First Blog

I decided that I would start a blog to help everyone keep tabs on what I'm doing, the research going on for the Durnfords and all the other families that I'm researching. The reasoning behind this is I thought it would be helpful for everyone to see what is new on the site. Problems, issues, breakthroughs, whatever.

Here are some of my issues:

1. I'm having a hard time keeping the website updated. Not so much the data but there's just no easy way to upload the images. I have to manually connect them. And, the site gets messed up if I connect two exact people because it goes by the ID number. I'm still trying to figure out what I should do. I wish there was some way to show the Ancestry tree to the general public. About the only thing I can do right now is to keep the data on the website and if anyone wants to see images or documents to email me and I'll send you an invite to the Ancestry.com site. Or, someone volunteer to help with the site. 
2. I need to retire. Then I could keep up with all the emails I receive! If you've sent me anything, be patient, I'm plugging away as fast as I can. Sometime after working all day as a graphic designer I just don't want to look at a computer. But, the good news is that I finally got a nice new —fast— computer that didn't shut down on a whim, so doing research and checking emails has become a joy again. So I am catching up. 
3. Uncle Who? When you send info, send all you have and use full names. I don't know who Uncle Joe is. And show your tree all the way down to you! I have so many inputs that end at great granny. It helps me remember who contacted me and what you need. 
4. I am terrible with names & my memory isn't all that great. So forgive the multiple emails where I've asked if I've contacted you before or I can't remember what branch you belong to. I've been like that all my life. 
5. I was a enthusiastic but naive genealogist when I started. Back in the day I didn't reference well. I'm slowly fixing all the errors and typos. So if you see something that needs repairing let me know. 

Here's what I plan to do with this blog: 

1. I want to make it easier for everyone to know what's new and what I'm working on. Think of it as an extension of the newsgroup. I plan on updating everyone on what branches I'm working on and what discoveries I've made. I may even throw in an image or two. 
2. I also want guest bloggers. So if you want to write about the research you're doing or tell a story about someone in your family contact me and I'll put it on the blog. I want this to be our blog not just my ramblings. 

Well that's about it for my first blog. I look forward you your feedback and interests.