Wowsers Wednesday!

Earlier this year I switched from the Windows world to the Mac world.  I must admit quite a change.  Yes, there was a bit of a learning curve, which I think I've managed to handle pretty well.  For those times when I hit bumps I had an awesome son to help me over them. 

When I decided to go from Windows to Mac the biggest change was the genealogy software.  My good friend, Diane has been using Reunion for Mac for quite a while, and her help was just awesome.  Its great knowing I can ask and she's there for me.  I've also joined two great groups on FB for help.  One is Mac Genealogy and the other, which is actually my favorite, is the Reunion Software Users group.  Fabulous Reunion support there.

I figure I am about 80% complete with the cleanup and straighten up of my data after the transfer in off all my information.  I find Reunion to be a bit of a learning curve, but then again, nothing I can't handle. 

I know I've been away for a while from my blogging, but the switch over combined with an office makeover, redoing all my files (remember review review review?) and normal day to day activities, I just figured a break was the thing to do. 

For those who have stuck around thanks!  For the those who just signed on thanks!  

Hoping to get back in the "saddle" and get busy with the blogging again!

Happy researching!

Karen

Organized?

I've been following quite a few posts on The Organized Genealogist on Facebook.  I'm constantly amazed at how organized/disorganized people are.  On the other hand as organized as I try to be I find sometimes no matter how hard I try things here on my desk get out of hand.  Whether its a research tangent or just coming in from a research trip, there always seems to be papers laying about.

I've been using my FlipPal scanner alot to get images off of printer screens, which works great, but then after a while you do have to take care of those as well.  I guess for now I'm just behind.  Hopefully I'll get it under control soon? 

How about you?

Genealogy Connections Are Everywhere!

A few days ago I decided to join a group on Facebook.  It was Technology For Genealogy, a great group, but alot of chatter.  I really had nothing in mind, just checking things out, looking to see if there was anything I needed to read.

As I scroll thru I read names, alot of familiar faces on that board!  Imagine my surprise when I come across someone with the surname Boomershine!  I was totally shocked.  I'd not seen anyone with that surname on ANY board anywhere before.

Being the good genealogist that I am I quickly sent off a note to the person. A bit later she replied!
Long story short, we've been chatting - and yes, I have her husband and his Boomershine family in my computer.  Missing dates and a few maiden names but she's helping me with that!   The other plus, her sister in law married into the Apple family - another of my surnames!  Double win!

See, genealogy connections are everywhere - and I love it when they come about just out of the blue!  So glad to have met you Lorraine!