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.

Blogging A-Z – April Challenge – X is for …..

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Julie Goucher

X is for……oXo How I struggled and struggled to think of a suitable candidate for X, but alas it was not to be, so I thought I would think, outside of the box and focus on something that had meaning … Continue reading →

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Blogging A-Z – April Challenge – V is for …..

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Julie Goucher

V is for …..Voting About a fortnight ago this plopped through my letterbox And then yesterday the postal voting forms arrived. As I sat and marked my X against those that I was supporting I pondered on the hardships and … Continue reading →

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Carnival Of Genealogy 105:Favorite Current Technology

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Julie Goucher

I resisted the urge to upgrade to an iphone and made a huge generalisation that they were completely unnecessary. Then about a year ago hubby was looking to upgrade and we were shown the versatility of an iphone and I knew I … Continue reading →

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Trans Tasman ANZAC Blog Challenge

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Julie Goucher

In keeping with Australia Day inspired by Twigs-of -Yore and the subsequent post for Waitangi Day. We now have the Trans Tasman ANZAC Blog Challenge. Below are the details from the Auckland Reseach Centre Facebook page “To participate:*Write a blog … Continue reading →

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Weekend Cooking – Easter Weekend

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Julie Goucher

I worked right up to Easter, well Maundy Thursday and finished late in the evening. I had planned the weekend cooking, Sunday lunch and the weather forecast predicted good and sunny weather, which meant BBQ! – I had plenty of … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday – Wisteria

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Julie Goucher
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52 Weeks of Personal Genealogy & History – Wk 17 – Pets

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Week 17. Pets. Did you have any pets as a child? If so, what types and what were their names. Do you have pets now? Describe them as well. If you did not have pets, you can discuss those of neighbors … Continue reading →

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Book Blogger Hop – Books by the same author

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Julie Goucher

From the Crazy-For-Books web page “the Book Blogger Hop is a place just for book blogger and readers to connect and share our love of the written word! This weekly BOOK PARTY is an awesome opportunity for book blogger to connect with other book lovers, make … Continue reading →

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That Christmas Feeling by Catherine Palmer & Gail Gaymer Martin

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Julie Goucher

This is a novella containing two stories: Christmas in my Heart by Catherine Palmer By chance this also has a Christian slant to the book, and whilst I don’t usually focus on this genre these books had appealing covers at … Continue reading →

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Blogging A-Z – April Challenge – O is for …..

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Julie Goucher

O is for…… Originality One of the messages that I grew up with was, be yourself. As a teenager I was never one to run with the crowd. I enjoyed being me and am comfortable with who I am and … Continue reading →

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