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.

The End of Your Life Book Club by Will Schwalbe

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Julie Goucher

I spotted this book in the window of a bookshop in one of the shopping centres in Geelong Victoria when I was in Australia last October and knew that as soon as I could I would purchase the book. When … Continue reading →

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A lovely surprise

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Julie Goucher

A lovely surprise from my former team and colleagues.  Aren’t they gorgeous?

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Filofax – Part Two

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Julie Goucher

All fired up and inspired I toddled off to WHSmiths and purchased a Day to a Page 2013 diary at the end of August. When it came home the diary inserts remained in the bag on my desk in the … Continue reading →

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Filofax – Part One

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Julie Goucher

In the back of my filofax was a post that I had written last August with the intention of sharing. I didn’t get around to it, so I decided to type it up with a few tweaks and share with … Continue reading →

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Welcome 2013

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Julie Goucher

Unusually we were in bed as a new year dawned. I did hear the local fireworks as the church clock chimed midnight. As lovely as it sounded, I was glad to be tucked up with my book and cup of … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Happy New Year Performed by Abba 1980.Copyright Polar Music International.

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Goodbye 2012!

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Well, some of the globe has already welcomed in 2013 and some still has to welcome it. Here in the UK, at the time of writing we have just under 45 minutes to go. 2012 has been a strange year … Continue reading →

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100 Word Challenge – Week 71

Posted on December 31, 2012 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 – 103 ….as midnight struck They stood hand in hand just by the pier. Just the two of them. … Continue reading →

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Positive 2012 Geneameme

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Julie Goucher

My dear blogging genefriend, Genaus has devised the last Genememe for 2012 – gosh what a mouthful! So here goes! – Thanks to Genaus for the balloon graphic! 1. An elusive ancestor I found was – I don’t know about … Continue reading →

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Sending Christmas Wishes

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Julie Goucher

“Remembrance, like a candle, Shines brightest at Christmastime” Charles Dickens

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