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.

Census Count Down……

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Last week the 2011 census paperwork plopped through my letterbox. I had a glance through it and pondered and considered the changes that the census has endured since it commenced in 1801. I also felt a glimpse of sadness, as … Continue reading →

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Sunday Salon

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Julie Goucher

The new day job suddenly cranked up a notch last week, which I was a little unprepared for, and consequently I was exhausted by the end of the week. I am sure my Thyroid is misbehaving again as I also … Continue reading →

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In My Mailbox – Week 6

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Julie Goucher

The new day job suddenly cranked up a notch last week, which I was a little unprepared for, and consequently I was exhausted by the end of the week. I am sure my Thyroid is misbehaving again as I also … Continue reading →

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Weekend Cooking – Hot Potato!

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Julie Goucher

To find out about the Weekend Cooking feature hosted by Beth Fish Reads click HERE During last week I came across, via Twitter a great new site called Hot Potatoe, which describes itself as a first internet social networking site … Continue reading →

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Spring Reading Thing

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Julie Goucher

The details of the Spring Reading Thing can be found in my earlier post HERE or on the hosts page at Callapiddar Day’s. I have way too many books, just ask my husband! and a rather full to be read … Continue reading →

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Book Blogger Hop – How Many Books?

Posted on March 18, 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 … Continue reading →

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52 Weeks of Personal Genealogy & History – Wk 11 – Illness & Injury

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Week 11: Illness and Injury. Describe your childhood illnesses or injuries. Who took care of you? Did you recuperate in your own bed, on the couch in front of the television, or somewhere else? Challenge runs from Saturday 12 March, … Continue reading →

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Fearless Females – Day 15

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Julie Goucher

March 15 — Write a six-word memoir tribute to one of your female ancestors My tribute today is for my Grandmother, whose tribute reads: Resilient, fun, loving and always missed. Lilian Edith Butcher nee Matthews 1912 – 1995. Picture shown … Continue reading →

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Spring Reading Thing

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Julie Goucher

The Spring Reading Thing is being hosted by Callapidder Days and will take place between 20th March and 20th June, typically Spring, although here in the UK the clocks don’t change and Spring officially commence until 26th March. “If you’d … Continue reading →

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Sunday Salon – Books, Wild and Wonderful

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Julie Goucher

This week we turned our thoughts to planning some time away during the summer. I was fairly keen to return to either the Scottish Islands or Hay on Wye, a book lovers paradise. I suspect that, if we opt for … Continue reading →

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