I love youse all

After one of his career triumphs Australian World Champion Boxer Jeff Fenech uttered the immortal words "I love youse all".

I am borrowing Jeff's phrase and sending it out to all those genimates who supported me in my crazy Sunday GeneaGala Day of Google Hangouts on Air. I had the most awesome time and thank all of you for being there with me.

There is not way I would have made the Finish Line without the support of my genimates DearMYRTLE and Cousin Russ who are Hangout on Air experts. Thank you for staying with me and providing moral and technical support during the wee hours (in your timezone). Your generosity knows no bounds. How can I ever thank you?

I don't know how many took part in the Hangouts but I was most grateful that I wasn't left alone on air at any time. Thanks to those who added to the conversations by posting comments in the chat areas of the events. What I found confirming was that I could see that right through the twelve hours we had people watching us on Youtube. Each and every one of you made a contribution to the day,

We all did our bit to support National Family History Month downunder.

If you wish to see the Hangouts you can view them via the GeniAus Community on Google+ (you need to join) or on my Youtube Channel.

GeneaGala Ready and Waiting

If you don't want to be bothered logging in and getting set up with headphones, Microphone etc but would like to view one of the GeneaGala Hangouts today there is a simple way for you to do so.

Just point your browser to my Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/bibliaugrapher/feed and click on the link to the Hangout that would be in progress at whatever time of day it is currently.

GAGs - GeniAus' Gems - 28 August 2015

I'm fearful of looking in my GAGs folder on Evernote because I know that I have saved so many posts to consider for this week's GeniAus' Gems post. While Mr GeniAus is watching the football I'll review, select and prepare my post for publishing tomorrow.

My selections are:

1. I learnt about a Welsh resource from Karen Ball in the US.
http://ballbureau.blogspot.com.au/2015/08/welsh-newspapers-online-my-new-happy.html

2. Sue suggests how we should ask questions
http://worldwidegenealogy.blogspot.com.au/2015/08/with-little-help-from-friends-and.html

3.  An Aussie post from The National Archives in the UK
http://blog.nationalarchives.gov.uk/blog/first-world-wars-forgotten-women-anzac-girl/

4. Carmel writes about National Family History Month (read right to the end of her post)
http://librarycurrants.blogspot.com.au/2015/08/the-road-rises-up.html

5. Because I learnt about Sister Kenny when I was at school I was pleased to see this post
http://northqueenslandhistory.blogspot.com.au/2015/08/sister-kenny-honoured-in-townsville.html

6. Pauleen wrote a guest post that I only just found
http://one-place-studies.org/a-one-place-study-serendipity-or-strategy/

7. I can't imagine how this mother felt
http://blogs.slq.qld.gov.au/ww1/2015/08/27/five-loyal-sons/

8. A touching verse from Chris
http://thebackfenceofgenealogy-crissouli.blogspot.com.au/2015/08/just-one-more-time.html

9. Merron sparks a youngster's interest in family history
http://westerndistrictfamilies.com/2015/08/10/james-and-the-bushranger/

10. A youngster in Queensland is hooked
http://gsqld.blogspot.com.au/2015/08/treasures-in-trove-august-2015.html

11. Kudos to these volunteers
http://statelibrarynsw-familyhistory.tumblr.com/post/127510695927/biographical-database-of-australia-bda

12. A group in Western Australia is quietly working on a new project
http://www.outbackfamilyhistoryblog.com/2015/08/26/the-men-of-the-lake-view-and-star-project/

And because I can make it a baker's dozen here's a report on the Genealogy Clinic held at my FHG last week for National Family History Month.
https://hornsbysfhg.wordpress.com/2015/08/24/genealogy-clinic-2/

We stayed in the Green Room

In a new experience for me tonight I demonstrated to a group at The Botany Bay Family History Society how Google Hangouts on Air work. I connected with Heather Clarey and members in the Society rooms in Sydney's far south from my kitchen in Sydney's far north.

Heather, who worked from her laptop, had set up a big screen so that the members could see us hang out. I had anticipated that we would Hangout on Air but, so that we speak candidly, I didn't press the record button and we stayed in The Green Room. We did not go  "Live On Air" and have the session recorded to Youtube as it was better for the newbies that we kept our conversation private. Apologies to those in the GeniAus community who were prepared to join in and say G'day to Botany Bay.

GeniAus hanging out with the genies from Botany Bay tonight

I really enjoyed the experience. Heather moved the camera around a bit so I could see the audience and some brave souls commented and asked a question. It was probably good that my image was grainy on the big screen.

Thanks to Heather and The Botany Bay Family History Society for giving me an opportunity to pay a virtual visit to their rooms to chat about Hangouts on Air. 'Twas a great learning experience for me too.