tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8836357849077200163.comments2024-01-14T14:28:59.336-05:00Genealogy Tours of ScotlandChristine Woodcockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10331745848648738905noreply@blogger.comBlogger349125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8836357849077200163.post-26095460797089122042023-11-08T14:57:30.958-05:002023-11-08T14:57:30.958-05:00Beautiful ChrisBeautiful ChrisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8836357849077200163.post-65443245775246120282023-11-04T13:34:42.744-04:002023-11-04T13:34:42.744-04:00That's fabulous! Thanks so much for sharing.That's fabulous! Thanks so much for sharing. Christine Woodcockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10331745848648738905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8836357849077200163.post-76463268487787952562023-11-04T12:04:42.340-04:002023-11-04T12:04:42.340-04:00The first black phone I remember had no dial. Yo...The first black phone I remember had no dial. You picked up the handset and waited. When a voice on the phone said "Number, please", you'd tell the operator the number you wanted to call. She (I never heard of a male operator) would make the connection and ring that phone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8836357849077200163.post-30605817010506956762023-11-03T09:12:50.766-04:002023-11-03T09:12:50.766-04:00My lord! I can't imagine going through that p...My lord! I can't imagine going through that pain. Too bad they didn't give you gas or something before straightening your leg.<br /><br />Oh, p.s. you sitting with your dad in that first pic is very lady-like of you! 😉Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8836357849077200163.post-10867605424046819932023-11-02T12:50:39.248-04:002023-11-02T12:50:39.248-04:00Wow Wow Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8836357849077200163.post-83664820396753787932023-11-02T12:08:01.095-04:002023-11-02T12:08:01.095-04:00Beautifully written Chris. Your Dad sounded like ...Beautifully written Chris. Your Dad sounded like a wonderful caring father. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8836357849077200163.post-47393889606891639972023-10-29T11:27:04.199-04:002023-10-29T11:27:04.199-04:00Loved this. I wonder if it's against the law ...Loved this. I wonder if it's against the law to clean the dried moss off gravestones. I now we can do it here on the recently departed stones???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8836357849077200163.post-39280186700767584202023-10-29T11:05:17.572-04:002023-10-29T11:05:17.572-04:00Interesting the size of the “lair” was given. Also...Interesting the size of the “lair” was given. Also the regretted and deplored Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8836357849077200163.post-90124413926704667052023-10-28T16:14:11.419-04:002023-10-28T16:14:11.419-04:00What a lovely article! I've just discovered Au...What a lovely article! I've just discovered Auchindrain - my 4th great-grandfather, Dougall MacPhaiden, was born there in 1762, and married a McCallum girl, so I've been immersing myself in the local history. I was just in Scotland a few months ago, and on my next trip, I'll definitely be visiting Auchindrain!Patti Wigingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08241392570238433440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8836357849077200163.post-3453343036087550992023-10-26T21:49:21.147-04:002023-10-26T21:49:21.147-04:00There's the remarkable statue of Abraham Linco...There's the remarkable statue of Abraham Lincoln there, too. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8836357849077200163.post-92140902332419439312023-10-21T23:03:04.973-04:002023-10-21T23:03:04.973-04:00wonderful background on that song, it has always b...wonderful background on that song, it has always been a favourite of mine and now even more soAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8836357849077200163.post-14060926800933990112023-10-20T10:24:28.208-04:002023-10-20T10:24:28.208-04:00I love the Scots kirk yards.If i may can i see the...I love the Scots kirk yards.If i may can i see the kirks in Argyll? Im an McEwen living in the U.S.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8836357849077200163.post-14201305604148687842023-10-20T06:35:14.338-04:002023-10-20T06:35:14.338-04:00My dad's ashes were sent back to Aberdeen and ...My dad's ashes were sent back to Aberdeen and he was buried with his mum and dad I've never been as I live in Australia 🦘🦘Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8836357849077200163.post-28824840697456600082023-10-19T22:29:26.486-04:002023-10-19T22:29:26.486-04:00My tour guide in Scotland said he'd never had ...My tour guide in Scotland said he'd never had such excited clients when it came to the several cemeteries we explored. Unfortunately our trip to Inishiel seeking my McArthur ancestors was canceled due to weather concerns. Thank you for posting these wonderful pictures.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8836357849077200163.post-40756415208607440652023-10-12T11:24:40.751-04:002023-10-12T11:24:40.751-04:00Fascinating!!! Fascinating!!! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8836357849077200163.post-64019481982322713762023-10-03T08:33:53.280-04:002023-10-03T08:33:53.280-04:00I don't believe they passed away. I think he l...I don't believe they passed away. I think he left them behind when he passed awayChristine Woodcockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10331745848648738905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8836357849077200163.post-89655518344521398492023-10-03T07:56:45.571-04:002023-10-03T07:56:45.571-04:00Loved looking at the last grave. It would be inte...Loved looking at the last grave. It would be interesting to know how the children passed awayKelleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8836357849077200163.post-91907348480390558212023-04-27T13:00:34.371-04:002023-04-27T13:00:34.371-04:00I could wander among the cemeteries all day long!!...I could wander among the cemeteries all day long!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8836357849077200163.post-62004756617360232172022-09-25T11:24:13.638-04:002022-09-25T11:24:13.638-04:00Chris, it looks like you had an amazing day!!
Kel...Chris, it looks like you had an amazing day!! <br />KelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8836357849077200163.post-29336962396968797162022-09-09T11:51:47.608-04:002022-09-09T11:51:47.608-04:00Thanks for all of the info. One of my ancestors t...Thanks for all of the info. One of my ancestors that I don't have much info about is from that area. Maybe I will find something about him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8836357849077200163.post-2968286325749054842022-09-08T18:24:07.125-04:002022-09-08T18:24:07.125-04:00Wonderful pics and description of history makes it...Wonderful pics and description of history makes it such an interesting read!Anne R.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8836357849077200163.post-67787266388591677892022-09-07T19:41:53.892-04:002022-09-07T19:41:53.892-04:00I came home with a limp. My arthritic knee does no...I came home with a limp. My arthritic knee does not like Scotland. The same think happened last time !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8836357849077200163.post-30593525712173724812022-09-07T09:27:46.638-04:002022-09-07T09:27:46.638-04:00That someone who bought you 5 beers c’est moi! Gla...That someone who bought you 5 beers c’est moi! Glad you’re going to help me tear down my brick wall! Love, brother GregAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8836357849077200163.post-57722878406370914882022-09-05T13:08:51.731-04:002022-09-05T13:08:51.731-04:00I wish I was there!
Weather here is cool and damp....I wish I was there!<br />Weather here is cool and damp. <br />Enjoy your time away!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8836357849077200163.post-42454148766136089172022-09-05T10:43:42.344-04:002022-09-05T10:43:42.344-04:00Best wishes on your journey, Christine! I am peagr...Best wishes on your journey, Christine! I am peagreen with envy because I planned to make the journey to Scotland before the pandemic as well. So I hope you have safe travels and enjoy everything available and raise a glass for me! Marlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06306772699976181688noreply@blogger.com