Poles apart

Monday 31 May 2021 - 2:59 pm
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In 1978 my cousin Barbara married Paul who is half-Polish. Together they had two children with English first names. After that marriage ... [Read on]

Ray of gob

Wednesday 26 May 2021 - 7:52 pm
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This week I shall be ordering the Ancestry DNA kit. Normally priced at £79 - which is cheaper than some providers - there is a limited time ... [Read on]

To be sure to be sure

Tuesday 18 May 2021 - 2:10 am
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Following on from my last post, and having done some mathematical work regarding known DNA match percentages, I have come to the personal ... [Read on]

Dip yer bread

Sunday 16 May 2021 - 4:00 pm
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Years ago, life was a little simpler. As far as I was concerned, My dad Arnold was responsible for bringing five children into this world ... [Read on]

Have a squeeze

Tuesday 4 May 2021 - 6:42 pm
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30 years ago, UK band Squeeze released their ninth album Play. This album marked a turning point in their career. Having been recently ... [Read on]

Talking shop

Monday 3 May 2021 - 8:38 pm


The last time Hannah and I visited a supermarket together was on Boxing Day in 2019. I made a couple of solo visits when permitted last ... [Read on]

You bring the summer

Saturday 1 May 2021 - 11:56 pm
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The summerhouse has been ordered, and we are told it will be delivered on Monday 10 May. This is assuming the supplier is able to supply ... [Read on]