Well, my gowns and gloves are packed, and I'm ready to go. This morning, I'm off to Washington, DC, for the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)'s 118th Continental Congress. It's kind of like the Super Bowl of lineage society events, if you know what I mean.
You can read about my trip last year here.
I decided to spend a few extra days there in order to do some genealogical research at the DAR Library, and possibly the National Archives, something I usually don't have time to do. Am I more prepared than I was last year? Not really. I guess I'm just going to have to wing it (I know, I know: where's my research plan, right?).
Even if I'm genealogically disappointed, I'm looking forward to seeing old friends, meeting new ones, and having an exciting week. As a stay-at-home mom, I don't get to play dress-up (for real) very often.
I'll be Tweeting using the hashtag #darcc09, so you can follow the fun, if you like. I encourage anyone else attending to also use this hashtag so we can keep up with each other!
And to DAR Geneabloggers: how many of you be there, too? I know of at least 2 of you, so let's plan a GB meet-up! Leave me a comment or send me an email with suggestions for when/where we should meet. My suggestion is either before Opening Night, when we're all gussied up in our glittery finest, or at the National Defense Luncheon, or _____??? This is an extremely busy week for everyone, so let me know what works for you.
Safe trip to everyone heading to DC this week!
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Elizabeth Goes to Washington
Copyright © by Elizabeth O'Neal
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Celebrating Independence Day
On this anniversary of America's Independence, our family would like to wish a safe and happy 4th of July to all of our readers.
Our family's (known) Revolutionary War patriot ancestors:
- Burwell Blanton (NC)
- Simon Herring (NC)
- William Hughes (VA)
- Isham Lane (NC)
- Henricus Stonecypher (NC)
- Leroy Taylor (NC)
- William Underhill (NC)
Copyright © by Elizabeth O'Neal
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
JAMSTOCK '09: Exclusive Video of the Geneablogger Dinner
BURBANK - Little Bytes of Life has obtained this exclusive video of the Geneablogger Dinner from an anonymous source.
It is not known who the anonymous source is, as the source is completely anonymous. And wants to stay that way.
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DISCLAIMER: I believe that this one speaks for itself. Please, nobody hate me.
Copyright © by Elizabeth O'Neal
JAMSTOCK '09: Massive Recycling Effort Underway at the Burbank Marriott
BURBANK - It was noted Saturday evening at the Geneablogger Dinner that the Daily Grill restaurant at the Burbank Airport Marriott serves extremely large portions of broccoli with their steak dinners.
Many of the Geneabloggers did not eat their broccoli, and several were reportedly seen trying to give theirs away to frightened restaurant customers.
So, what happens to all the uneaten broccoli at the Burbank Marriott?
This reporter has discovered a disturbing similarity between the large broccoli florets and the table decorations in the East Tower hallway.
Close-up view of table decorations.
It is not known for certain whether these ornaments are indeed made of uneaten broccoli. If they are, the Burbank Marriott is to be commended for their tremendous recycling efforts. Unfortunately, their taste in table decorations remains questionable.
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DISCLAIMER: Well? You be the judge. Looks like it to me!
Copyright © by Elizabeth O'Neal
Monday, June 29, 2009
JAMSTOCK '09: What REALLY Happened at the Geneablogger Dinner
BURBANK - More than 30 Geneabloggers mobbed the VIP room at the Daily Grill restaurant on Saturday evening. Several non-blogging restaurant patrons were seen running out the door as the Geneabloggers converged.
Some of the contraband items confiscated from the bloggers. It is not known what purpose these items served, as none of the bloggers would tell. One blogger reportedly told a non-blogger that "if she was meant to know, she would have them." Several bloggers were seen wearing a black ribbon with the words, "Rock Star." It is assumed that these are some sort of blogger gang "colors," which will be banned at future blogger gatherings.
Many bloggers were seen periodically checking their iPhones, presumably to find out of other bloggers were writing or Tweeting about them. Pictured here is Dick Eastman's phone showing a photo of the license plate on one of his cars.
Many paparazzi were in attendance at this event, hoping to catch photos of their favorite bloggers. It is not known who Randy Seaver is attempting to photograph in this picture.
Several Geneabloggers were seen engaging in a genealogy drinking game. The rules reportedly required each player to draw his/her family tree while doing a shot of his/her choice between each generation.
Steve Danko was seen cheating by looking up his family tree on his iPhone. He was not disqualified, since no one said he couldn't do that.
Steve's tree was impressive when completed, and he later received the award for neatness. It was assumed that his Polish surnames were spelled correctly since no one wanted to check.
Drew Smith completed his tree back to Y-Adam. No DNA test was conducted for verification.
Sheri Fenley was the undisputed winner, as she was the only person who could draw her tree from memory and remain standing after the game. Sheri is pictured here tearing her tree out of the paper tablecloth.
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DISCLAIMER: There were no genealogy drinking games going on at the Geneablogger dinner. That's my story, and I'm sticking to it.Copyright © by Elizabeth O'Neal
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