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How do you cope with genealogy withdrawal symptons

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Louise

Louise Report 12 Apr 2005 21:05

I have had several blissful months of a break from work and dabbling (i.e. being obsessed) with researching my family tree. However, I am now back in full time employment with a vengance. How on earth does everyone else on these boards manage work, childcare and other commitments alongside their research? I've had to severely cut back my time on genealogy and I'm really missing it! Louise

Helen

Helen Report 12 Apr 2005 21:10

Well you just have to put the important things first. So you leave the ironing to pile up, ignore the kids fighting, send them up to the chippy to fetch tea, let hubby wash up etc. and just get on with the tree.

Peter

Peter Report 12 Apr 2005 21:25

You are right Helen...divorce the other half........spend your time doing more important things...let thegarden overgrow...open a safari park...pay to see the buffallo roam wild and free...spend the earnings getting those more important certificates...LOL......... Really not sure how to do deal with this obession....more ideas welcome.....????!!!!!!!!!!

Louise

Louise Report 12 Apr 2005 21:34

After only 2 weeks the house is already a mess and the chores have piled up to such an extent that I'm not sure I can ignore them for much longer. If only cats could be trained to do everyday jobs! Louise

Kim

Kim Report 12 Apr 2005 22:09

Everyone else thinks you've lost it and get used to the mess in the house ... You're so busy looking things up that you don't notice the mess either...Till someone visits and then you just tell them about your tree until you see them glaze over! Kim

Joe ex Bexleyheath

Joe ex Bexleyheath Report 13 Apr 2005 00:31

Referring Kims reply - the visitors eyes should not glaze over but will probably sparkle and you will get them involved too. In next to no time You and your friends will all be in the same situation with state of house, garden, clothes ............ You just have to get your priorities right - Genealogy will win.