Monthly Archives: March 2011

NaBloPoMo – Day 4 – Weekend

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Julie Goucher

I like the weekend, and especially the last few. That is because I have not had to work! In my last job I found that working an extra 4 hours on a Saturday a pain when I had already worked … Continue reading →

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She Writes Blogger Ball Redux

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Julie Goucher

She Writes Blogging about Books and Writing Group Ball Thursday 3rd – Sunday 6 March 2011 Over at She Writes, Meg who hosts the 1st Books blog thought it would be great to host an online Ball as a get … Continue reading →

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Carnival Of Genealogy 103: Female Genealogy

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Julie Goucher

As modern women I believe we truly under estimate the hardship, suffering and resilience of our female ancestors. Let us consider what we have that they often did not. Electricity and Gas, forms of heating and light A benefit system … Continue reading →

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NaBloPoMo – Day 3 – Birthdays

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Today My Grandfather would have been 103 years old. I woke up this morning thinking about him and I am sure my Mum has too. I don’t think you ever stop missing your parents or a loved one when they … Continue reading →

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Family History Writing Challenge – Day 25

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Every now and again when researching our family history we encounter unusual surnames. Names that intrigue, us and make us wonder just where the name came from or perhaps are their others with this surname? I have at least two … Continue reading →

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Fearless Females – Day 3

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Julie Goucher

March 3 — Do you share a first name with one of your female ancestors? Perhaps you were named for your great-grandmother, or your name follows a particular naming pattern. If not, then list the most unique or unusual female … Continue reading →

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Fearless Females – Day 2

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Julie Goucher

March 2 — Post a photo of one of your female ancestors. Who is in the photo? When was it taken? Why did you select this photo? This has to one of my favourite photographs. Given to me by a … Continue reading →

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Fearless Females – Day 1

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Julie Goucher

March 1 — Do you have a favourite female ancestor? One you are drawn to or want to learn more about? Write down some key facts you have already learned or what you would like to learn and outline your … Continue reading →

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Fearless Females – 31 Blogging Prompts to Celebrate Women’s History Month – Introduction

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Julie Goucher

In March 2010, The Accidental Genealogist launched a series of blogging prompts to celebrate Women’s history Month. I missed it last year, but this is running again this year and although I am a little late, I am taking part. … Continue reading →

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9th Judgement by James Patterson

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Julie Goucher

The latest instalment of the Lindsay Boxer series. As with all of the books in the series, there is always two or three events carrying on simultaneously, and through the craft writing of these storylines, the conclusion always arrives at … Continue reading →

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