Sunday 22 March 2009

might bea good idea if it wasn't so funny. http://ping.fm/dVX3m
Don't always trust other people's genealogy information http://ping.fm/jzD6x #genealogy
what a good idea - if only they adopted it in prisons everywhere! http://ping.fm/ztXCs #genealogy

Saturday 21 March 2009

West Ham disappoint once again. and the chasing pack close the gap even more - why do we do everything the hard way?
I just like hippos, sorry - are they related to pigs or whales??? http://ping.fm/iOqau

Friday 20 March 2009

ancestry releases of late... might be of use to you. http://ping.fm/9buyq #genealogy
personally I'd stick with firefox but..........http://ping.fm/Iw5RA
you could be a knight of the realm, or better.
http://ping.fm/mwgsJ #genealogy

Thursday 19 March 2009

Durham and Yorkshire added to the digitised 1911 UK census. Only Westmoreland, Northumberland and Cumberland left to go!
What do people think about ancestry's change in connection service? It seems to make you reply via something akin to a message board.
looking forward to a rare night out with my wife tomorrow, as her aunt is baby-sitting. hurrah!

Wednesday 18 March 2009

surely the paradox is they won't read this article as they are too busy in second life? http://ping.fm/SVB7d
came across this - its a different way of displaying your tree, that's for sure. http://ping.fm/cbTfg
personally I like my trees printed in pedigree on normal paper but some like images like this. you decide. http://ping.fm/WC0Qw
whilst interesting, why is it so important that Obama is Irish? http://ping.fm/pB2dN
a litte bit of guess work here but its an interesting possibility http://ping.fm/Q7uhj #genealogy

Tuesday 17 March 2009

for the love of God!! when will the West Ham-Sheffield Utd (and others) saga stop. please let it stop! Warnock needs to get over it #west ham
just thought this was lovely. great photo - says so much. http://ping.fm/on1dP
@LivingGenealogy Nice site by the way - clean, easy to use and pleasant to view.
has anyone else had problems researching genealogy in Jersey? I've been trying to contact the registrar for 2 months!! #genealogy
Sometimes I wonder why I support West Ham. 0-0 at home to the bottom team? poor, very poor.

Monday 16 March 2009

at last, an honest answer about DNA testing http://ping.fm/DaXFE #genealogy
connect with the human side of your ancestors http://ping.fm/D6X84 #genealogy

Saturday 14 March 2009

Must finish a couple of family trees off this weekend and try to relax a little whilst spending quality time with my family.
Surname suggestion list - good idea but does it work? http://ping.fm/Ct1mn #genealogy
1881 Scottish census-will it remove mistakes? http://ping.fm/Apxti #genealogy

Thursday 12 March 2009

1881 Scottish census is fully online. http://ping.fm/tvxVL #genealogy
celebrity genealogy? http://ping.fm/A18wn #genealogy

Wednesday 11 March 2009

how unique is it really? http://ping.fm/qIdkY #genealogy
Genetree launches its website. I wonder what will be different? http://ping.fm/eoNCe #genealogy
Obama and Pitt share ancestry - brilliant!
http://ping.fm/RAbXS #genealogy

Tuesday 10 March 2009

this annoyed me slightly but its worth the read http://ping.fm/at1rk #genealogy
why pay? just google it yourself. http://ping.fm/6huPw #genealogy
Medal goes home after 90 years http://ping.fm/of685
find the truth from your past http://ping.fm/18Xwp #genealogy

Monday 9 March 2009

general intro to genealogy http://ping.fm/Shc93 #genealogy
trace Native american ancestors http://ping.fm/H8F5S #genealogy
take a look at your surname. http://ping.fm/GJ9wN #genealogy
worth a go for the free e-book. http://ping.fm/Lxy6I #genealogy
tips on using Family Tree Maker 9.0 http://ping.fm/DtD4X #genealogy

Thursday 5 March 2009

have a look at my latest developement: British Military Index. http://ping.fm/xRkXo #genealogy
Is anyone aware of this - is it any good? http://ping.fm/3Uoeg #genealogy
Technology changes at Ancestry. http://ping.fm/Dwpz5
just for fun, what is your wesbsite worth? http://ping.fm/4crxz
twitter and genealogy. how to find those ancestor hunters. http://ping.fm/6vQvx
DNA results in - what next? http://ping.fm/gxAMA #genealogy
some free family tree generators http://ping.fm/HRj0c #genealogy
free genealogy software free trial http://ping.fm/OPRbW #genealogy
Cologne archive collapses - disaster for historians http://ping.fm/y2idM
National Pie week here in Britain - I might get a lovely meat and potato.....just to support the pie week of course.
ha-ha!! and West Ham now 4 points clear of Wigan and just 6 off Everton!! come on you Irons. #west ham

Wednesday 4 March 2009

neat little if you like genealogy and igoogle http://ping.fm/00ivU #genealogy
famous people in UK census - Emily Bronte http://ping.fm/XNAYa #genealogy

Tuesday 3 March 2009

Problems with researching common names?
http://ping.fm/x66Mi #genealogy
Obama roots in Camrbridge, UK?
http://ping.fm/OHhqN #genealogy
Are you related to Pochanhontas?
http://ping.fm/aLTG2 #genealogy
DNA storage kit - useful? http://ping.fm/MP3z1 #genealogy

Monday 2 March 2009

a feel-good piece about family history http://ping.fm/cvv7l #genealogy
more tips on getting started with your ancestry. http://ping.fm/jrCsh #genealogy
valuate your website. just good fun I think. http://ping.fm/bxBH7

Sunday 1 March 2009

drive more traffic to your blog/website http://ping.fm/9WQ6d
Myheritage - worth a visit I think. I will be. http://ping.fm/JrwBa #genealogy
America's first immigration center - worth a look even though over-shadowed by Ellis island http://ping.fm/YqE0y #genealogy
verify your research. http://ping.fm/OI2t4 #genealogy

Saturday 28 February 2009

friends over, great curry, watched the rugby, now onto some games! top night.
secret society has Geronimo? http://ping.fm/9XfbZ #genealogy
an article on how to use twitter and genealogy together!! http://ping.fm/Gz2SB
want to beta test new genealogy software? http://ping.fm/1vCfo #genealogy

Friday 27 February 2009

#genealogy find more about professions when researching your tree. http://ping.fm/yjykl

Thursday 26 February 2009

I'm losing the will to live. doing html when tired is not a good idea.
I'm in service provider purgatory! The question is how long with it last before being returned to internet heaven?
arrgghhh. ancestry is playing up. I can't do any work - slightly annoying!
Money to be made in genealogy? http://ping.fm/fbq6j #genealogy

Wednesday 25 February 2009

that was embarrasing. West Ham barely in it. Thought Kovac didn't help us much either,although its early days for him.
losing 2-0. gutted. we look like we've just woken up from a 3 hour sleep. I fear for West Ham.
off to watch West Ham now - wish me luck!
cross-browser compatability problems? http://ping.fm/U58gp
this is very funny - think about your child's name!! http://ping.fm/haa6U
If these two words, 'Thong robber' interest you, read on. http://ping.fm/AWj4t
a response to 'social networking is warping our minds' http://ping.fm/z2H3z
#genealogy. Is 'Who do you think you are?' still interesting? http://ping.fm/Lyxwb
#genealogy Family history software packages review http://ping.fm/06jny
#genealogy #history good blog on ancestral symbols and abbrevs http://ping.fm/DLbUv
#genealogy #history never thought I'd say this but here are tip on researching cemetaries. http://ping.fm/3P6pg

Tuesday 24 February 2009

I forgot my pancakes and by the time I remembered, there was nothing left in the shops!! That's the 3rd year in a row I forgot. Not happy.
#genealogy Aside from production, what is the benefit of genealogy software over storing your family tree on one of the many internet sites?
Getting started with genealogy? http://ping.fm/OWoro #genealogy
#genealogy. Reached 1837? Read on. http://ping.fm/Keet7

Monday 23 February 2009

a trip to the cemetary - weird or a necessity? http://ping.fm/RQZUV #genealogy
some great family history research tips and ancestry links here. http://ping.fm/NQVyy #genealogy
not sure this is necessary but I bet plenty buy it. con or useful?http://ping.fm/XMSco #genea;pgy
sorry, this was the advice!! http://ping.fm/5CUtS #genealogy
more advide on starting genealogy. http://ping.fm/RtEdd #genealogy
more Victorian census occupations added with more sources. http://ping.fm/V4YAK
everyone should read this or be reminded. http://ping.fm/CEoEs #genealogy
an important point. always cite your sources. http://ping.fm/P1JsX
next steps researching your family http://ping.fm/UkpbX
Simple - collecting info for genealogy. http://ping.fm/2Atf0

Sunday 22 February 2009

Great introduction to ancestry and their hint system. http://ping.fm/g8hWp #genealogy

Saturday 21 February 2009

more US census records available. thanks dear myrtle. http://ping.fm/66kIj
searching Chinese genealogy? http://ping.fm/QiSfB

Friday 20 February 2009

watching 'Mongol' tonight. very excited - love historical films.
just been feeding my 8 month-old. the food had peas in it - half an hour later I am still seeing that first pea roll to the front .
2012-is doomsday really coming our way? I hope not. It only gives me 4 years to be a rock star!http://ping.fm/gKPl1
Not quite sure why but I found this very funny. We've all been there.......http://ping.fm/nIpLj
You stick to your guns Miss Ida. http://ping.fm/1Xq71
I had no idea the Saudi royal family has Jewish ancestry! http://ping.fm/32HeB
off to the pub for a well-deserved pint of Golden Pippen. hmmmm, lovely.
letting agents - how rubbish are they exactly? If you are in the UK, especially Huddersfield, never go with Whitegates!!!!
Federation of Family History Societies' website to close. http://ping.fm/Gvo25
As reported last week, London marriage licenses go online http://ping.fm/MsyYj

Thursday 19 February 2009

looking forward to the weekend and some real ales at the Sair Inn. A pint or two of Enoch's Hammer could be on the cards or am I insane?
sign up to Mrtweet and get your stats. http://ping.fm/gCugE
Australian genealogy? If you're in Melbourne..... http://ping.fm/3M4CD
quoite a clever way to drive traffic to your site.
http://ping.fm/fAZVk
I think everyone with a baby/child should have a go at this!! http://ping.fm/mEXfi
what a shame that genealogy 1st-timers are being ripped off. http://ping.fm/3bK5F

Wednesday 18 February 2009

is twitter better than the news?
a victory for he masses uniting as Facebook roll back their new terms and conditions.
http://ping.fm/Gt1yM
Hidden people of Jewish descent. http://ping.fm/XcfRM
Scottish genealogy?
http://ping.fm/mextz
Genealogy helps amensia victims http://ping.fm/JV9cT

Tuesday 17 February 2009

I had no idea. Is Facebook getting too 'big brother'?
http://ping.fm/tlkra
I love my life, I love my family and I love my work.
@rohitbhargava let's hope companies start to listen!!http://ping.fm/zRULq

Monday 16 February 2009

Find My Past - better for the 1911 census. http://ping.fm/Ft4AM
If you live in Stamford, UK and like genealogy. http://ping.fm/LpnB8

Sunday 15 February 2009

you can't make up names like this! http://ping.fm/wc5yJ

Saturday 14 February 2009

http://ping.fm/YMqaB One of the best genealogy record sets to be digitised. This will halve the time I spend searching indexes!
http://ping.fm/OrTto 1521-1869 London marriage licenses put live.
#football Reputation for playing poorly against rubbish teams intact, West Ham get the draw they barely deserve.
#football will West Ham beat Middleborough? I had a good feeling but now I'm worried at 0-1.
should you be able to block your ip addresses from skewing stats in google analytics?

Friday 13 February 2009

really looking forward to seeing my brother and sister this weekend plus partners. I love seeing them.

Thursday 12 February 2009

If only I had known this before I got married!! http://ping.fm/4jACI?_Yes,_its_her_dress&in_article_id=531536&in_page_id=8

Wednesday 11 February 2009

Is google becoming too powerful? Is it simply the next 'micorsoft'?
a light-hearted look at genealogy. It quackers.
http://ping.fm/reAHV
Find your own family hoarder and uncover new branches to your genealogy. http://ping.fm/NaPWD
#genealogy I must admit, I am quite enojoying www.Scotlandspeople.gov.uk. The site is awful but the content is good.
#genealogy #history Medieval records to go online. http://ping.fm/X5vda
#genealogy Wales steeelworks to turn into Family Records Centre http://ping.fm/LepkO
#genealogy One Great Family brings in merging software.
http://ping.fm/UDji6

Tuesday 10 February 2009

an eventful evening of sourcing census occupations. not really that interesting but I'm pleased. #genealogy
Free Family tree software...http://ping.fm/u73d8 #genealogy
An interesting article on genetics and Jewish genealogy. Not as accurate as it sounds. http://ping.fm/9CqGv
# genealogy Sorry Norfolk, but for everyone else it is amusing. http://ping.fm/sOwBi
# genealogy Researching your ancestry is like being a history detective. http://ping.fm/r4Qce
#genealogy Tips on upgrading from FTM 08 to 09
http://ping.fm/nD43q
#genealogy Someone trying something a little diffrent. http://ping.fm/ihbTg

Monday 9 February 2009

ask for info on ancestors whilst you can! http://ping.fm/ff7z1 #genealogy
I'm creating a list of all census occupations. A work in progress but.....http://ping.fm/oJrkn #genealogy
Black History Month continues: http://ping.fm/4jk07 #genealogy
A beginner's guide to the UK Family Records Centre: http://ping.fm/wp4WO #genealogy

Sunday 8 February 2009

Wolfsbergen,Kronengold,Kirschenstein and Plaskowsky complete the Rare names index.
http://ping.fm/RhhE0
An interesting article on life aboard a ship bound for Jamaica......http://ping.fm/zrLBY
I've updated the first name in my rare names index, 'Brashier'. http://ping.fm/Phzp6
More names to come!

Saturday 7 February 2009

Went out with some friends to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park today which was lovely, espeically in the snow.
not quite my thing but it you want to be green and have a family tree... http://ping.fm/yjZVA
1911 Ireland census release dates: http://ping.fm/VsGU1

Friday 6 February 2009

why not come and see my all new twitter page? http://ping.fm/4lyDA
updating familytreeservice.co.uk, making it better or at least I hope so!
off to put my daughter to bed now. 'calm down boris' followed by serious genealogy research....what a combination!!
Very disappointing from ancestry.co.uk: http://ping.fm/TFWTd #genealogy
I'm looking forward to the weekend and seeing some friends. Got some linking to do on my website - increasing my presence on the internet and all that.

Thursday 5 February 2009

Nice to see technology progression in Africa: http://ping.fm/1uIkC

Wednesday 4 February 2009

Congratulations to Stephen Fry - over 100000 followers on twitter. pretty impressive.
1911 census - a round-up
http://ping.fm/zBVwJ
Stephen Fry - the king of twitter!!
http://ping.fm/js02P

Tuesday 3 February 2009

well, after an hour out in the snow I have so far failed to move my car more than 2 metres!!

Monday 2 February 2009

at last, websites are running again - not at all annoying trying to do work today. at least the snow was nice to look at. I asked for 1cm, I got 30!
Convict in the family? http://ping.fm/wO0SL
a useful blog on the new LDS site: http://ping.fm/6J2yg
at last, some snow!! hurrah.

Sunday 1 February 2009

Scotland genealogy interest on the up: http://ping.fm/EDopZ

Saturday 31 January 2009

UK 1911 census: http://ping.fm/xKBzQ
I'm back - great wedding, brilliant couple. Going for a sleep!

Thursday 29 January 2009

off to my good friend's, Mr Simon Walsh, wedding (well the night before the wedding) today. a few drinks tonight and all the fun tomorrow.
Just thought this was interesting read, you might be interested: http://ping.fm/VfoOj
1911 census - a good story. http://ping.fm/r3HHM

Wednesday 28 January 2009

after being bottom of the table all season, my 5-a-side team finally and moved up the table on the last game of the season!! I'm very tired now but happy.
Thank God!! I am justified at last - people under 70 can love genealogy it seems http://ping.fm/ZKmus
ahhhhhhhhh, my ftp site is failing me and can't upload my pages. dammit!
Off for my lunch - feel epsecially hungry today.
analytics, ping, twitter, facebook - all great. will it continue?