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    Quote Originally Posted by KQ View Post
    I have a family heirloom from 1895 that is engraved with the family name of my paternal great grandfather and maiden name of my great grandmother. It is the family rosary (Ireland born Catholics).

    It was passed down to my father (an uber-devout Catholic) and now I (a fallen Catholic/Atheist) have it.

    Even in my state of non-believing I appreciate the importance of this family relic and am honored to have it. It is a beautiful piece. Hand carved ebony and sterling silver.

    My problem/question is since I have no children what do I do with it? I have many distant cousins who share my/my great grandfather's name and there is an entire branch of the family which bears the maiden name of my paternal great grandmother but I know none of them. There is also a branch which bears neither name but they are practicing Catholics who take pride in the family name that is my paternal great grandfathers (their matriarch was my father's sister).

    I really would like it to go to a relative who would appreciate it and continue passing it on but I'm not sure how to go about finding that person in the family and what happens if I open a can of worms and get multiple people wanting it?

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    Sell it on craigslist

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bunion 2020 View Post
    OK, thanks for that.

    What about a fruit basket for the entire practice?
    A thank you card is fine, if you’re really intent on more send some pizza or sandwiches for a lunch. I’m saying this as a health professional. A thank you card/note goes a long way.


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    Thanks for the advice. A nice card it is.
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    Quote Originally Posted by KQ View Post
    I have a family heirloom from 1895 that is engraved with the family name of my paternal great grandfather and maiden name of my great grandmother. It is the family rosary (Ireland born Catholics).

    It was passed down to my father (an uber-devout Catholic) and now I (a fallen Catholic/Atheist) have it.

    Even in my state of non-believing I appreciate the importance of this family relic and am honored to have it. It is a beautiful piece. Hand carved ebony and sterling silver.

    My problem/question is since I have no children what do I do with it? I have many distant cousins who share my/my great grandfather's name and there is an entire branch of the family which bears the maiden name of my paternal great grandmother but I know none of them. There is also a branch which bears neither name but they are practicing Catholics who take pride in the family name that is my paternal great grandfathers (their matriarch was my father's sister).

    I really would like it to go to a relative who would appreciate it and continue passing it on but I'm not sure how to go about finding that person in the family and what happens if I open a can of worms and get multiple people wanting it?

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    Maybe donate it to a local Catholic organization?

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    Quote Originally Posted by skaredshtles View Post
    Maybe donate it to a local Catholic organization?
    Thought about that. The family practically founded Chatsworth Illinois so I would need to send it there.
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    Quote Originally Posted by KQ View Post
    I have a family heirloom from 1895 that is engraved with the family name of my paternal great grandfather and maiden name of my great grandmother. It is the family rosary (Ireland born Catholics).

    It was passed down to my father (an uber-devout Catholic) and now I (a fallen Catholic/Atheist) have it.

    Even in my state of non-believing I appreciate the importance of this family relic and am honored to have it. It is a beautiful piece. Hand carved ebony and sterling silver.

    My problem/question is since I have no children what do I do with it? I have many distant cousins who share my/my great grandfather's name and there is an entire branch of the family which bears the maiden name of my paternal great grandmother but I know none of them. There is also a branch which bears neither name but they are practicing Catholics who take pride in the family name that is my paternal great grandfathers (their matriarch was my father's sister).

    I really would like it to go to a relative who would appreciate it and continue passing it on but I'm not sure how to go about finding that person in the family and what happens if I open a can of worms and get multiple people wanting it?

    Thoughts?
    I’m in the same boat. When my Mom recently passed I inherited a huge leather bound Bible that dates to the early 1800’s. When I say huge, it is approx 2 feet by 3 feet and 8-10 inches thick. No idea what this thing is worth.

    In the back is a list of birth and death records and a family tree. One of the births listed is my great-great-great grandfather who was KIA as a Union soldier in the Civil War. His death is not listed as the Bible appears to be unused after the 1850s.

    None of my immediate family have that last name anymore.

    After a lot of emails and calls, I found a very distant relative (4th cousin I think?) who has that last name. He is very religious and is thrilled to be receiving it.

    I am currently on a 3,000 mile road trip and I will divert another 500 miles to deliver it. I’m very happy it has found a new home.


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    Quote Originally Posted by KQ View Post
    Thought about that. The family practically founded Chatsworth Illinois so I would need to send it there.
    I bet they'd be glad to have it. Those Catholics collect all sorts of weird old shit.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Harry View Post
    I’m in the same boat. When my Mom recently passed I inherited a huge leather bound Bible that dates to the early 1800’s. When I say huge, it is approx 2 feet by 3 feet and 8-10 inches thick. No idea what this thing is worth.

    In the back is a list of birth and death records and a family tree. One of the births listed is my great-great-great grandfather who was KIA as a Union soldier in the Civil War. His death is not listed as the Bible appears to be unused after the 1850s.

    None of my immediate family have that last name anymore.

    After a lot of emails and calls, I found a very distant relative (4th cousin I think?) who has that last name. He is very religious and is thrilled to be receiving it.

    I am currently on a 3,000 mile road trip and I will divert another 500 miles to deliver it. I’m very happy it has found a new home.


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    That’s very cool. I’m sure it will be a great story for both of you

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    Quote Originally Posted by paulster2626 View Post
    Sell it on craigslist
    Is the rosary anything like anal beads?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Harry View Post
    I’m in the same boat. When my Mom recently passed I inherited a huge leather bound Bible that dates to the early 1800’s. When I say huge, it is approx 2 feet by 3 feet and 8-10 inches thick. No idea what this thing is worth.

    In the back is a list of birth and death records and a family tree. One of the births listed is my great-great-great grandfather who was KIA as a Union soldier in the Civil War. His death is not listed as the Bible appears to be unused after the 1850s.

    None of my immediate family have that last name anymore.

    After a lot of emails and calls, I found a very distant relative (4th cousin I think?) who has that last name. He is very religious and is thrilled to be receiving it.

    I am currently on a 3,000 mile road trip and I will divert another 500 miles to deliver it. I’m very happy it has found a new home.


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    Wow! What a cool story. Glad it found a home. Hopefully I'll have similar luck.
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    Quote Originally Posted by skaredshtles View Post
    I bet they'd be glad to have it. Those Catholics collect all sorts of weird old shit.
    🤣 yes they do!
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    Quote Originally Posted by mcski View Post
    Is the rosary anything like anal beads?
    More painful.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bunion 2020 View Post
    Thanks for the advice. A nice card it is.
    A thank you card for the PTs and consumable items for front desk staff is entirely within the ethical standards for a medical clinic. By making the staff happier you benefit the practitioners without putting them in any uncomfortable quid pro quo situation. The PTs can decide if they consume any of the treats.

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    Is it just me or is anyone else experiencing hiccups with the site?

    Keeps getting hung up on both my phone and laptop and won't load.
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    Quote Originally Posted by KQ View Post
    Is it just me or is anyone else experiencing hiccups with the site?

    Keeps getting hung up on both my phone and laptop and won't load.
    Mostly trouble on the phone-side here. Better on the laptop...

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    Quote Originally Posted by KQ View Post
    Is it just me or is anyone else experiencing hiccups with the site?

    Keeps getting hung up on both my phone and laptop and won't load.
    Quote Originally Posted by skaredshtles View Post
    Mostly trouble on the phone-side here. Better on the laptop...
    Yeah, I’ve been having problems all day, started late yesterday. Both devices affected. It is interfering with my participation in the Friday Word Game thread.


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    Phone's been ok, laptop fubar

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bunion 2020 View Post
    OK, thanks for that.

    What about a fruit basket for the entire practice?
    I worked in a pt clinic way back when and the amount of baked goods and sweets we received was seriously ridiculous. Of course we would appreciate the sentiment but people shouldn’t eat that much sugar.
    I like the fruit basket/healthy option along with a card

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    Quote Originally Posted by KQ View Post
    I have a family heirloom from 1895 that is engraved with the family name of my paternal great grandfather and maiden name of my great grandmother. It is the family rosary (Ireland born Catholics).

    It was passed down to my father (an uber-devout Catholic) and now I (a fallen Catholic/Atheist) have it.

    Even in my state of non-believing I appreciate the importance of this family relic and am honored to have it. It is a beautiful piece. Hand carved ebony and sterling silver.

    My problem/question is since I have no children what do I do with it? I have many distant cousins who share my/my great grandfather's name and there is an entire branch of the family which bears the maiden name of my paternal great grandmother but I know none of them. There is also a branch which bears neither name but they are practicing Catholics who take pride in the family name that is my paternal great grandfathers (their matriarch was my father's sister).

    I really would like it to go to a relative who would appreciate it and continue passing it on but I'm not sure how to go about finding that person in the family and what happens if I open a can of worms and get multiple people wanting it?

    Thoughts?
    As far as finding them, maybe a DNA test? Maybe someone in your extended family has done it, or at least if you match to someone who left DNA at a crime scene you'll know who not to give it too.

    We found a branch of the family we didn't know about when my sister in law mis-typed my niece's email address.

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    Quote Originally Posted by KQ View Post
    Is it just me or is anyone else experiencing hiccups with the site?

    Keeps getting hung up on both my phone and laptop and won't load.
    This happens a good bit actually. Server needs a reboot anyway to reset the time zone.

    https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/...te-degradation

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    Quote Originally Posted by KQ View Post
    Thought about that. The family practically founded Chatsworth Illinois so I would need to send it there.
    +1. Like this idea a lot !


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    Is it considered wake n bake if you've had breakfast? Coffee?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Beaver View Post
    Is it considered wake n bake if you've had breakfast? Coffee?
    Did you get out of bed and make brownies? Then, yes, of course.
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    IMHO, coffee IS Breakfast. So before coffee is W&B and is uncivilized. With coffee that has a liberal dose of a brown 90 proof liquid is W&B that is civilized.
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