tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1525935830163934112.post4835745529868341408..comments2023-10-12T04:44:09.298-07:00Comments on Walking In Irene's Shoes - The Barnes-Smith Family History: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back, and a Few Steps to the SideRenee Ruffin Merrillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07501289990703522212noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1525935830163934112.post-84043565815086187892013-12-19T18:51:43.238-08:002013-12-19T18:51:43.238-08:00I really enjoyed your post the first time, and now...I really enjoyed your post the first time, and now re-reading it a couple of months later I am reminded again how easy it is to go off pursuing what seems to be a new tree only to find it's a detour, though often, as in your case, even the detours can prove enlightening and help someone else in their research.M. Dawn https://www.blogger.com/profile/09554963198573045083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1525935830163934112.post-57996535548462032302013-09-29T23:16:48.745-07:002013-09-29T23:16:48.745-07:00Thanks so much, Liv! I appreciate the supportive w...Thanks so much, Liv! I appreciate the supportive words! :-) I'm certain that I will have subjects for many future posts as I will be sure to make other mistakes! LOLRenee Ruffin Merrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07501289990703522212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1525935830163934112.post-42389709743623033952013-09-29T22:21:16.155-07:002013-09-29T22:21:16.155-07:00WOW! Renee, I am so glad that the error turned out...WOW! Renee, I am so glad that the error turned out to be a wonderful experience for you and everyone involved. Excellent post and tips to adhere too!Liv Taylor-Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07616092814156827360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1525935830163934112.post-53969845141921317412013-09-29T17:10:05.768-07:002013-09-29T17:10:05.768-07:00I should add that, yes, I did go back and tell tho...I should add that, yes, I did go back and tell those other Barnes researchers that I was NOT part of their line. It was tough, but they were all understanding and kind, and appreciative of what I was able to give them, and still remain part of my research community.Renee Ruffin Merrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07501289990703522212noreply@blogger.com