Oh dear, looks like Ma and Pa weren't invited to the wedding.

This post forms part of the Trove Tuesday selection as created by Amy of Branches, Leaves & Pollen.

It certainly has been a while...

Here's a few of my favourite things:

Heather of the Nutfield Genealogy blog has some interesting links. I have a New England ancestor who arrived in Australia in the 1850s. The Nutfield blog makes for great reading on the area.

More ideas on how to attract cousins to your blog from Caroline at Blogging Genealogy.

Amy has a number of resources on family history for the future at Branches, Leaves & Pollen.

Sometimes the information we receive isn't always what we expect.

Like the Prep Dad with the whistle on his lanyard. When I asked why he carried a whistle, he told me he was a dolphin trainer.

Fair enough.

He then went on to explain he became a dolphin trainer because he used to be a fireman. He had to give that up due to travel sickness when facing backwards in the fire truck.

See, not what was expected.

A bit like the information gained from a very distant cousin (VDC).

Dear Patient Reader,

I apologise for having such a dreadful case of Blog-neglect-itis. Regular visitors will be aware I recently relocated (ok, not that recent and yes, there are still unpacked boxes, but they do make for lovely occasional tables) and now have a lot more land.

This has reignited my Hey-I-can-grow-that gene (see what I did there?) and I've wasted spent many a unproductive hour sitting outside staring planning our garden.

Phew, that was a long break, wasn't it? Another long story involving Telstra, and the less said the better.

Moving along...I love the official's title and can imagine the conversation:

Knock, knock

Resident answers door

"Good morning. I'm the Thistle Inspector and I'm here to inspect your thistles."

"Well, right this way, Sir."

(I'm sure it was nothing like that)

This post forms part of the Trove Tuesday series, as created by Amy of Branches, Pollen & Leaves.

The Short Version:

Problem with the internet.

Telstra fixed it.

The Long Version:

It seemed every time we got rain, the internet left. A bit of a problem if you live in the northern sections of Australia as Summer = Rain. It's a given.

Anyway, I called the IT dude and after we agreed 'turning it off and back on again' simply wasn't going to cut the mustard, a call to Telstra was made. Due to the rain, I was guaranteed 'a technician will be available before 7pm in the next 14 days'.

I've had an injury-induced blog break, which got me thinking about other possible genealogy related ailments.

1. Paper cuts - ok, a bit obvious given the number of photocopies we handle.

2. Whiplash - commonly related to the unexpected sighting of a cemetery on a country road. Often occurs during school holidays. 

3. Pinched nerve in the neck - caused by Troving (my new favourite word, courtesy of Amy of Branches, Pollen & Leaves) on a laptop computer in bed.

Recently I was fortunate enough to hear from a cousin I haven't spoken with in ages. He reminded me of this article regarding our ancestor, George Robinson, and his butchers' shop. This snippet is an example of how detailed those local rags can be and I've listed my favourite bits.

Doesn't time fly when you're having fun?

When I first started this adventure one whole year ago, I thought it might be a way to connect with other genies and perhaps attract a cousin or two. Well I certainly achieved the first part, in spades. One of the best aspects of blogging is the community. I've met so many wonderful people, most of them online but also a few in real life, thanks to the Family History Expo.

Lovely Pauleen, of Cassmob, is celebrating her upcoming 3rd blogiversary with a special prize draw. Pop on over and have a look. While you're there, check out her fascinating 'Beyond the Internet' series.
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