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Family Recipe Friday – Wheat Wine

Recipe written by my Great Grandmother- Annie Prudience Butcher nee Harris to my Grandparents George and Lilian. Written circa 1965. Rec My Great Grandmother by this time was living with various family members, her husband Charles had passed away in … Continue reading

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Wisdom Wednesday – Afterglow

As readers of my Blog and Facebook page will know, I recently experienced the loss of my Aunt. Her funeral was yesterday, Tuesday 11th January 2011. The last reading from the service was the following and it is this I … Continue reading

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Sunday Obituary – Dorothy Lilian May nee Butcher 1915 – 2011

It somehow seems appropriate that I participate in this week’s Sunday Obituary for Geneabloggers with the obituary of my Great Aunt. From the Surrey Advertiser (Guildford Surrey Edition) 7th January 2011. This is the Announcement placed in the paper by … Continue reading

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Blogger in Draft – Mobile Monday & Tech Tuesday

I read somewhere, perhaps someone’s blog or the official Blog that it is possible to have access to a mobile version of your blog, when hosted by Blogger. Visit http://draft.blogger.com/home and log in as usual. There,under settings and then Email … Continue reading

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52 Weeks of Personal Genealogy & History – Wk 2 – Winter

Week 2: Winter. What was winter like where and when you grew up? Describe not only the climate, but how the season influenced your activities, food choices, etc. I grew up in the South East of England and the winters … Continue reading

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52 Weeks of Personal Genealogy & History – Wk 1 – New Year

Week #1 – New Year’s MemoriesWeek 1: Did your family have any New Year’s traditions? How was the New Year celebrated during your childhood? Have you kept these traditions in the present day?!This challenge runs from Saturday, January 1, 2011 … Continue reading

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Advent Calendar 2010 – In review

I have simply loved writing the advent calendar posts. These have been huge journalling prompts and have encouraged me to write and think about times past. They have also highlighted to me the questions that I wish I had asked. … Continue reading

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Advent Calendar 2010 – Christmas and Deceased Relatives

Christmas always has its sad moments, in that we miss our deceased relatives, and yet remember with fondness and love those who have passed away. My Grandmother, always comes to my mind because her birthday, on 18th December was a … Continue reading

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Advent Calendar 2010 – Christmas Shopping

I often do my Christmas grocery shopping in the middle of the night, or at the very earliest just as the day turns midnight. Due to our domestics we planned to go to the supermarket just after midnight on Saturday … Continue reading

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Advent Calendar 2010 – Christmas Stockings

I don’t recall ever having a stocking as a child, just this pillowcase into which my presents were placed. Since I have been married to what can only be described as the biggest Christmas baby of all time! Stuart’s birthday … Continue reading

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