Genealogy Chat

Would those who'd like to come, please add to the thread to confirm they are coming and that they've read the basic comments. (And if I've omitted any vital details, please let me know!)

Hi Brenda, Please put my name down. I only live up the road in Hammersmith and yet I have never been! I want to look up some army war records and would feel more comfortable with peple who know the score. Many thanks Sylvia.

Hi Sylvia Look forwards to seeing you on the 3rd.

Quick nudge for morning readers.

Hello Put me down! ( not literally... ) I've got part of a document that I ordered online and I've been meaning for a while to go down and have a look at the rest of it. Sharon

Hi I'd like to come along too... also my first time so would find it useful. Sylvia - I'm also interested in looking at Army records maybe we can keep each other company? Kimberley

Kimberly, a good idea as I dont know what I`m doing on here most of the time!! a helping hand would be welcome. Sylvia.

Sharon and Kimberley, you are both very welcome!

Hello Brenda, I too would like to put my name down, having never been before! :)) I would need help with directions from Kings Cross though, hopefully there might be some other members coming from this Station, (says me hoping!) :-)) Was good to meet you on Sat. at the Meet, and the Skillings name on Thriplow War Memorial was Allan. Chris :)

That'll be great, Chris. I'll check out directions for the quickest route with least changes. Thank you for the Skillings details! I have a photo of Allan somewhere. He's a distant cousin, but it's nice to link all the family together. I was going to ask if 9.30 was too early for you, but I seem to remember that when you were running the breakfast threads I staggered in just as the cafe was shutting! Look forwards to seeing you again.

Oh Brenda I am sorry we missed you in our G.R. Breakfast Cafe! :)) I will buy you a real coffee to make up for it! :)) Am an early riser, so it will be ok!, shall watch this space... Chris :)

Hello Brenda, just to let you know Sharon has very kindly offered to meet me at the Station, and whisk me off on a Tube, I'm getting excited! :)) See you all soon, Chris :)

See what I mean? I'm just downstairs now! For reference: This is the Transport for London link Http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/ and it shows a sensible route Kings Cross: catch Victoria Line tube to Highbury & Islington Highbury & Islington: catch Silverlink train to Kew Gardens If you get to Kings Cross before 8.28, then the journey takes 48 minutes, getting to Kew at 9.16. It's only a ten minute walk from there to the National Archives

I am tempted …. But just looking at train / coach times, I wouldn't be able to get to Kew until about 11.30am.

Excited... although I'm not sure how much help I will be to you Sylvia! It will more likely be you helping me!!

Joy You'd be very welcome to come, even if you arrived a little later than the others. I don't think I can squeeze into my GR tee shirt any longer, but I will print off some labels, so we should be visible. Most people need a first visit, just to get a feel for the place and the sort of records it holds, so it shouldn't be a wasted trip, even if you couldn't spend as long there as the rest.

Hi Brenda, Can I come again please. Fi x

Hello Fi Yes of course you can come. It'll be great to see you again.

Oh drat and blast.... I would love to join you but have promised to look after my grandson that Saturday. Jean x.

Thanks Brenda. Now I have to look at my stuff and see what else I can find. I can always help others too. Fi