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 – G is for …..

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Julie Goucher

G is for….GenealogyWell, as readers of this blog will testify, G could not really be for anything else! It is a true passion,or obsession or perhaps both. For a bit of fun I created the following using Wordle-Names.

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Family History Writing Challenge – Day 27

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Sometimes I can simply be overwhelmed with research. Which line do I pursue next? How do I focus on the line in hand rather than be distracted by a different line? Often I receive an email or a document which … Continue reading →

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24 hour Read A Thon – 9th April 2011

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Well, I am going to be busy tomorrow as that is the start of the 24 hour Read A Thon. I am already committed to several things on line & off line and plan to tie this event in with … Continue reading →

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Out the Comfort Zone Hop

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Julie Goucher

I came across a posting on LucyBirdBooks Blog site. Like this blog writer, I visit fairly regular a particular weekly blog hop. It is book related and tends to be frequented by the same bloggers. Regardless of this, I still … Continue reading →

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

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Julie Goucher

F is for….. In Flanders Fields by John McCrae, May 1915 In Flanders fields the poppies blowBetween the crosses, row on row,That mark our place; and in the skyThe larks, still bravely singing, flyScarce heard amid the guns below. We … Continue reading →

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

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Julie Goucher

E is for…..Easter Easter is just around the corner, occurring in just two weeks. When I was a child, like with all Bank Holidays and Sundays the shops were closed and it was a time for families. Now off course … Continue reading →

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

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Julie Goucher

D is for……Discovery We start the path to discovery as a young baby, crawling, walking, talking and touching.  As we progress along the path life leads us, we continue that road of discovery. This posting is about my journey and … Continue reading →

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

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Julie Goucher

C is for…..Clocks I like clocks. There is quite a skill to making a timepiece. This clock is a real favourite of mine and has quite a story. We bought the clock new about 9 years ago from the department … Continue reading →

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Family History Writing Challenge – Day 26

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Just what does all this genealogy mean? Over the last 25 days or so I have written about various lines of my ancestry. Along that writing journey I have pondered upon other considerations and questions and like with all genealogy … Continue reading →

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Weekend Cooking – Just a Recipe Book, or much more?

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Not long after we moved in together I purchased a very plain notebook from the newsagents opposite the supermarket in Sutton where we lived at the time. The notebook was to use for the recipes and cooking notes I had … Continue reading →

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