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Can't believe I'm 3!



From my cousins Loretta and Kelvin
Today is the third  anniversary of my blog Genealogy Matters to Me. It doesn't seem that long ago that I bit the bullet and finally decided to start a serious blog.

Last year I rummaged around for one of my 2nd birthday cards to show, so I went back to the box and looked through my 3rd birthday cards. (I know I have hoarding issues but sometimes things come in handy.)

Looking through the cards I was delighted to see that I actually saw some of the people who sent me cards last weekend - a half century since they were sent to me.

I know I shouldn't make any promises I can't keep for the year ahead but I really would like to complete Shona Hicks  52 weeks of genealogical records challenge.

Wish me luck!














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  1. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2014 at 8:36 PM

    Congratulations Sharn!!! You're a whole one year older than me (my blog that is) :lol: and on exactly the same day. The time sure does pass very quickly when you're having fun, eh? How wonderful to still have your childhood birthday cards.

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  2. Judy WebsterJanuary 27, 2014 at 8:56 AM

    Sharon, your childhood birthday cards are very cute. None have survived in my family, but I think we may have kept my father's 90th birthday cards. If so, I should scan them or take digital photos.

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  3. GeniAusJanuary 27, 2014 at 12:47 PM

    Congratulations on your 3rd blogiversary.
    Considering all you have on your plate Sharon you do well to blog at all.

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  4. CrissouliJanuary 27, 2014 at 6:33 PM

    Congratulations, Sharon... and I love the card.

    I thought I was good at saving and I do have some cards put away ( from a long time ago), just have to remember just where... :-) My favourites were the crinoline ladies, that when you folded out the card, there were several outfits. They reprinted them a few years ago and I gave one to my granddaughter..

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  5. SharonJanuary 27, 2014 at 8:51 PM

    I have several of little girls in crinoline. Jill, I'm trying to be disciplined with blogging this year and make it once a week minimum. I just get sidetracked too easily.
    Judy can you use a flip pal to scan? Catherine, hopefully we'll both still be blogging next year.

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    1. Judy WebsterJanuary 28, 2014 at 6:42 AM

      Yes Sharon, I do have a Flip-Pal scanner, but for some simple jobs I use a digital camera because it's quick and easy. It is always on my desk, not packed away in a cupboard!

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  6. Kerryn ForsythJanuary 28, 2014 at 1:04 PM

    Happy 3rd anniversary Sharon!

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