I don't think I've done any really family history research since last year. It's been on my mind a lot, but many things have kept me away from research. Things like:
- The birth of my son!
- The stupid illness (ME)
- Having my wife and son at home for the first 12 months
- Getting ready to move house
- Moving house!
- Other interests, such as photography (which has taken up a lot of my free time)
However, my son has started nursery and my wife has gone back to work. We finally moved home 11 days ago and things in general are starting to settle down.
I have so much scanning to do, it's unbelievable. This is because I found a big collection of photographs and newspaper clippings at my mum's house, which I've had for about a year now and not even looked at since I first found it. Also, my father-in-law gave my wife a suitcase full of photographs and various records. So, I think the scanning will be a big priority - and the cropping that comes after it.
I was lucky that someone in my extended family has access to the 1939 register. But unlucky that I only had 2 grandparents that lived in England and only 1 was on the register! I need to add the information to my family tree as it provides data not just on my grandmother, but some of her siblings, her father, and his second wife.
So, I have 2 main tasks. I know what I need to do. Now all I need is the motivation to do it!