A Canadian Family

Genealogy, Family History & Vintage Postcards

OOPS – Happy Birthday To Me!

Vickie of  BeNotForgot   reminded me earlier this evening that today was my first blogiversary.  That’s right, A Canadian Family is a whole 12 months old today!

Her note inspired me to reread my inaugural post and to realize that though I have succeeded in what I set out to do last December 30th – to create a family history & genealogy website – what I didn’t know a year ago was that I would discover such a vibrant and supportive online community – several communities, really! Read more »

December 30, 2009 Posted by | . | 13 Comments

International Swizzle Stick Collectors Association – Who Knew?

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, the Internet is a godsend for finding people with niche interests!  A former Montrealer – Ray Hoare - commented earlier today on something I’d posted a while back (The Bellevue Casino On A Swizzle Stick) and since many of you are in love with everything vintage I thought I’d draw your attention to what he had to say:

If I may add to all of the above…  My name is Ray Hoare (formerly from Montreal, now of Vancouver) and I am the co-founder of International Swizzle Stick Collectors Association. We have been in operation since 1985, and have 80+ members and have a biennual convention in Las Vegas every odd numbered year.  My own collection is in excess of 52,000  swizzle sticks – all of an advertising nature, Read more »

December 30, 2009 Posted by | . | | 5 Comments