Geneaquest 2020 was a great conference -- I really enjoyed doing the GeneaBars - Civil War Pensions, Dealing with Brick Walls, Lineage Societies. And enjoyed being on the other side of the footlights on Saturday listening to the lectures. Keep your ears perked for Geneaquest 2022.
Recent doings: Upgraded my gear. Audio: From laptop built-ins to wired boom mike headset. Added the "apple" wired ears, and just recently, wireless earpods (GREAT, and really appreciate the stretch factor when going to a day of lectures.)
My computer 'grew'; I've added 5" to the depth of my desk, and sat a large monitor on it, and, after what seemed like a lifetime of waiting, have a separate camera sitting on the big screen. Now I'm getting the office version of two-foot-itis, (own a 20' boat, want a 22'), and thinking about a second big screen.
Why the catalog of recent spending? A reminder to myself (and maybe an encouragement/reminder to you?) that these tools are how I stay working and learning, and connect, and even more so now. For the next 'x' months, nearly all my interaction with ... everything, anything... will be virtual. There is enough angst in research & speaking/writing well, and choosing precise words for the thought/concept. Good tools don't change the work, but good tools can decrease the drag coefficient. Nuff.
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GENEAQUEST 2020
Geneaquest is a conference that CAGGNI (Computer Assisted Genealogy Group of Northern Illinois) (say that 5 times fast) puts together every two years. Last time, in 2018, I gave my lecture on finding women. This time, not surprisingly, I am in the planning up to my eyeballs.
As you can see, registration is now open. Do come. It's VIRTUAL (of course!!). and 2... count it 2 days rather than one. Is this an ad.... yes, but an ad in a good cause. Hit their site, and you can get all the details, I'll continue to talk about behind the scenes, and the why.
You should come because: (and bring at least one friend... )
As you can see, registration is now open. Do come. It's VIRTUAL (of course!!). and 2... count it 2 days rather than one. Is this an ad.... yes, but an ad in a good cause. Hit their site, and you can get all the details, I'll continue to talk about behind the scenes, and the why.
You should come because: (and bring at least one friend... )
- Probably not much planned yet for September
- Price point is better than a lot of stuff hitting the screen -- $40 members/$45 non-members
- Add on DNA primer for +$15 Friday afternoon (yes, add-on to Sat only)
- GeneaUS Bar - Friday morning. Bonus for early registrants. (I'm doing three sessions if you want to come see)
- Virtual Lunch tables with your buds or a speaker - again - first come.
- Give-aways. Door-prizes.
Why would you want to be anywhere else?