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KenSE

KenSE Report 10 Mar 2013 08:23

The stickied thread at the top of this board is asking for a vote on the occupation to be the subject of the next theme.

So far only two have voted even though more gave suggestions originally.

Please vote on that thread to give your preference (if you have one).

Researching:
Orly June 1963.

KenSE

KenSE Report 10 Mar 2013 08:33

The candidates are:

Famers
Blacksmiths
Miners
Cab Drivers
Watermen

Researching:
Orly June 1963.

+++DetEcTive+++

+++DetEcTive+++ Report 10 Mar 2013 08:34

Done!

Hadn't realised that GR had posted on the 8th, asking for a vote/straw poll

Researching:
I am NOT an employee of GR, just a paying member. Any advice, guidance or suggestions offered is given in good faith.

AnnCardiff

AnnCardiff Report 10 Mar 2013 12:07

they should update the heading

Researching:
Breakspears of Berkshire and Cardiff, Williams and Harman of Whitchurch, Melingriffith &Tongwynlais,Glamorgan WE HAVE NO CONNECTION DON'T SEND ME MESSAGES

maggiewinchester

maggiewinchester Report 10 Mar 2013 15:12

Bit annoying when one of the candidates, from a genealogical site is just 'Miners'.

I suppose we are meant to presume this means coal miners.

Surely GR should know, one shouldn't presume anything!!

Researching:
A street in Seville

Island

Island Report 10 Mar 2013 15:33

Children Maggie :-\

KenSE

KenSE Report 29 Mar 2013 21:46

So although it wasn't on the shortlist Butchers seem to have won.

Researching:
Orly June 1963.

Mauonthecoast

Mauonthecoast Report 29 Mar 2013 22:05

Have they? :-S I put my vote on but didn't see outcome :-|

Researching:
in my own little world where everybody knows me....

KenSE

KenSE Report 29 Mar 2013 22:15

On the Genes News, the latest entry is a link to a youtube video about the oldest family business, which is a butchers.

Researching:
Orly June 1963.

Mauonthecoast

Mauonthecoast Report 29 Mar 2013 22:45

Thanks Ken I enjoyed watching the clip.
That butcher's shop is like the family butchers where I live,but think it's just 4 generations not back to Henry viii that's a long long way back :-0

Also liked the rural traditions vid. funny :-D

Researching:
in my own little world where everybody knows me....