11-30-2020, 09:18 PM
(11-30-2020, 09:08 PM)Ninurta Wrote: My maternal grandfather's people came from Wales (Griffiths). The first of that branch to wade ashore here was a gent named Eoin Gruffyydd, same as the Welsh actor in "King Arthur", in the company of two of his brothers around 250 years ago. He was the most recent import from the old country into my family tree - the rest had been here a good deal longer. Curiously enough, we have wild leeks around here that we call "ramps", and which we seek out in the spring. I guess all that is left is for me to polish up my singing voice...
... but now you know where the abandoned mine shaft disposal method comes from!
See...? Generations move on and yet the ancient traditions continue.
Wild leeks and body-disposal, some families have to make do with just having the same noses as their
great-Grandpas!
Now, to make your mark and claim your place with your fellow Welsh-kin... here we go.
A One And Two And A..."There be a welcome in the hillside..."
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