Dec

31

Searching for Ancestors in the Aftermath of Culloden

Posted by cameron

December 31, 2006 | 1 Comment

My new years resolution for 2007 is to track my father’s ancestral line back to 1745. That is a very significant date in Scottish history and my personal ancestry. It is the year when Bonnie Prince Charley (Charles Stuart) and his Jacobite rebellion took on the English King’s army led by the Duke of Cumberland. [...]

Dec

29

Retirement Planning – House Plan

Posted by maureen

December 29, 2006 | Leave a Comment

At some point in the decision of where to live when you retire you should ask yourself what do you want in your retirement home. It’s best to start with an open slate and make it your “dream house”. The easiest way to approach it is by assessing your new life style and planning accordingly. [...]

Dec

28

Retirement Planning – Where to Live

Posted by cameron

December 28, 2006 | Leave a Comment

In a previous post I discussed a high level guide for deciding where to retire. It’s purpose was to narrow the search down to an area probably a few counties in size. You can read the major issues here. They are: proximity to your children, the weather, affordability, environment and medical amenities. Following is the [...]

Dec

27

Weight Loss

Posted by maureen

December 27, 2006 | 2 Comments

Top of the list for New Year Resolutions this year, and every year, is to exercise more and to lose weight. I am sure that this applies to baby boomers just as much as any other age group. We all know that carrying extra weight can lead to many health problems Unfortunately, seniors have a [...]

Dec

26

Where to Retire

Posted by cameron

December 26, 2006 | 2 Comments

We have been wrestling with the question of where to retire for a while now. Even though we are five years away from retirement, we must get prepared. This decision is probably one of the most difficult decisions we will ever make, primarily because it doesn’t just affect us. At the same time it can [...]

Dec

25

Christmas Gifts

Posted by maureen

December 25, 2006 | 1 Comment

One of the best parts about working is being able to mix with a diverse group of people and age groups. I am lucky enough to work closely with someone a lot younger who makes everyday so much more fun because she makes me laugh. She is serious about her job though and can outsell [...]

Dec

22

Free Genealogy on the Web

Posted by cameron

December 22, 2006 | 5 Comments

There are many people who don’t like the notion that companies are making money off our ancestors. I couldn’t agree more. Also, what gives Governments the right to ask me to pay for my own family’s records? There is yet another grass roots movement on the web to undermine these corporations and I love it. [...]

Dec

21

Favorite Christmas Song Collections

Posted by maureen

December 21, 2006 | 1 Comment

Christmas music is an important part of family gatherings all over the world and as traditional as the tree and all the trimmings. Most people have one song or carol that says Christmas more than any other. The biggest selling Christmas Song ever is Bing Crosby’s recording of White Christmas, which has sold over 100 [...]

Dec

20

Empty Nest Syndrome — One Man’s View

Posted by cameron

December 20, 2006 | Leave a Comment

There appears to be a category of men that exhibit empty nest syndrome when kids leave home. Some men do, some don’t. Humans span the full spectrum of behavior. I care about my kids and this makes me wonder why I didn’t suffer the syndrome at all. Looking back to the era I came through, [...]

Dec

19

Genealogy — Sometimes You Just Get lucky

Posted by cameron

December 19, 2006 | Leave a Comment

I have said before that you really need to spend time on the more recent ancestors to make your data as solid as possible before moving on. Do not take anything for granted, not even your name. I was on various databases searching for my grandfather. I couldn’t find any trace of him other than [...]

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