Archive for November, 2009

Whatever happened to playing games like Monopoly with the family?

Friday, November 27th, 2009

Do families play these games any more or is everyone too busy in their own room in front of the computer?
Whatever happened to those good old days when families gathered and played a good game?
My family is very much into board games……….and we play a lot of the old ones too with the grandies and [...]

How can I convince my family to play board games with me?

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

My family is very friendly with each other but for some reason they consider board games like Monopoly stupid and a waste of time. But I really love board games and I really want them to play with me. How can I convince them to play with me?
One reason that people hate to play Monopoly [...]

Is there anyone in my area that also enjoys preserving their family memories in various ways?

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Looking for ideas for scrapbooking layouts, digital scrapbooking, tributes to honor loved ones, ways to celebrate everyday life.
Look at this website:
http://twopeasinabucket.kaboose.com/
Their Gallery has lots of examples of ditigal and ‘ paper’ scrapbook pages. You might get some inspiration there. You can also do a search of the Gallery for particular ideas and look at [...]

What opinion do most modern Russians have of the assassinated Russian royal family?

Monday, November 16th, 2009

Czar Nicholas the 2nd and his family were assassinated in 1918- Do Russians today see him and his family as thugs that deserved death, or do they look at the assassination with shame? Someone told me most Russians today despise the memory of the royal family, and feel the assassins were heroes. is this true?
Who [...]

How would a family travel in 1815 from northern New Hampshire to Meigs Co OH?

Friday, November 13th, 2009

What means of transportation would they use? What route might they take? They lived in Grafton, NH and went to Meigs Co OH (that’s on the OH River). How long would the trip probably take?
going south down the Merrimack would be a start then maybe the Mohawk trail through Mass and into New York state.

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"How is your memories of your family up bringing~Happy or Sad"~?

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

Cheers for any answers
Sad. My father was a bipolar, sadistic drunk, and my mother let him abuse us for years…then divorced him to marry another man who abused us for many more years. Yay for childhood memories.

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Songs about family/memories/togetherness?

Monday, November 9th, 2009

Hello. =)
So, I need a few UPBEAT songs about family/memories/togetherness/something along those lines.
Something that a group of people can choreograph and dance to.
Obviously, We Are Family and Our House are two givens. But can you think of anymore upbeat, possibly more modern songs that we can use for this project. Remember what [...]

If you and your family could travel anywhere in the world where would you go and why?

Sunday, November 8th, 2009

Once in a lifetime trip, no expense too great. Where would you go?
Ireland, so they could see exactly where i grew up and get the experience of playing there and being with their grandparents and an old friend of mine that i haven’t seen since i was 10 years old.
My next choice is [...]

Would you travel to see family if you were sick?

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

If plans had been made to see a family member, and you were fighting an illness, would you still go ahead with your travel plans?
Feel free to include an explanation.
Yes. I drove 240 miles whilst suffering from flu to see my family at Christmas. I was hallucinating as I drove. Got there and went straight [...]

What is the best place in the south to visit on vacation?

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

My family and I are thinking of traveling to the southeast region in April - June 2010, What are the best places and why? We are looking for good down home cooking and good family entertainment. Beach? Local history? Local cuisine? What do you like best and why? Not particularly looking [...]