Monthly Archives: September 2011

Sunday Salon – 9/11

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Today is the 10th Anniversary of the tragic events of 9/11. There are days in history and our lifetimes that we can always remember exactly what we were doing at the very moment the news broke, at about 3pm UK … Continue reading →

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52 Weeks of Personal Genealogy & History – Wk 37 – Earliest Memory

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Week 37: Earliest Memory. What is your earliest memory? I think my earliest memories are from when I was about 3 years old.  I remember holding my grandfather’s hand and we were in a florists. I was allowed to pick a … Continue reading →

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Weekend Cooking – Peas!

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Julie Goucher

A week or so back I was in the local supermarket and spotted two bags of fresh peas. How could I resist? I had to buy them. I was plunged back to my childhood, of my grandmother visiting the local market … Continue reading →

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Postcard Friendship Friday – Swinnerton Society Millennium Banner 2000

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Not strictly a postcard, this card was sent to me by an acquaintance knowing of my genealogical interest. I don’t have any interest in this particular surname, but I do admire the skill of those researchers who designed and then … Continue reading →

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Simple Pleasures – Memories of Beechworth

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Julie Goucher

On the top shelf of my wardrobe I have a hat box which does hold a hat, but also this  A lovely cream damask make up bag which I bought in January in 1997 whilst in Australia at a town … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday & Silent Sunday

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Submitted to Wordless Wednesdays

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Tea Cup Tuesday – Royal Commemoratives 1897

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Julie Goucher

A really delicate commemorative set produced for the Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1897. There are sadly no marking to determine the maker. I like the picture of Queen Victoria on the cup, which I think shows how remarkable she … Continue reading →

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NaBloPoMo – Return – Day Four

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Julie Goucher

After having a disturbed night I still woke early, how annoying is that? Anyway, I popped the kettle on for a cup of tea then headed back to bed with my latest read. At just 10 am the church bells … Continue reading →

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Sunday Salon – Reviews, writing and further ponderings….

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Julie Goucher

This week has been a busy one.  I spent several hours reading and reviewing several blogs as one of the Judges for Book Bloggers Awareness Week, which starts next week. I am looking forward to that and hope to participate … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stamps – Oceans, fish & Sea Related…

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Julie Goucher

i Welcome, to the latest Sunday Stamps posting. I had fun this week looking through my collection seeing what I had to fit the collection. Here are a few favourites. I especially like the Antarctic stamp, which I had forgotten … Continue reading →

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