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Family Stories
All families have stories; some stories are almost myths… did my ancestors really come from Sweden? Were they really river pilots or pirates operating out of the east coast port of King’s Lynn? Some family stories are true, although some facts may be hidden; my great-grandparents loved each other across a religious divide, but where and how did they meet? Some family stories are only revealed through census records and some genealogical detective work. I want to tell the stories of my family, and others who otherwise might be lost in the past.
Horse chestnut trees
My earliest memories of horse-chestnut trees are being pushed in my pram along Victoria avenue, graced by towering rows of them. A little older and we walked beneath them, and then on the bus we would ride along, on the top deck so we were level with the branches and leaves. We didn’t have a […]
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Happy anniversary!
Our dear friends Elly and Kees celebrated their ruby wedding anniversary last December; however they had their celebration party last weekend! it was a wonderful party and we were so thrilled to be invited. Many congratulations, Elly and Kees, and here’s to the next 40!
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Solo holiday
Miss Solo When we go away on holiday, so does our pet rabbit, Solo. We are going to the Netherlands, which is maybe where her bunny kin came from as she is Netherland dwarf. Extremely small and extremely feisty, getting into her bunny transport is a battle of wits and determination. She stays with some lovely people who are bunny […]
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Lois Elsden 