reasonably well known relative.

[jaybelnz]

DavidFT - lighten up ....have a coffee .. Don't be horrified - it's a bit of humour!

[davidft]

DavidFT - lighten up ....have a coffee .. Don't be horrified - it's a bit of humour!

Oh well the jokes on me in that case. 

[clairec666]

I think StevieSteve's tongue was firmly in his cheek there..... but yes, a tweak or two may be necessary

[Greensleeves]

I loved Stevie's 'draft letter' - brilliant,  I am still laughing 

[Jebber]

I loved Stevie's 'draft letter' - brilliant,  I am still laughing 
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I like  a joke as much as anyone and consider I have a broad sense of humour, but I don't think Stevie's 'draft letter' was an appropriate response to a serious post.

Jebber

[Cas (stallc)]

There's always a chance he'll sign up for Who Do You Think You Are.... then all your questions may be answered!

you never know

[rachelralph]

I found Steve's post funny   

It does bring me nicely though onto what exactly I can tell or should tell this person. He is by no means famous but known within his field quite well and has appeared in some famous circles. What I tell him wouldn't ruin his career or anything but its not the greatest story I have to tell.

Hello I don't know you and you might think I'm a weirdo but we're related. Our great great grandfather was rather famous, for thriving all the jewllers in the Knightsbridge London area. Your own great grandfather was also well known for being a thug and a thief., along with his sister my great grandmother who was given to complete meltdowns and hissy fits and at one time stole a load of ration boks and sold them on, leaving her kids hungry?

Not entirely sure he's going to want to hear all I have to say but unfortunately none of what I know of out shared ancestry is any good.

[scotmum]

Not entirely sure he's going to want to hear all I have to say but unfortunately none of what I know of out shared ancestry is any good.

You could always say something along the lines of:

 'Whilst thoroughly enjoying my fascinating hobby of family history research, I very quickly came to the realisation that I would have to accept my ancestors as I found them, warts and all. Being this way open-minded has led me to many interesting discoveries that I may otherwise have never been aware of, and which, good or bad, I have accepted are all threads which go to make up the rich and varied tapestry that is life. In any tapestry, even the less 'good quality' threads or stitches still help complete the whole picture.'

 

[rachelralph]

youve done this before scotsmum