Genealogy Chat

If you plan a trip I'm in!
Always did like to gatecrash a party ...
Jan

Let's go anyway Jan. Strange how age hits you. Twenty years ago I was more self-conscious but still able to go be alone in the library once I knew what I was doing. Now I couldn't give a stuff what people think of me anymore but my courage at going places alone has gone.

Could we set up a date in May?

Are you up for this Zena?

xJ

Suits me fine. Thanks! I work shifts - but very few! - so should have no problem.
Are you aware archives are closed Mon & Tues at the moment, in preparation for new library next year?
Jan

Not up to date with anything about the library. I couldn't even tell you the progress or not over the new library. I can fit in with your shifts but Thursdays are out as Al plays for Stratford Town Girls and we head down there for training on Thursday evenings. Does the library do a late opening at all on Fridays? You can tell it's been years.x

you have been very kind
i have loads to work on now
most of my lot come from the same area so i have googled the area and have printed off pictures of some of the houses left standing that they lived in
as you say its a pity that the planners had to tear down the old places i checked on one place and its now a multi storey car park
i work in a school as cook so only have school hols to do days out but will keep you in mind for a visit to the libary(is it open now after the rebuild)
will be back in touch if i get stuck
zena <3

I can do school holidays Zena. If Jan can't then we can have different meet-ups.

xJ

ok
jan has also helped me before she has a wide knowledge of brum as well
zena x

Do I? Blimey, not sure I can live up to that!
School hols are fine for me. I only work 15 hours a week as I am semi-retired and my son is nearly 18! So pretty flexible.
The old library is still fully functional Weds-Fri it's just that they need some days without the public around for sorting, clearing etc.
Opening times are 10-6 on all the days we would be going - shorter than before for the same reason.
Next school hols are a little way off but I guess that doesn't matter does it! If my calculations are correct we are looking at Weds 6th or Fri 8th June.
How does that sound?
Jan

will have to let you know nearer to the time if thats ok best wishes
zena :-D

You're right Zena - just checking if I have the right week for 1/2 term! Jillian needs to confirm this is OK for her.
I'll try to be off both those days so, as you say, we can check back a bit nearer the time.
Looking forward to it.
Jan