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.

Blog Caroling

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Inspired by a post at Footnote Maven. The idea is to share your favourite Christmas Carol. Well, being married to a Christmas baby, I can not escape the almost weekly viewing of the film Home Alone. Four films were made, … Continue reading →

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Library Loot – 12 – 18th December

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Julie Goucher

This week has a tiny library loot of just one book! My local book group meets at the local library. In December we do not discuss a book, instead rolling over the book to January as in December we have … Continue reading →

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Advent Calendar 2012 – Traditions

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Back in 2010 I wrote this post. Traditionally, in my profession the lead up to Christmas is frantic, and this year will be no exception. I have to say, writing this post three days later than scheduled that if I … Continue reading →

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Sunday Salon – Books Down Under!

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Julie Goucher

We recently spent 5 glorious weeks in Australia. One of the things I noticed was how expensive books are. I had no idea! Being concious of the weight of books and the allowance I had for the plane I made … Continue reading →

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Advent Calendar 2012 – Grab Bag

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Julie Goucher

A few years ago, I stumbled across a rather nice set of mugs made by Spode. Each Christmas, from 1998 until 2004, Spode released one mug featuring a Santa from a different Country. Here they are in more detail – … Continue reading →

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The Giving Quilt by Jennifer Chiaverini

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Continuing the wonderful Elm Creek series. I had been eagerly awaiting the book’s publication when I had the chance to review via NetGalley. My recently ordered hardback edition arrived a few weeks ago and now joins the rest of the … Continue reading →

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Advent Calendar 2012 – Christmas Cookies

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Last Christmas I took part in the Great Food Blogger Cookie Exchange. I had planned to participate this year too, but the nominations were open whilst we were in Australia and I forgot to complete the form when we came … Continue reading →

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Postcard Friendship Friday – Border Terrier Under the Mistletoe!

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Julie Goucher

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

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Book Blogger Hop – 7th December – 13th December

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Welcome to the Book Blogger Hop! Hashtag: #BookBloggerHop Book Blogger Hop is the creation of Jen from Crazy for Books. Since October, the weekly hop has been hosted by a variety of book bloggers all across the globe. Last week the hop visited Anglers … Continue reading →

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Advent Calendar 2012 – Santa Claus

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Julie Goucher

I wrote previously about my Santa experience. You can read about that HERE. As I don’t think I have ever written a Dear Santa letter, I thought perhaps this was the year. Now, this is not going to be a … Continue reading →

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