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Write about a challenge you faced last year……

The blogging prompt for theladybloggers group on Wednesday 5th January had the following prompt: “Write about a challenge you faced last year. What was the outcome?”Quite simply the outcome of my biggest challenge was I resigned from my job. Not … Continue reading

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52 Weeks of Personal Genealogy & History – Wk 5 – Favourite Food

Week #5 – Favourite Food What was your favourite food from childhood? If it was home made, who made it? What was in the dish and why was it your favourite? What is your favourite dish now? Week 5: This … Continue reading

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One Month before Heartbreak – a personal note

One Month Before Heartbreak A Broken of Britain Blogswarm 14th – 16th January 2011 I am not personally affected by the proposed and likely to take place changes that the current Government are looking to adopt. The point of this … Continue reading

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Ancestor of the week – Henry Budd

My Ancestor this week has always been a bit of a challenge. Just when I think I have “got” him something happens that changes any hypothesis that I might have. I started researching my ancestry the way most of us … Continue reading

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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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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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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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Lunar Eclipse to coincide with Winter Solstice

The first full lunar eclipse to coincide with a winter solstice since 1554. UK & Europe will be able to watch from 0741 GMT on Tuesday 21st Dec. I was up in anticipation of seeing something wonderful. Sadly it was … 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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