Monday, September 22, 2008

Stories of Family Reunions Past

Hi there everyone. I set this BLOG up so we could possibly discuss some of the experiences that have kept the Parker Reunion going for 71 years. (hope I got that year right) !! Please share your memories of reunions past. I personally would really love to hear the stories.
Jim - 22 Sep 08

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

The Parker Family and Annual Parker Reunion

Welcome to the Parker Family BLOG. I am Jim Parker, known to most of you as Jimmy. I am the grandson that Minnie and Doc raised. I just attended the family reunion in Round Rock last weekend and had a wonderful time. But I must say that there were so many relatives there that I did not know. I am ashamed to admit that there were only a handful that I knew by recognition. That is one of the reasons that I wanted to start this BLOG. Please add your comments, family stories, family dedications and stories you would like to share of those that have left us, as well as suggestions, and so on and we'll start a new trend of communication between now and the next reunion in September 09. I hope you enjoy it.

I have communicated the idea of this BLOG with Laurie Bloomquist, Martin and Fran Parker, and Mary Alice Payne; all agree this would be a fun way to get the family more in touch throughout the year. Laurie has stood up a Parker Family Reunion Web-Site (It's just in the beginning stages; but will grow quickly). You will be able to access this BLOG from the web site as well. freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~parkerreunion

The BLOG is simple to use. To add to the BLOG just press on the comment area under this posting and you will see all comments made in the last month and have the opportunity to post your own comment and share whatever you would like to share with the family. That can be anything you like. From sharing stories of the past, upcoming events you want the family to be aware of, or just saying howdy! The first time you leave a comment, you will need to establish an account for the BLOG. You will see under the comment window where you will need to open the account with your e-mail address and a password of your choice (remember to write the password down for the next time you sign in to the site and want to leave comments) This is all free and costs no one anything but the time it takes to communicate with the family. Please take a minute to fill out your profile once you start your account. It only takes a minute. Please put as much info as you are comfortable with. For example, I say that I am the grandson of Minnie and Doc Parker. In your profile, you have the ability to post a picture as well. Don't look at mine to long though, your screen may just crack!

If anyone has a problem using the BLOG or ideas for the BLOG, let me know.

Jim - updated BLOG entry on 21 Sep 08