Original Fence

This is the fence that surrounds the Abington Parish Church where G. Washington attended church along with my gggggrandfather. The fact that my ancestors attended church on this very spot, walked through this gate in this very fence is wonderful to me, but to make it really impressive to others, I throw in the part about Washington! ; ) True story though. Now I need to figure out how to resize these pictures, and "wrap-around" text!

A huge thank you to Becky for instructions for this!

"Gloss-ter" County, Virginia 1653

I am doing this particular blog only as a test. Thanks to Becky, I may be able to figure some of this out. Funny, a few years ago I was the one everyone came to for help with computers. And now I have been away from it for so long, I about have to have someone turn the durn things on for me! Back in the “old days”, if some program was needed, no problem, I used DOS and did my own. Now I don’t think I can even get to DOS! (Do we even use DOS anymore??!)

The picture I am also attempting to send is the church in Gloucester, Virginia that my GGGG Grandfather (? Not sure of how many G’s) attended church with George Washington. The first church actually burnt and this was its replacement, where the bench is located in front is where the original church stood. But the fence and graveyard on the other side are original and I treasure this. I treasured my time there also. I feel I walked where my ancestors walked and they knew I was there.

Until then!

This is on Becky's Blog, I borrowed it from her, think it's neat! Thanks Becky! We could add some of our own questions to this!


99 Things Meme
Things you’ve already done: bold
Things you want to do: italicize
Things you haven’t done and don’t want to - leave in plain font

1. Started your own blog.
2. Slept under the stars.
3. Played in a band.
4. Visited Hawaii.
5. Watched a meteor shower.
6. Given more than you can afford to charity.
7. Been to Disneyland/world.
8. Climbed a mountain.
9. Held a praying mantis.
10. Sang a solo.
11. Bungee jumped.
12. Visited Paris.
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea.
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch.
15. Adopted a child.
16. Had food poisoning.
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty.
18. Grown your own vegetables.
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France.
20. Slept on an overnight train.
21. Had a pillow fight.
22. Hitch hiked.
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill.
24. Built a snow fort.
25. Held a lamb.
26. Gone skinny dipping.
27. Run a marathon.
28. Ridden a gondola in Venice. (Does Las Vegas count??!)
29. Seen a total eclipse.
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset.
31. Hit a home run.
32. Been on a cruise.
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person.
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors.
35. Seen an Amish community.
36. Taught yourself a new language.
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied.
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person.
39. Gone rock climbing.
40. Seen Michelangelo's David in person.
41. Sung Karaoke.
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt.
43. Bought a stranger a meal in a restaurant.
44. Visited Africa.
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight.
46. Been transported in an ambulance.
47. Had your portrait painted.
48. Gone deep sea fishing.
49. Seen the Sistine chapel in person.
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkelling.
52. Kissed in the rain.
53. Played in the mud.
54. Gone to a drive-in theatre.
55. Been in a movie.
56. Visited the Great Wall of China.
57. Started a business.
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia.
60. Served at a soup kitchen.
61. Sold Girl Scout cookies.
62. Gone whale watching.
63. Gotten flowers for no reason.
64. Donated blood.
65. Gone sky diving.
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp.
67. Bounced a cheque.
68. Flown in a helicopter.
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy.
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial.
71. Eaten Caviar.
72. Pieced a quilt.
73. Stood in Times Square.
74. Toured the Everglades.
75. Been fired from a job.
76. Seen the Changing of the Guard in London.
77. Broken a bone.
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle.
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person.
80. Published a book.
81. Visited the Vatican.
82. Bought a brand new car.
83. Walked in Jerusalem.
84. Had your picture in the newspaper.
85. Read the entire Bible.
86. Visited the White House.
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating.
88. Had chickenpox.
89. Saved someone’s life.
90. Sat on a jury.
91. Met someone famous.
92. Joined a book club.
93. Lost a loved one.
94. Had a baby.
95. Seen the Alamo in person.
96. Swum in the Great Salt Lake.
97. Been involved in a law suit.
98. Owned a cell phone.
99. Been stung by a bee.

2009

A new year is here, I really should "blog" something I guess. I find I have so little time for this, so few hours to just sit here and write. Went out and took a few pictures today then this evening I have been out shooting the moon since it's the biggest full Moon of 2009. It's a 'perigee Moon' as much as 30% brighter than lesser Moons we'll see in the months ahead.



I love space, the moon, the stars, the planets. I wish I could just fly around out there and really look at things. I would love to belong to a "Star Club" or even better, have my own deep space telescope. One of my most wonderful memories is attending a "Star Party" and looking through many scopes - all night long! The best though was the deep space. All those pictures you see in books, and was taught in school - that is just how they look. All those beautiful colors, and designs. When we were in Del Norte this summer, I found out they have a very active club with a good observatory. A small town like that - but at one time they had one of the biggest scopes in the state, in a large observatory. So that interest has been in that little town for many many years.

I just realized that when a comment is made, unless I look for it, I don't see it. Still trying to figure this program out. As I looked back over the few I have done, I am wondering where and when I get to see "Ego Trip" or "It's all about ME"??! Think both titles are so good! I asked Tom is he would like to "blog" and he said: No. Knew that answer! I love Becky's, what a lady she is. I honor her and respect her for all the genealogy work she does and all the knowledge she has and more than willing to share. And Trenya, I wish she had more time to write, what gifted ladies we have in our ward!

Until next time.