Monthly Archives: December 2013

Book of Me, Written by Me, Prompt 16

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Julie Goucher

Today is week 16 of what is going to be a 15 month project. Each Saturday, at around 12.30am UK time I will release the prompt for that week’s Book of Me, Written by You. If you are new here, … Continue reading →

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Postcard Friendship Friday – Christmas Card circa 1880

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Julie Goucher

Submitted as part of Postcard Friendship Friday hosted by The Best Hearts are Crunchy 

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The Guildford Floods of 1968

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Julie Goucher

As I am going through and uploading the material to the Walnut Tree Close (Guildford) website, I thought I would share the following story and picture. In September 1968 the River Wey in Guildford burst its banks. My Mum says … Continue reading →

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Walnut Tree Close (Guildford) Community Archive

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Julie Goucher

Back in 1984, I removed an article from the local newspaper about Walnut Tree Close. My family had been connected with the road since at least 1911. My Grandmother was born in the road in 1912. She lived in the … Continue reading →

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Book of Me Hangout – Some Future Prompts

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Julie Goucher

This morning we had the last Book of Me hangout of the year. Today’s discussion focused on three forthcoming prompts Message in a Bottle (week 16) The Feeling of Home (Scheduled 11/1/2014) Memory Board (Scheduled 1/2/2014 The hangouts are all … Continue reading →

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One Little Christmas Tree by The Curto Family & Rusty Fischer

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Julie Goucher

A delightful children’s book about a small Christmas tree, sitting and waiting to be selected by a family. Planted as a small tree, he waits and waits for the moment when the owner comes along with a bucket to dig … Continue reading →

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Society of One-Place Studies Hangout – Choosing Your Place

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Julie Goucher

A very interesting discussion took place today; The Society for One-Place Studies monthly hangout. The subject for discussion was Choosing your Place.

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Weekend Cooking – Nigella Christmas – Seasonal Breeze

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Julie Goucher

As promised, this is the first of four posts taken from this delightful book. The first is a refreshment called Seasonal Breeze (page 11) and does not contain any alcohol. The recipe is simple. 1 part chilled cranberry juice 1 … Continue reading →

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Book of Me, Written by Me, Prompt 15

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Julie Goucher

Today is week 15 of what is going to be a 15 month project. Each Saturday, at around 12.30am UK time I will release the prompt for that week’s Book of Me, Written by You. If you are new here, … Continue reading →

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Nelson Mandela

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Julie Goucher

Just before I head off to bed each night I flip the television on or over to Sky News for a quick news fix. I was saddened to see and hear that Nelson Mandela had passed away, aged 95 years.  … Continue reading →

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