Not Quite a Fossil.. !!..??? But i did *Sail The Ocean Blue* in, them p-a-arts me' der' Arrrgh! ..... Plymouth Hoe .... Anchors Aweigh "Days of Our Lives".. betty ----- Original Message ----- From: <IRHUCKIN@aol.com> To: <ENG-BANBURY-AREA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2004 7:18 AM Subject: Re: [BAN] Helen - admin > Now then. My massus is frum Deb'n so dunt tek the pess! (in my best > Devonian > accent. Were you around in the Devonian period Betty???) > > Ian > > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx >

Port and lemon and Ginger Wine. The only drinks us kids was allowed! A tanner in the pud was enough for a bag of sweets to last for the first week back at school. Visiting my grandparents at the farm, which was a 2½ mile walk. All my cousins there too. Their parents had cars, but my Dad was not allowed to drive because of epilepsy, and Mum didn't take her test until she was 45. An ostrich for lunch (well, a 25-30lb Turkey anyway!!) on the big day of course with fresh veg from the garden and Grans special stuffing that tasted so wonderful, but gave everyone the most awful wind!! Served cold for Tea with pickles and salad with crusty bread spread thick with butter. Trifle for the sweet-toothed amongst us. Then we would play cards or a new game we had in our stocking. That was then. I hope to recreate some of that this year with 19 of my family for Xmas lunch. I don't grow veg, but the rest will be there. The tanner will be 20p and the ostrich will be a 15lb turkey crown. I suspect with my stuffing, the wind will blow as then too!!! Ian

Why do pirates always have West Country accents? Why is abbreviation such a long word? What's another word for Thesaurus? Why do Americans park on a driveway and drive on a parkway? Why is there only one monopolies commission? Closer to Home, why is the swimming bath in Park Rd and the Park in Bath Rd? Where do people in Coventry send their persona no gratis? Pardon my Latin! Why is it that everyone I see taking sugar in tea and coffee is skinny? Ian

WHAT WENT WRONG? Christmas is nothing now older people say, Not like it was in our young days, When pennies were saved from here and there, To provide us with our Christmas fare' Puddings,cakes, and mincemeat made well before, Needing time to mature. Carols and Church for the glory, Of the oft told Christmas story, Our few presents some homemade, Always kept secret till Christmas day, We would wake on that special morn, Long before the light of dawn, To feel a stocking at the foot of the bed, Had santa really been with his sledge. We out grew the legend ithe end, But it was still fun to pretend, Cos it was part of Christmas day, We would not have wanted any other way, Christmas is nothing, dont you agree, Without belief,love and mystery. Rhoda Woodward.

Hi Carole, BUT, and there is *always* one, if one was one of several siblings and that number did not divide equally into the number of days of advent, there was a loud argument about who should get the larger/est number of windows to open! Phil.- At 00:11 08/12/2004, Carole wrote: >Hi Folks.... > >Does anyone have any customs that they followed, or remember as children, in >the lead up to Christmas? > >I remember Advent Calendars....but they had little pictures in, unlike those >around today that have chocolate inside. At least with pictures there were >no fights about who got to eat the chocolate that day! ;o) > >Carole > > >============================== >Find your ancestors in the Birth, Marriage and Death Records. >New content added every business day. Learn more: >http://www.ancestry.com/s13964/rd.ashx

In message <0I8D00D65N6E23@smtp1.clear.net.nz>, Carole <caz@clear.net.nz> writes >Does anyone have any customs that they followed, or remember as children, in >the lead up to Christmas? > Hi Carole, Oh Yes! Magical times they were. Lots of great ceremonies! Watching the making of the Christmas puds and being given a stir and told to make a wish. Watching the mincemeat being made and queuing up for a share of the juice which leaked out of the mincer and was collected in a bowl underneath. Tasty that was. The decorations went up on Christmas Eve, we all helped and we had REAL candles on the tree. Mum would ceremoniously light them when it was all finished and she did this every day throughout the 12 days not leaving it for a second, of course, while they were still lit. She usually timed it so that Dad would see them when he came up the road from work. We still have many of the original tree decorations and they all go on every year, even now. A plate of Mince pies and a bottle of Ginger wine were left on the table for Santa Claus when we went to bed.... in the morning only crumbs were left. Christmas stockings carefully labelled with out names were left out also when we went to bed and in the morning had magically filled with all sorts of things but the most important was the orange, apple and a shiny new penny at the bottom of it. The Church choir came round the district and sang carols in the road. Wish it was still like that. Dorothy -- Dorothy Gibbs (in Hertfordshire UK)

HI gang, On my reading of the Rootsweb information about the list it would apply to anyone who is researching within 20 miles of Oxfordshire, which means that any of my searches 20 miles or nearer to the GLS-OXF border count. I am interested in places like Lechlade, Ciren, etc. Is this correct, please? Is this what is intended? Phil.

Betty, Well, hello, sailor! Phil. At 23:41 07/12/2004, Betty Rhodes wrote: >Not Quite a Fossil.. !!..??? > >But i did *Sail The Ocean Blue* in, them p-a-arts me' der' > Arrrgh! ..... Plymouth Hoe .... Anchors Aweigh >"Days of Our Lives".. > >betty

Len Thanks Heard of blackmail :-) But seriously I am enjoying being with you all, the memories I find poignant, and even though in most cases far from where my family resided, gives me a vivid picture of England in the years of my childhood. Our family used to send food parcels to our English family and I thought , as a child, that it was because they were poor, but of course my later history studies taught me differently. But you my friends have really opened my eyes as to what it was like. Regards Helen -----Original Message----- From: LenDenham@aol.com [mailto:LenDenham@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, 7 December 2004 12:00 p.m. To: ENG-BANBURY-AREA-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [BAN] Helen - admin In a message dated 12/6/04 19:43:16 GMT Standard Time, angela.allen72@btinternet.com writes: Helen Verrall who has been doing a wonderful job for us all is staying with us as co/deputy admin - Yeahhhhhhhhh! :>)) Nah, I didn't twist her arm - she just loves you guys:>) Well that is understandable!! (Great stuff, Helen) Len ============================== Find your ancestors in the Birth, Marriage and Death Records. New content added every business day. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13964/rd.ashx

Can anyone help with a look up for the Marriage of: Thomas HANCOCK & Sarah EMERY or HUNT. This may be a second marriage for both parties. Possibly Chalcomb Daughter Hannah Hancock b Chalcomb abt 1839 Thankyou Heather Hudson --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.806 / Virus Database: 548 - Release Date: 05/12/2004

Now then. My massus is frum Deb'n so dunt tek the pess! (in my best Devonian accent. Were you around in the Devonian period Betty???) Ian

Totally (all most) unrelated to this message....a 'memwah' brought on by Ian's comment about Dorset... Think my first camping experience was in a paddock in Dorset....sure mum (or dad) will correct me when they read this. White tent, green grass....no other tents...and a loooooottttttt of rain??? ttfn Carole -----Original Message----- From: IRHUCKIN@aol.com [mailto:IRHUCKIN@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, 7 December 2004 12:25 p.m. To: ENG-BANBURY-AREA-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [BAN] Helen - admin We are a loveable bunch though. Well, I am anyway!!!! Thanks to Helen for what she has done and Love to Angela XXX. I miss popping around for a chat. Bolody Dorset is a long way away!! All the best to Spence too. Ian ============================== View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find marriage announcements and more. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx

Barbara Meant to add Note on the Web Site I have just sent - states - NFHS Web Site and email addresses have changed. Helen -----Original Message----- From: Adair [mailto:adair@ncf.ca] Sent: Tuesday, 7 December 2004 9:03 a.m. To: ENG-BANBURY-AREA-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [BAN] Assistance Please. Helen: Thanks for trying to help. The address was something like www.nfhs. ????? but I have tried everything to get what I first got and no luck. All the Genuki stuff is fine but it not the particular website I found. The message seems to have been deleted unintentionally or accidentally and I can't find it in the trash or elsewhere. Barbara. ============================== Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx

Barbara Was it this one ? Taken from FFHS Web Site ! www.fugazi.demon.co.uk/index.htm Helen -----Original Message----- From: Adair [mailto:adair@ncf.ca] Sent: Tuesday, 7 December 2004 9:03 a.m. To: ENG-BANBURY-AREA-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [BAN] Assistance Please. Helen: Thanks for trying to help. The address was something like www.nfhs. ????? but I have tried everything to get what I first got and no luck. All the Genuki stuff is fine but it not the particular website I found. The message seems to have been deleted unintentionally or accidentally and I can't find it in the trash or elsewhere. Barbara. ============================== Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx

Thanks Helen, you've been a sweetie....you all run this list together like a well oiled machine. It is still by far the friendliest list I have been on, and tho my research is still on hold, I have remained on list just for the contact. The whole style of list has changed little, if at all, in your absence Angela...but ain't half good to have you back! ;o) Missed ya! Carole No Name BTW The best of Safety-ness and Happiness to all listers and their families and friends, over what is often a very trying time. -----Original Message----- From: angela allen [mailto:angela.allen72@btinternet.com] Sent: Tuesday, 7 December 2004 8:42 a.m. To: ENG-BANBURY-AREA-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [BAN] Helen - admin Hi all, This post is looooong overdue on my part! Helen Verrall who has been doing a wonderful job for us all is staying with us as co/deputy admin - Yeahhhhhhhhh! :>)) Nah, I didn't twist her arm - she just loves you guys:>) Angela:>) admin Banbury

Oooooooooohh it's a lot more exciting than that.. ???? Ttrust-Me.. She's in Loooooong John Silver country.. >>and *NO Ian i wasn't around then !!!!! betty ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carole" <caz@clear.net.nz> To: <ENG-BANBURY-AREA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2004 10:30 AM Subject: RE: [BAN] Helen - admin > Totally (all most) unrelated to this message....a 'memwah' brought on by > Ian's comment about Dorset... > > Think my first camping experience was in a paddock in Dorset....sure mum > (or > dad) will correct me when they read this. White tent, green grass....no > other tents...and a loooooottttttt of rain??? > > ttfn > Carole > > > -----Original Message----- > From: IRHUCKIN@aol.com [mailto:IRHUCKIN@aol.com] > Sent: Tuesday, 7 December 2004 12:25 p.m. > To: ENG-BANBURY-AREA-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [BAN] Helen - admin > > We are a loveable bunch though. Well, I am anyway!!!! > Thanks to Helen for what she has done and Love to Angela XXX. I miss > popping > around for a chat. Bolody Dorset is a long way away!! All the best to > Spence > too. > > Ian > > > ============================== > View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find > marriage announcements and more. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx > > > ============================== > Find your ancestors in the Birth, Marriage and Death Records. > New content added every business day. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13964/rd.ashx >

Hi gang, Have I missed something? Is "our" Helen so old that she feels she has to retire? As the Rev Spooner would have said, "like a well boiled icicle" As always, looking for instances in *your* area of the WITCHELL surname. Phil. At 22:11 06/12/2004, Carole wrote: >Thanks Helen, you've been a sweetie....you all run this list together like a >well oiled machine.

Good news the Queen is not dead long live the Queen(s) Thanks Angela and Helen would be drifting in the ether without you. Barry Marriott barry@archerslawn.co.uk -----Original Message----- From: angela allen [mailto:angela.allen72@btinternet.com] Sent: 06 December 2004 19:42 To: ENG-BANBURY-AREA-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [BAN] Helen - admin Hi all, This post is looooong overdue on my part! Helen Verrall who has been doing a wonderful job for us all is staying with us as co/deputy admin - Yeahhhhhhhhh! :>)) Nah, I didn't twist her arm - she just loves you guys:>) Angela:>) admin Banbury ============================== Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx

The Council offices are housed in 'Bodicote House' - don't know if the building has always been known as this. Yes, maybe futher research required. Between Bodicote & Adderbury is another old farm/manor house known now as 'Cotefield House/Farm' - another research option? Angela:>) admin Banbury > There is a Bodlicote area of Banbury at the present time - I know > nothing about it except that there is an old manor house, now used as > council offices; maybe you need to research its history?

Hi all, This post is looooong overdue on my part! Helen Verrall who has been doing a wonderful job for us all is staying with us as co/deputy admin - Yeahhhhhhhhh! :>)) Nah, I didn't twist her arm - she just loves you guys:>) Angela:>) admin Banbury