tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362928473675673867.post1131807065677046093..comments2023-12-28T11:14:39.853+10:00Comments on GenieQ: B is for a Better Life and Bucasia #AtoZChallenge2016Helen Connorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00838721062402887789noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362928473675673867.post-47858334424299361312016-04-05T09:55:32.490+10:002016-04-05T09:55:32.490+10:00My ancestors all made the journey by sea to New So...My ancestors all made the journey by sea to New South Wales in the 19th century. I am so grateful that they set out in search of a better life (although my ten convicts had no choice in the matter). GeniAushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09074874999181040071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362928473675673867.post-5625188321090759152016-04-03T21:23:04.802+10:002016-04-03T21:23:04.802+10:00I totally related to this post as I have often tho...I totally related to this post as I have often thought about how lucky we are that our ancestors made the courageous decision to travel here!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362928473675673867.post-89474570329447015802016-04-03T13:58:06.717+10:002016-04-03T13:58:06.717+10:00Thanks wendy, yest those ships must have been trul...Thanks wendy, yest those ships must have been truly terrible Helen Connorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00838721062402887789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362928473675673867.post-75711783747233300912016-04-03T13:57:16.576+10:002016-04-03T13:57:16.576+10:00I hope you have success Mary as well - sometimes t...I hope you have success Mary as well - sometimes they are just so elusive aren't theyHelen Connorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00838721062402887789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362928473675673867.post-11188100201543681892016-04-03T13:56:22.693+10:002016-04-03T13:56:22.693+10:00Stay tuned Alex and hopefully you will find more t...Stay tuned Alex and hopefully you will find more to enjoy!Helen Connorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00838721062402887789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362928473675673867.post-14434588496889432472016-04-03T13:55:32.560+10:002016-04-03T13:55:32.560+10:00Thanks Sheri and Doreen - yes i often wish my gran...Thanks Sheri and Doreen - yes i often wish my grandmother waas still here with me - but I am sure she is watching me and enjoying the stories of her familyHelen Connorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00838721062402887789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362928473675673867.post-61107473270422786502016-04-03T13:24:02.027+10:002016-04-03T13:24:02.027+10:00I wish I had asked my parents and grandparents mor...I wish I had asked my parents and grandparents more than I did. I even knew my great grandmother who lived to be 104. I did listen to her and talk to her, but there are so many more things I could've learned and somewhat regret not asking about.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362928473675673867.post-59272696898157032362016-04-03T11:41:13.493+10:002016-04-03T11:41:13.493+10:00The death of my father last year sparked an intere...The death of my father last year sparked an interest in my ancestors. I didn't realize how much I didn't know until he was gone.<br />Good luck with the challenge!Doreen McGettiganhttp://www.doreenmcgettigan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362928473675673867.post-4114254315208662692016-04-03T09:25:24.080+10:002016-04-03T09:25:24.080+10:00Well there you are...now I know where Bucasia is a...Well there you are...now I know where Bucasia is and why it is called Bucasia. Thank you :)Alex Dawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05083753053051713061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362928473675673867.post-5857322253104933922016-04-03T04:31:00.483+10:002016-04-03T04:31:00.483+10:00I love the way you've taken a few facts and wo...I love the way you've taken a few facts and woven a story about your Irish ancestors. I've just started researching my Irishmen that went to Australia and New Zealand and hope I have as much success as you have had.treetrackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16155087261495749195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362928473675673867.post-77586611455497868502016-04-03T03:29:03.695+10:002016-04-03T03:29:03.695+10:00I wonder too about those trips by ship years and c...I wonder too about those trips by ship years and centuries ago. No refrigeration. No central air conditioning or heat. And to leave family behind never to see them again must have made for a very emotional and stressful experience. <br />Wendy <br /><a href="%E2%80%9Djollettetc.blogspot.com%E2%80%9D" rel="nofollow">Jollett Etc.</a><br />Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362928473675673867.post-52701097538418047432016-04-03T02:11:58.353+10:002016-04-03T02:11:58.353+10:00What a journey that must have been, I can only ima...What a journey that must have been, I can only imagine!! We sure have to give props for courage to our migrating ancestors. <br /><a href="http://genealogychallenges.blogspot.ca/" rel="nofollow">My Genealogy Challenges</a>Dianne Nolinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03797088253825763863noreply@blogger.com