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Just saying hello as I have just joined.

I never thought when I reached seventy how the years would fly by. Since then I think everybody part started to fall to bits.


I chose to get divorced 10 years ago so I am on my own. That's not a problem, it was like that when I was married.


Writing poetry got me through my divorce. I also paint and have been working on various family trees since the 80's long before the help of computers. I certainly recommend genealogy if you are lonely.


I have loads of 'friends' there. Just a pity they are all dead. I would love to chat to some of them. They are fascinating.


Well, that's a bit about me.


Created By on 08/09/2020

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SteveD4384
17th Sep 2020 12:34:56
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hi, just. like the blunt message about late friends . yes as you get older all i think about is the past. what if?
melomelo
16th Sep 2020 01:08:55
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Time does fly. I too would love to chat with my ancestors and observe any similarities we may have. I’d also be satisfied to go back to 1975 and have a second chance at youth! Of course, knowing all I know now!
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9th Sep 2020 19:03:31 (Last activity: 11th Sep 2020 13:54:24)
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Response from paxna19 Original Poster made on 11th Sep 2020 13:54:24
Hi Yodama,

I have never been to the National Library but I would think it's crammed full of useful info.
When I started to research my tree back in the 80's I was quite fortunate to have a couple of places nearby where I could search. Are you on Ancestry.com?
I've placed some notes on here somewhere about genealogy, but I can't find where I put it.
That's the problem with a busy mind in old age, it all gets muddled !
Maark
9th Sep 2020 21:19:58
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Maark
8th Sep 2020 21:44:15 (Last activity: 8th Sep 2020 23:10:02)
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Just new here. Hello.
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