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Unlock The Past Cruise 2013 Review

Posted on 20 February 2013 by Linda Elliott
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I’m home from the 3rd Unlock The Past cruise 2013 and even though I picked up a cold on my way home (thanks Sydney!!) I am buzzing with all the things I’ve heard, seen and experienced. I’m sure it will take many … Continue reading →

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Unlock the Past Cruise 2013

Posted on 14 February 2013 by Linda Elliott
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We are into Day 4 of the Unlock The Past Cruise 2013 and because of electrical problems are still in Noumea and will be missing out on Fiji – such is life at sea !! The ship Voyage of the … Continue reading →

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Off on the Ocean Waves !!

Posted on 8 February 2013 by Linda Elliott
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In a couple of hours time I shall be taking the first of two flights to get me to Sydney, Australia to join the Unlock The Past Genealogy cruise. As internet charges aboard ship are very expensive I shan’t be … Continue reading →

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Geneameme

Posted on 1 January 2013 by Linda Elliott
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Jill Ball alias Geniaus has issued a challenge to other genealogists to share their positive genealogical experiences in 2012. Here is Mad About Genealogy’s response 1. An elusive ancestor I found ….. not so much elusive as waiting in the … Continue reading →

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Dear Genealogy Santa

Posted on 14 December 2012 by Linda Elliott
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Dear Santa, I have been very good this year and thought I might be entitled to a Christmas stocking filled with family history goodies.   1. Find My Past subscription 2. Ancestry subscription 3. Deceased Online credits 4. Forces War … Continue reading →

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