tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post4849610715396682063..comments2024-03-03T16:35:25.083-05:00Comments on Marian's Roots and Rambles: Buddy Up for 2012Marianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04738104230962644360noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-69439975730228592782012-01-07T14:51:22.228-05:002012-01-07T14:51:22.228-05:00Thanks for the mention, Marian, about our little b...Thanks for the mention, Marian, about our little buddy-system. We didn't imagine we would be such trendsetters. <br /><br />Amy's ideas for finding a buddy are spot-on. I would add trying a post on your blog and dropping some bait. Just let it be known that you are looking for a buddy. You don't have to meet in person (but that makes it more fun). Or try a FaceBook post or Tweet... I'm glad to be a matchmaker at The Family Curator too, leave a comment and let's see if someone wants to join the fun.<br /><br />Here's to the New Year and a new set of goals.Family Curatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13187854767575444823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-26712404413574338502012-01-05T15:20:19.960-05:002012-01-05T15:20:19.960-05:00I just emailed a genealogy colleague in England (I...I just emailed a genealogy colleague in England (I'm in Scotland) to see if we can help each other out. Great idea!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04360272405643318813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-70925420744704020042012-01-02T14:09:40.596-05:002012-01-02T14:09:40.596-05:00I'd love a follow-up post with suggestions!I'd love a follow-up post with suggestions!cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441072080681127762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-81615293009572529252012-01-02T06:38:35.421-05:002012-01-02T06:38:35.421-05:00I LOVE this idea! But as 'ironhide781' poi...I LOVE this idea! But as 'ironhide781' points out, not everyone knows how to create this relationship. Perhaps you can follow up with some suggestions?Laura Cosgrove Lorenzanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02794581991087280753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-30802209938931053702012-01-01T21:32:12.953-05:002012-01-01T21:32:12.953-05:00The buddy system did start with Denise and me. It ...The buddy system did start with Denise and me. It was a fluke we made up during a lunch outing, but it went so well that we decided to share the idea with everyone.<br /><br />Having a buddy makes you accountable and motivates you as well because you don't want to disappoint your buddy.<br /><br />Denise and I have a set meeting date in December 2012 where we reveal how we did. If you can't meet your buddy in person, try a Google+ hangout or chat (one of your goals could be to learn how to use Google+ hangouts).<br /><br />As always, you don't have to do it the same way we are. Make the idea work for you. What's most important is that you get things accomplished in 2012 and HAVE FUN!Amy Coffin, MLIShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612044786240692282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-8559351592799680592012-01-01T20:14:59.944-05:002012-01-01T20:14:59.944-05:00Great idea Marian! Thanks for sharing.Great idea Marian! Thanks for sharing.Alex Dawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05083753053051713061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-60961203679491911042012-01-01T18:55:44.422-05:002012-01-01T18:55:44.422-05:00Sounds perfect!! Where do I sign up for a buddy? ...Sounds perfect!! Where do I sign up for a buddy? :)ironhide781https://www.blogger.com/profile/09601001912310870173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-87949181846455281762012-01-01T18:17:40.103-05:002012-01-01T18:17:40.103-05:00The buddy system wins big time. Thanks for posting...The buddy system wins big time. Thanks for posting this; I'll have to go to the other sites mentioned and check them out. <br /><br />I am trying to remember who the person was (a guy named BJ Fogg outta stanford-- psychologist who talks of motivation), but when it comes to getting something done, he said, don't change your behavior, change your environment. <br /><br />This fits so well. <br /><br />The environment of a nudging buddy will help you to make the changes in behavior that you need. I've been applying this to some parts of my life, but haven't been thinking of it in terms of family history. Most excellent way to spread "already known knowledge" into a most important sphere.<br /><br />Happy New Year. May all those little lifehacks tricks help out with family history, too!Susan Kitchenshttp://familyoralhistory.us/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-35346928082008014512012-01-01T17:17:36.469-05:002012-01-01T17:17:36.469-05:00And, with things like hangouts on G+ and chat on F...And, with things like hangouts on G+ and chat on FB it will work with buddies who aren't local to each other as well!Stephanie @ CornAndCotton.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16930433065322347111noreply@blogger.com