Quick Update and Some New Lines

Well, moving elsewhere wasn't a great success; people continued to use this blog instead, and I kept forgetting to update the new one, so it looks like I'll just have to move back here lol It's lovely to see how much use the blog has had even during it's hiatus, especially the GILBY thread which … Continue reading Quick Update and Some New Lines →

Eek! Has it really been that long?

It's eons since I updated this blog, sorry about that 😦 I've also noticed a teensy pile of comments, so if you're waiting for a response, I'll be with you asap. I'll try to update more often ...

Changing things a bit

I've been publishing this blog for a while now, and although, I really like the set up here at WordPress, there are a couple of things that make life a bit difficult. One, the lack of javascript support - I know there is a good reason why we can't use it here, but it's frustrating … Continue reading Changing things a bit →

Pro Patria Mori

Image courtesy of foxypar4 Dulce Et Decorum Est Bent double, like old beggars under sacks, Knock-kneed, coughing like hags, we cursed through sludge, Till on the haunting flares we turned our backs And towards our distant rest began to trudge. Men marched asleep. Many had lost their boots But limped on, blood-shod. All went lame; … Continue reading Pro Patria Mori →

Just popping in

We are in the middle of the long summer holidays here, so I'm not doing a great deal of blogging or genealogy. However, I did have a rummage a couple of days ago looking for more information about the STALLAN family from Duxford in Cambridgeshire and, to my delight, came across the will of my … Continue reading Just popping in →