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Fi aka Wheelie Spice
03-09-10, 03:19
There is this other popular site that i belong to but have not been to for ages, however i cant remember its name. Please let me know which ones you belong to and you will help jog my memory. I do know it is free. Its not ftf or genesreunited. People there are also very helpful. Thanks!
Lynn the Forest Fan
03-09-10, 05:58
Rootschat?
Joy Dean
03-09-10, 07:31
The first three are free:

http://www.yourfamilytreemag.co.uk/yft-forum/

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php

http://www.familytreeforum.com/forum.php

http://www.genesreunited.co.za/boards.asp
Fi aka Wheelie Spice
03-09-10, 07:36
Well Done Lynn, thats the one. You dont happen to know my log in details do you? :)
Joy Dean
03-09-10, 07:42
Fi - it shows you here what to do if you need help with logging in -

http://www.rootschat.com/help/login.php#logon
Fi aka Wheelie Spice
03-09-10, 07:54
Thank you too Joy, I have now found my log in details and have bookmarked the site for regular usage. :)
Merry
03-09-10, 08:29
Rootchat completely defeted me and my OH. Neither of us could work out how to use it!
Joy Dean
03-09-10, 08:42
You're welcome, Fi :)


Merry, have another try. I have been given tremendous help from people there :)


(my user name there is JoyKM)
Fi aka Wheelie Spice
03-09-10, 08:48
You're welcome, Fi :)


Merry, have another try. I have been given tremendous help from people there :)


(my user name there is JoyKM)

Snap Joy. One of the members helped me get info re my Port Sunlight relative. :)
Merry
03-09-10, 08:51
Thanks Joy - not sure I have anything to ask at the moment!

Our previous problem was that someone on Rootschat was offering to do particular lookups, but we couldn't see any way to contact them. We were told we had to add our request for help elsewhere and hopefully the original person would see our request (which seemed rather odd). We did that and got no replies. That's all I remember because it was a while ago!
Merry
03-09-10, 08:53
In the past I have belonged to various Yahoo Groups who were transcribing parishes not online anywhere else. I didn't find Yahoo terribly easy to use either lol (must be me) but I did get records I couldn't have found elsewhere.
Joy Dean
03-09-10, 08:59
And I was even thanked on rootschat recently :)
- http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,203088.15.html

I am subscribed to some rootsweb mailing lists, too, where I have found connections as well as have received help.
Joy Dean
03-09-10, 09:16
Snap Joy. One of the members helped me get info re my Port Sunlight relative. :)

And here is one example of where I was given help -
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,361625.0.html :)
Sue from Southend
03-09-10, 09:58
Just joined Rootschat thanks to this thread :d I remember looking at it years ago and not understanding it all but now thanks to GF etc it looks OK:rolleyes:

Merry, I belong to a Yahoo group and can't work out how to use it either.....:confused:
Rachel
03-09-10, 10:01
Rootschat also has the most WONDERFUL Photo Restore Board :D
WendyPusey
03-09-10, 11:07
I'll second that Rachel!:D:D
Rachel
03-09-10, 11:12
Rootschat also has the most WONDERFUL Photo Restore Board :D

I'll second that Rachel!:D:D

:D and THE most FABULOUS restorers :D
Joy Dean
03-09-10, 14:33
Rootschat also has the most WONDERFUL Photo Restore Board :D

I third that :)

- http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,385977.0.html
Fi aka Wheelie Spice
03-09-10, 16:40
:D and THE most FABULOUS restorers :D

I'll fourth that :)However all those who give photo restoring a go are great. :
Lindsay
03-09-10, 19:44
I agree with all the above.

One kind soul from Rootschat tramped round a churchyard looking for my 4xg-grandfather - and found him - plus 3 of his children :)

There are some lovely people around.
Sally
03-09-10, 19:48
Fi, I am glad that you are sorted out.

I Myself, having tried various other sites, can honestly say that the help on this forum is second to none. The expertise and knowledge of where to look and how to look has done wonders for my research;)

When I say "this forum" I mean GF, not any other!!!!