I made the move from Windows to Mac OS this week. After months of dealing with updates from Windows that would routinely leave my computer in a StopCode state aka Blue Screen of Death, I couldn't take it any longer and started researching what would be the ramifications if I switched to a MacBook. The biggest concern was my genealogy. Since moving back to RootsMagic in 2015, I discovered that I could install it on a Mac! And I think that was the deciding factor. Indeed, I've managed to transfer my database, via restoring a backup, and transferring my genealogical photos and fixing the links. Last December, I moved from Android to iOS or from a Samsung Nook to an iPad mini 4. That went really well. In February, DH and I both switched to iPhones. After getting used to those, I knew I could deal with a MacBook.
So last week, I ordered a MacBook Pro and a CD/DVD drive. The drive came last week and the laptop on Monday. Since that time I have been migrating files to the Mac. I'm also learning a new email as I have started using the Apple mail app. I like their Smart Mailboxes. I still have to go through the old email on Thunderbird and make sure I've gotten everything important. I've even gotten used to having a clean desktop on the Mac. I can use a little less chaos!
Copyright 2010-2017, ACK for Gene Notes
Wednesday, June 7, 2017
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
He's a Champ
Meet Champ! We adopted him on April 9, 2017. Champ is a two year old mixed breed, that we adopted from A.A.R.F. (All About Rescue and Fixin') of Cookeville. He is 33 pounds of wonderful. When we adopted him, they thought he was part Manchester Terrier and Beagle. They were wrong. I had his DNA taken.
Yes, they really do DNA tests on dogs. I went with Wisdom Panel 3.0 and had the results in less than 2 weeks. Yes, my dog has a pie chart. His results were as surprising as my husband's. I was not surprised by the 50% mixed breed groups. We already knew he was a mutt. However, the 50% that wasn't indeterminate mixed breeds, showed he was 12.5 % each of Labrador Retriever, Miniature Pinscher which explains his coloring, Miniature Schnauzer, and Yorkshire Terrier.
Fortunately, his personality is Labrador. He is very sweet and biddable. His really bad habit is killing squirrels. He's gotten two, and pulled the tail off another. We put a cowbell on an extra collar, which he now wears in the backyard until we train that squirrel thing out of him.
Copyright 2010-2017, ACK for Gene Notes
Yes, they really do DNA tests on dogs. I went with Wisdom Panel 3.0 and had the results in less than 2 weeks. Yes, my dog has a pie chart. His results were as surprising as my husband's. I was not surprised by the 50% mixed breed groups. We already knew he was a mutt. However, the 50% that wasn't indeterminate mixed breeds, showed he was 12.5 % each of Labrador Retriever, Miniature Pinscher which explains his coloring, Miniature Schnauzer, and Yorkshire Terrier.Fortunately, his personality is Labrador. He is very sweet and biddable. His really bad habit is killing squirrels. He's gotten two, and pulled the tail off another. We put a cowbell on an extra collar, which he now wears in the backyard until we train that squirrel thing out of him.
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
And Now It's the End of May
I can't believe it's the end of May already. Spring has been unusually hectic around here. I'm not complaining because it includes aesthetic changes to our kitchen, a new screen room in our backyard that encompasses our hot tub, we've been working on putting lattice around the deck, and oh yeah, we adopted a dog. More on the dog in a follow-up.
Also, I was contacted by someone who happens to share one of my husband's ancestors surname - Paluch. That too will be followed-up.
Then I added a Percival Family Research group on Facebook. If you are researching Percival, visit the page and ask to join. And yes, the Percival-L list on rootsweb.com still exists.
I've also been working on my Maitland line, and that will be a follow-up post too. This is something that has been in the works for about 6 years.
Is that enough in the way of teasers?
Copyright 2010-2017, ACK for Gene Notes
Also, I was contacted by someone who happens to share one of my husband's ancestors surname - Paluch. That too will be followed-up.
Then I added a Percival Family Research group on Facebook. If you are researching Percival, visit the page and ask to join. And yes, the Percival-L list on rootsweb.com still exists.
I've also been working on my Maitland line, and that will be a follow-up post too. This is something that has been in the works for about 6 years.
Is that enough in the way of teasers?
Copyright 2010-2017, ACK for Gene Notes
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