Lilian's Tree

Still having issues with the laptop but at least I am home and can upload the photos. Congress name tag and my first set of blogger beads. Jill Ball provided all the bloggers, she knew with beads, this way we could identify fellow bloggers. The Congress satchel and what was inside. The program was invaluable as with four concurrent sessions, over four different rooms, it kept you on track. I saw a number of people who had highlighted their choices. I circled mine.                                 Meet and greet was held at the Australian War Memorial. Simpson and his donkey, outside the entrance to the Australian War Memorial. Guests of a different feather.                        ...

After a brisk walk to the convention centre, I finally woke up. Bit cool out, this morning. A Chinese Proverb says, "When the winds of change blow, some build walls, others build windmills." Something to ponder. Do you build walls or windmills? Joshua Taylor, started the day with a wonderful keynote address on Connecting Across Past, Present and Future. He spoke of his holidays, with is grandma, who got him  interested in family history. His comment, 'the past is full of adventure,' resonated with me. He also reminded us to cite our sources. Wills was next, with Jenny Joyce. While I had done Irish wills, Jenny's talk covered England and Wales. It really re-enforced what I had learnt in my course. Paul Miliner gave an interesting talk on Scottish maps and gazetteers. I should now be able to locate my ancestors place of residence. Irish Census and Census Subistitutes by David Rencher, finished off the morning sessions. This talk expanded my knowledge on ...

I've a busy day today with five sessions and two keynote addresses. Joshua Taylor starts the day with, his keynote address on Connecting Across Past, Present and Future. Then my sessions start with Jenny Joyce covering Wills from England and Ireland. Then onto Scotland, with Paul Milner. Ireland is next with David Rencher followed by lunch and then Richard Reid's keynote address. My afternoon is Scotland with John Blackwood and the Helen Smith talks on Friendly societies. A good way to end the day. Going to get breakfast and call my darling husband.  More later today, much to busy during the day to blog, will fill in details tonight. Bye for now, Lilian

Had fantastic drive down, little to no traffic! Hotel is comfortable and walking distance to the National Convention Centre Canberra, so I will get some exercise as well. After parking the car, like playing Tetris, I don't want to move it. Registration was very efficient, collect name tag in one spot and your satchel in another. Caught up with Jill Ball and as beaded, as a blogger. Shauna Hicks, Pauline Cass and Jenny Joyce were also there and collected their beads. Having problems with the hotel WiFi, so glad I packed my modem. Meet and Greet at the Australian War Memorial tonight. It will. Be good to see everyone. Going to have a cuppa, Bye, Lilian.