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Positive 2012 Geneameme

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Julie Goucher

My dear blogging genefriend, Genaus has devised the last Genememe for 2012 – gosh what a mouthful! So here goes! – Thanks to Genaus for the balloon graphic! 1. An elusive ancestor I found was – I don’t know about … Continue reading →

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Advent Calendar 2012 – Fruitcake – Friend or Foe?

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Julie Goucher

My Grandmother spotted this Christmas Cake recipe in a copy of Woman Magazine, and since then both my Mum and I  have used it. The photograph is of the actual page from the magazine, which does look in rather a … Continue reading →

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The Giving Quilt by Jennifer Chiaverini

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Continuing the wonderful Elm Creek series. I had been eagerly awaiting the book’s publication when I had the chance to review via NetGalley. My recently ordered hardback edition arrived a few weeks ago and now joins the rest of the … Continue reading →

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Advent Calendar 2012 – Christmas Cookies

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Last Christmas I took part in the Great Food Blogger Cookie Exchange. I had planned to participate this year too, but the nominations were open whilst we were in Australia and I forgot to complete the form when we came … Continue reading →

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Beyond the Internet: Week 47 Police and Railway Staff records

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Continuing the weekly theme, inspired by Family History Across the Seas In the United Kingdom, British Rail existed until the 1980s when the Government of the time privatised it. Now our rail networks are covered by a series of different companies … Continue reading →

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Favourite Historical Fiction set in the United Kingdom

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Julie Goucher

When, over at Historical Tapestry we first discussed the concept of a series of posts about our favourite historical fictional writing centred in our home country I wondered and debated on whether to feature the United Kingdom or simply England. … Continue reading →

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The Results – Back to the Books Giveaway

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Thanks to all that took part in this Giveaway Hop. This was my first one and I had 58 entries. I asked hubby to call a number which would represent the winner. The winner is ………. Jill at Christmas Pie … Continue reading →

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Back to the Books Giveaway Hop 1st – 7th September 2012

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Julie Goucher

As I continue to cull the contents of my study and many bookshelves I thought I would take part in the Back to the Books Giveaway Hop, hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer You can see all … Continue reading →

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The Forrests by Emily Perkins

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Julie Goucher

About The Forrests Dorothy Forrest is immersed in the sensory world around her; she lives in the flickering moment. From the age of seven, when her odd, disenfranchised family moves from New York to the wide skies of New Zealand, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Salon – Bookish Thoughts & Challenges

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Julie Goucher

I have missed the last few Sunday Salon’s. Life has simply taken over and I find that I do not seem to have enough hours or energy in a day to achieve what I want to. I sat a few … Continue reading →

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