Author Archives: Julie Goucher

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About Julie Goucher

Genealogist, Author, Presenter, native Guildfordian, avid note taker and journal writer. Lover of Books, Stationery & History; Surnames, Butcher & Orlando One-Name Studies. Pharos Tutor for all One-Name Studies/surname courses as well as Researching Ancestors from Continental Europe.

Progressive Book Club

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Julie Goucher

Beginning today and continuing on the third Wednesday of each month, M L Swift will be hosting a discussion on various craft books and every third month we’ll throw in a nice piece of fiction for good measure! Today’s launch post … Continue reading →

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Blogging Awards & Some Thoughts

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Julie Goucher

In the last week there has been numerous posts about awards and the value of them. You can read a really good discussion at Finding Eliza with a link to an article called Blogging Awards & SEO & a further posts and … Continue reading →

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Who was Emmi?

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Julie Goucher

I was recently reading a post by Sally at Books and Musings from Down Under when I was prompted to ponder on the background of my late Great Aunt. The link was quite simply the name of a central character … Continue reading →

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100 Word Challenge – Week 73

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Julie Goucher

Joining the weekly 100 words challenge for Grown ups. This week the prompt is to use the following prompt. Total word allowance – 105 …the notes from the piano… The hotel was set in lovely grounds, and had the most beautiful … Continue reading →

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Family History Writing Challenge 2013

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Julie Goucher

Well the news is just out, that The Armchair Genealogist is launching a repeat of the Family History Writing Challenge. Are you going to take part? The link above gives the details for the challenge, including how to sign up. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Salon Check In!

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Julie Goucher

Hello, what a week it has been.  I failed miserably at visiting the library and leaving with no books. I left with another 3 books, which were Comfort Food by Kate Jacobs has been on my wish list for sometime. … Continue reading →

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War Through the Generations Challenge

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Julie Goucher

For 2013 The War through the Generations reading challenge is focusing on the American Revolution. You can read about the challenge and sign up HERE. This year I am signing up as a Wade participant, meaning that I plan to … Continue reading →

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13 Challenges of 2013

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Julie Goucher

Now, as readers of this blog will know, I like a challenge, so when I read this one over at Julia’s Place I knew that I would probably take part. Julia is suitably inspired by her friend Lisa. Here is the … Continue reading →

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Weekend Cooking – Recipe Journals Part Two

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Julie Goucher

After last week’s post I had several comments via comments or email about me disposing of my old journal. Just to reassure, I am firmly keeping it. I just plan to move to a new journal. I had planned to … Continue reading →

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Sepia Saturday – 159

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Julie Goucher

In my family archives we have some great photos of days at the beach. Here are just a few of them. Taken circa 1955 at Brighton Sussex. This is my Grandfather George with Mum who has a rather determined look … Continue reading →

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