Jamboree 2008

This weekend I had the wonderful opportunity to participate in the Southern California Genealogical Society's Jamboree. It was a three day conference all about genealogy! I had so much fun! Barbara Likovich told me about this event several months ago. I have wanted to attend a conference, but I haven't been able to travel to where they were held. This one was in Burbank and so I was able to participate. I learned so much! I am rejuvenated again and so watch out - here I come! Those road blocks that I hit are coming down! :) There several classes held each day on a variety of subjects. I felt like I learned something in each one. One of my favorite was how to be a 'modern genealogist' without '23' file drawers of paperwork (so typical of anyone doing the work). The presenter shared a very logical way to digitize and store all of the documents in order to have it take up less space. I loved this concept. So, McKay, you will be getting some techy questions coming your way in order to get me started. I have a membership to Ancestry.com and haven't felt I utilize it to the best way I can and so what I learned from one of the presenters was very helpful. One of the classes showed us the top 25 websites to go for information. Wow, this was very exciting. Now I just need to find T-I-M-E to put it all to good use.

Go Dodgers!

Corrine and I were given the Dodger tickets for Friday's game vs. Cleveland Indians. We invited Saucha Bramwell and Stacey Lythgoe to join us. It was SO incredibly hot! I can't remember the last time I felt that way! We were all sweating and dripping wet! We made great timing to Dodger Stadium and we were able to see all of the pregame activities, etc. When they announced the Indians line up they said this was the first time the Indians played at Dodger Stadium. Unfortunately, 'beginner's luck' must have been on their side because the fine score was 4-6! It was 0-4 until the end of the game and it was sure exciting to see them come back and tie the game. In the 10th inning Saito came in to pitch and he couldn't find the strike zone! They scored two runs and we were not able to overcome that! However, we still had a good time! It was a late night. They now start all Friday games at 7:40 pm so with extra innings we didn't leave until 11:40 pm. When I turned at the lights after 1:00 am I knew my alarm would be ringing before I was ready!

PS I am attaching my 'self portrait' for Kate. I knew she would be saying 'why didn't you have any pictures with you for you post' so this one is for you Kate!

Happy 40th Lael!

On Thursday night Corrine and I joined several other friends at Chili's to celebrate the birthday of Lael Wutkee. She turned 40 this year. She thought she would get away with having a 'low key' birthday, but several of us decided that wasn't going to happen. She picked the restaurant (Chili's in Newbury Park) and we had a great time. Rachel helped me get balloons -- "Still Wild at 40". She was embarrassed and appreciative all at the same time.