Family Tree Frog

  The wonderful Geniaus aka Jill Ball has invited us once again to reflect on our Geneayear.  Why don't you join in too? Here are the questions: Remember to  Accentuate the Positive   (Please delete the items that are not relevant to your situation.) 1. I got the most joy from...   I reckon I got the most joy from my research trip to Toowoomba with my sister-in-law and BFF in September.  I've wanted to visit the Toowoomba Cemetery for years (sad I know) and tidy up some of my husband's family tree.  What bowled me over was how keen my BFF and sister-in-law were to come into the family history society with me on the day.  And we received such a warm welcome.  I'd done lots of prep in terms of searching for names and where they might be buried in the cemetery but, I must have got distracted in the packing and left the vital notes behind.  Thank goodness for the fabulous FHS which has its premises right next door to the cemetery.  You ...

  The Commissariat Store , Brisbane Saturday 25th September 2021 I took the photo above last weekend when I attended the RHSQ Book Fair to buy books for the QFHS Library.  I didn't buy too many but it was my first visit to The Commissariat and I would like to go back for another proper visit. You can see the new Casino being built in the background there. How was your day? Did you get any family history research done?  My goals for the day were to keep on top of my social media commitments for QFHS , reduce the number of emails in my inbox and do some housework!  It was pretty hot today - I think it got to about 37 degrees Celsius.  I buckled and put the air-conditioning on at home.  Good sheet and towel drying weather though for wash day Monday :)  But it's hot for what is essentially the second month of Spring.  Doesn't bode well for Summer does it? I also managed to squeeze in watching a SAG seminar I've had in my inbox for a while - 15 Way...