tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034998384799920884.post318371877014535162..comments2024-03-16T13:05:52.650-07:00Comments on A Family Tapestry: Found It!Jacqi Stevenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03471698670217119444noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034998384799920884.post-40726673830019578732013-02-21T21:52:30.462-08:002013-02-21T21:52:30.462-08:00That's something I hadn't thought about, J...That's something I hadn't thought about, Jana. The weather would be quite different. I like to think they were more focused on noticing the blessing of fertile land and long growing seasons...which is what we definitely have in this valley!Jacqi Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03471698670217119444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034998384799920884.post-33607536969486362082013-02-20T17:07:28.018-08:002013-02-20T17:07:28.018-08:00Congrats on your awesome find Jacqi! Moving from ...Congrats on your awesome find Jacqi! Moving from Sweden to Fresno County must have been quite the weather shock for Ellen's parents and family.Jana Iverson Lasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07687969613629975601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034998384799920884.post-58437199423217810102013-02-20T15:36:52.390-08:002013-02-20T15:36:52.390-08:00I've noticed he was having a grand old time......I've noticed he was having a grand old time...until Leona came along and messed with his hat. Some hats, you just don't do that...Jacqi Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03471698670217119444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034998384799920884.post-73878555116325392552013-02-20T03:18:17.453-08:002013-02-20T03:18:17.453-08:00I think Leona's hat owner is yelling "Eur...I think Leona's hat owner is yelling "Eureka" too! Maybe in Swedish.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034998384799920884.post-90243477206845601262013-02-19T16:41:22.759-08:002013-02-19T16:41:22.759-08:00I love all the stuff you are finding, Grant. You r...I love all the stuff you are finding, Grant. You really have a story there!Jacqi Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03471698670217119444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034998384799920884.post-21958197658806877472013-02-19T16:40:52.400-08:002013-02-19T16:40:52.400-08:00Thanks, Shelley. That situation of finding what yo...Thanks, Shelley. That situation of finding what you <b>aren't</b> looking for must be some kind of law. My husband calls it the "Where's My Keys?" Rule. In our household, we've made a lot of unexpected discoveries while looking for those elusive keys...hmmm...someone oughta write a book...Jacqi Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03471698670217119444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034998384799920884.post-2026540352027061822013-02-19T16:38:09.477-08:002013-02-19T16:38:09.477-08:00Thanks, Ellie! I love getting the chance to have a...Thanks, Ellie! I love getting the chance to have a research celebration!Jacqi Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03471698670217119444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034998384799920884.post-74033787830176859882013-02-19T16:37:44.006-08:002013-02-19T16:37:44.006-08:00That's a significant victory, Claudia, conside...That's a significant victory, Claudia, considering how difficult it is to track women from those earlier generations. Congratulations on success after that two year search!Jacqi Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03471698670217119444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034998384799920884.post-61768988263621197472013-02-19T16:36:26.468-08:002013-02-19T16:36:26.468-08:00Good point, Linda. I know that's often what ke...Good point, Linda. I know that's often what keeps me going. And I've been finding quite a bit, now that I unearthed that pesky little detail.Jacqi Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03471698670217119444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034998384799920884.post-73759224203138229472013-02-19T16:35:33.444-08:002013-02-19T16:35:33.444-08:00I guess if the persistence weren't such hard w...I guess if the persistence weren't such hard work, the elation over success wouldn't feel so rewarding!Jacqi Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03471698670217119444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034998384799920884.post-47885784299631032422013-02-19T09:41:36.620-08:002013-02-19T09:41:36.620-08:00Yes those Eureka moments are the bonus we receive ...Yes those Eureka moments are the bonus we receive when we do genealogy. I'm sure my gg grandfather had those moments when he found gold or silver, and I have those moments when I find something about him and can share it in my blog.The Brigham City Forthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15730977120055467249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034998384799920884.post-39321816495915294282013-02-18T20:51:38.986-08:002013-02-18T20:51:38.986-08:00Congrats on your find, Jacqi! Don't you love i...Congrats on your find, Jacqi! Don't you love it when you look for one thing but discover something else? Hope it leads you to even more interesting places!Shelley Bishophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07488453243236670013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034998384799920884.post-14811763542533390672013-02-18T12:05:10.579-08:002013-02-18T12:05:10.579-08:00Yayyyy Congratulations!Yayyyy Congratulations!Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03597553254090967849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034998384799920884.post-4868651521795265002013-02-18T10:59:48.540-08:002013-02-18T10:59:48.540-08:00I love a good find myself. I searched two years ...I love a good find myself. I searched two years to find the maiden name of my husbands great great grandmother.Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02714440790407126206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034998384799920884.post-32424273036751862972013-02-18T10:09:32.093-08:002013-02-18T10:09:32.093-08:00I just love a good find like that - it gives you r...I just love a good find like that - it gives you renewed energy and inspires you to go hunting again. In my experience, once you find something like that, another good discovery isn't far behind.Linda Huesca Tullyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677498238088821264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5034998384799920884.post-29953834399220803822013-02-18T07:52:48.157-08:002013-02-18T07:52:48.157-08:00Good for you! Persistence pays off:)Good for you! Persistence pays off:)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.com