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I just cant wait to see his face.
I know what section he will ask about first!

Samantha

Well done, don't forget to photograph his reaction.
I bet there will be tears.
Lizx

Happy Birthday to your Dad.

Well the book was handed over yesterday and dad seemed rather pleased with it until he got to grandads section (he passed away last March, dad's lost without him) and then we had the tears, dad had no idea that i had managed to find any info on him as he came from Scotland, but i could not of done this without the help of many people on GR so thank you to you all.
He is still going on about his book this morning and has told my mum that its his history and no-one is to touch without asking first (bless him)

Think i got his present right this year.

Samantha

I was hoping that you would post an update.....
I'm sure your Dad will read and re read his book so many times.
Your hard work has been so worthwhile.

Gwyn

did you actually type up the text first yourself or have you been using family tree maker? I ask as I have considered doing a book printed from FTM but so far I havent actually found a way of making it look like a book. All I seem to find is like family tree charts.

I am sure it makes a lovely unique pressie for anybody to treasure.

Morning Samantha
What a thoughtful present, to write a book for your dad,not surprised he loves it.
Hope he has many more years to enjoy reading his history
Mau xx

Little Lost
I typed up in old english text myself adding birth, marriage, and death certs and photo's along with news paper clippings and other things i had come across along the way, and didnt take very long once i got started.

Gwyn
I got home last night to receive a package with more info on grandads side of the family, and have just found more added info this morning so have mailed the person to ask permission if i may use for my tree, and if i can add this to dads book

Samantha

Samantha, you are a gem.

Your father has probably never had a gift as great as that in his life.

Well done you.
Deanna XXX

I would like to write one not as a gift for any particular person but so that my research will be around for people to understand afte I have gone. AS it is in a family tree style I dont think anybody is interested but if I could produce some form of a book for them to understand then they may contunue with it and cherish it.

How lovely that your Dad was so pleased with his gift, and now you have more to add to it too.
I should get some stuff down in writing, only my son and he isn't that interested at the mo, but in time he might be and I might even have grandchildren who eventually would like to know more about the family.
Lizx