Ain't Nobody Here Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 I discovered a while ago that my dad's uncle was well known in Japan but was having another look on the internet today after discussing family trees etc with a colleague and this time found a preview of a book including a photograph of him . He had a hill named after him and there is still an area in Kobe known as Jamesyama (my maiden name was James). *Ernest William James* I'm going to print it off and read it to my dad (who is almost 91 and in a nursing home) as I don't think he had any idea there was info about his family on the internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 wow thats really I know I had 2 great uncles that were priests, and one of them travelled to Brazil on the boat and learnt the language on the journey one day I will travel to find out where his grave is. i believe they were both quite important in the church cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 How cool is that! Bet your dad will love to hear about it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Amazing house he had! Well done you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 How fantastic is that What an amazing life he must have had. (I did wonder when I read the title if you had been left a fortune by some long lost relative ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowberry Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 How fantastic is that What an amazing life he must have had. (I did wonder when I read the title if you had been left a fortune by some long lost relative ) You been watching Missing Millions too?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Cor! How fascinating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted October 4, 2011 Author Share Posted October 4, 2011 I had no idea Ernest was awarded an OBE before reading that link. My grandad (Fred) is also mentioned in the book . I'd quite like to buy the book (it would make a nice present for my dad's 91st birthday, even if he can no longer read). I've found a copy but it's in Australia and the P&P is more than the cost of the book . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 How fantastic, it would be great for your Dad to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 How lovely! Don't forget that an Aussie Dollar is only about 65p. T When thinking about whether or not to buy it, forget that the postage is separate,. Look at the total price, convert to GBP, and see whether it feels worth it. Hx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majorbloodnock Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I'd quite like to buy the book (it would make a nice present for my dad's 91st birthday, even if he can no longer read). I've found a copy but it's in Australia and the P&P is more than the cost of the book . I had a look on Abe Books and searched on the ISBN 9780642276513. It reckoned there was a UK seller who had one in stock, and offered free delivery. Worth a go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted October 5, 2011 Author Share Posted October 5, 2011 Major, you are a star . I've bought it . It might be coming from the USA (the price is shown in $) but it's still a good bit cheaper than the Australian one. Thank you . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvonne Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 How wonderful & something to keep in your family forever now - isn't Omlet-power great ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 This is brilliant Ditto what has already been said about Omlet power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
