Genealogy Chat

Hi, thank you for your messages, I really love gardening but i find at this time of year a coal fire burning behind me and a hot cup of tea & plate of bicuits whist sat at my computer, well it`s bliss pure enjoyment tinged with a little sadness sometimes, i plan my holidays around my ancestors homes and feel that little by little i`m beginning to get to know them, cheers derek,,...

Agree with previous comments. I feel I've got to know my ancestors personally. Having lost both parents in the last 2 years, I feel more connected to them through doing the research. Was watching a prog on tv about the 'falling people' from the twin towers the other day. Went on to tell how a family were devastated to find their husband/father had thrown himself out of the burning inferno thereby committing suicide. That meant he would go to hell. Another bod proved it wasn't him but someone else...and his family's outlook was totally different and they actually felt relieved to know how he died. Made me think that it is important to know how people die and what their lives were like

What a wonderful piece of writing Derek. I agree-have had some very moving moments, the first one when I found the grave of my great grandparents. I have an urge to visit places and streets where they lived which is very strong at times, although as they are not where I live in England now it is often difficult. I garden too[most of it of the tidying variety], but the two are not exclusive of each other. Also I don't worry if other people are not interested in what I'm doing-someone might be one day, even my son! Elaine

nudge up....so very true Derek