawa Branch. It is sad to see them go in some ways but it was his wish that they be donated as he knew that I would not use them...
View ArticleMoving forward once again
We seemed to be in limbo for a month or so but we are moving forward once again reorganizing and downsizing. The next big movement out will be the massive bookcases and we have someone who will take...
View ArticleCelebration of Life
We will do a Celebration of Life for Edward around Christmas. It was a favourite season for him. We are still missing him very much but know that he would want us to carry him with us in our thoughts...
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H11 Newsletter - Volume 5, Issue 3, 2021
H11 NewsletterVolume 5, Issue 3, 2021Table of Contents1. Project Statistics2. Other3. H11 in the news1. Project Statistics:Combined GEDCOMs Uploaded 49DISTINCT mtDNA Haplogroups...
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