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General => The Common Room => The Lighter Side => Topic started by: jillruss on Tuesday 13 November 07 15:32 GMT (UK)
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Here we go again - what would I like for Christmas?
I've been asked a couple of times already this week and my mind just goes blank! (Actually, it does that a lot - but that's another story!! ;))
So, can anyone recommend anything family history based? A book or a DVD - not a software prog - I got that last Christmas!! :-[
Jill
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Courtesy of photo restoration I got an old photo of my great grandmother cleaned and coloured and am having it framed for my aunt that was named afetr her.
Have you got a favourite photto someone could get framed up for you?
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please Father Christmas..I have been really good ;D
A bit more expensive this year ....no wall paper please
I just need a puter program to put all my data on ...
as the wall paper......is not working now....
as the walls are becoming too short and not high enough
Steve
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A relative of mine who is searching his family tree asked everyone to contribute to some certificates he needed one year, we have also in the past brought him printing paper, clear sleeves for his files, folders and also photo printing paper. All of which was used in no time but was very gratefully received.
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What about a book.
I own books about the local area from which my ancestors lived
i.e. Wyresdale, Ribble Valley.
I find that you get more of a feel for your ancestors rather than
just names and dates.
Anyone know of a good book of Dudley Worcestershire?
Jinks
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A disc wallet is a good one, somewhere to put all that stored data, perhaps even a pack of discs to go with it ;D
both a reasonable price so you won't feel like you are being too cheeky.
Acid free storage containers/sleeves etc. is another thought
Margaret
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what about one of the following
i) Subscription to a family history magazine
ii) Subscription to an on-line site or vouchers for credits on-line
iii) Who do you think you are books or DVDs
iv) Transcription CDs or booklets for regions relating to your research - local FHS usually has a selection
Just a few thoughts - i'm getting asked the same question. I've managed a list of what I don't want though!!!
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After a few more days of this thread, I am going to print it all up, highlight the goodies I want and leave it for all to see ;D ;D ;D
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ask for certificates thats what i am asking for!
(and Russell Brands booky wooky)
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Hey, 4kni, welcome to Rootschat,
but .... how can you be 0 posts if you have just posted ???
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me being a nuisance again ..
Just had my daughters' young friends call in, one lass had a t-shirt that said
" Dear Santa, define .....good" :o
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I don't think posts on The Lighter Side count.
I've asked for a laminating machine, which one of my sons is getting for me. I'm going to laminate all the certificates I have.
Liz
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Hey, 4kni, welcome to Rootschat,
but .... how can you be 0 posts if you have just posted ???
Noticed after this that no-ones number of posts is increasing.
Modified - Sorry Liz, just saw your comment about Lighter Side - You're correct of course. I hadn't posted on anything else.
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Of course, Liz, must have been away with the fairies again ::)
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Jinks, try http://www.francisfrith.com/ for a book on Dudley :)
Sue
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If only the GRO sold vouchers. ::) That would cover my next Birthdays and Christmases for years.
Paul
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SueTeakle
Thanks for info on the Dudley Book
I have some Francis Firth of towns in Lancashire, had not
thought of them ::)
Jinks
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I've asked for a laminating machine, which one of my sons is getting for me. I'm going to laminate all the certificates I have.
Brilliant idea :o BUT I have 100s [it seems] of certificates [they fill a lever arch file] - could prove costly?
Would laminating preserve the handwriting and stop the ink fading?
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i just got those plastic sleeves and put them in there, it certainly keeps them in better condition than loose.
if you laminate them you could use them as place mats!
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Bitty
I have 100s too, so I hope they will be protected for many years to come.
Toni - I wonder if they would melt if you used them as place mats, otherwise I like that idea.
I've also got old letters, which are as much about the country's history as my own. For instance there is one sent to my father when he was away in WWII from a friend who was left at home and it details the bombing in Manchester. What I intend to do with the letters is to type them out and laminate both the originals and my typed copies.
Lizzie
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depends on how hot the hting was you placed on it but i don't think they would melt if it was a normal plate.
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I am trying out an idea I heard of recently to laminate a bit of christmas paper with a picture in the centre to use as mats for any guests coming to visit over the festive season e.g. one of the person as a child or a well remembered mad moment, hair style or fashion. But if you did it with copies of really old family pics it could make a nice present or a game of guess the relative. Evelina
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Yes the laminations seem to stand up well as place mats.
We had a party a few years ago and arranged to get toddler pictures of our guests, without them knowing, ie mothers, sisters etc.
It caused surprise, amusement and a talking point as they found they place at the table.
Iris
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may I voice a word of caution for anyone thinking of getting a laminator to preserve photos. Make sure you get one with hot and cold settings, as some of the hot only laminators can get too hot for photos. I have in the past damaged photos in a hot laminator, thankfully they were not ones that meant a lot to the family, I now preserve anything important on a cold setting just in case. I also place a piece of white photocopying paper behind the item to help strengthen the finished item.
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Welcome to Rootschat 4kni.
Thanks for the tips on using a laminator. I've never used one, so my son who is buying one for me is going to give me a lesson if I need it. I do have lots of photos and certificates etc. I want to laminate, but I thought I'd practice with things I can replace, such as photos which are on the computer.
Lizzie