So, what’s with the construction hat?
When word went out from NGS about the conference Twitter Challenge, I decided to join the spirit of the event by tweeting the ten tasks for a chance to win registration to the NGS 2014 Conference in Richmond, Virginia. Part of the challenge was to incorporate the conference theme in each tweet; the hat seemed appropriate for Building New Bridges and my grandson didn’t seem to miss it from the toy box.
Stay tuned for a recap of the challenge contest and more photos!
Exhibit Hall Highlights
I usually spend quite a bit of conference time in the exhibit hall checking out new services and products, but this time it was hard to find time between sessions and meet-ups to walk the aisles of the hall. I finally scheduled some time Saturday to see what’s new.
I met author Christy Leskovar (right) with her mom and chatted about her new family history books, One Night in a Bad Inn
Cecile Wendt Jensen and Dr. Hal Learman of the Polish Mission in Detroit, Michigan gave me a brief introduction to Polish geography! Now I know where to turn when I start working seriously on my Pomeranian and Prussian lines. Cecile’s introductory book Sto Lat: A Modern Guide to Polish Genealogy looks like it will be a big help!
Snapped this photo with Tammy of Treelines online timeline software as part of the NGS Tweet Challenge. Can’t wait to give this program a test-drive. They won the Developer’s Award at Roots Tech.
Wish you had been there too, Mariann! It was great fun!
Lovely. I feel as if I've taken a stroll in the exhibit hall.