Recently, in a blog message, I used the words “crazy maker.”  Please note that I used that same expression on August 14th, 2006 while approaching this same project.

The process of scanning, and inserting on the website, is now familiar. But I’m a “perfectionist” so the same material might be scanned three times for best image (quality control). I’m encouraged now that I’m approaching all the boxes by my front door. ~~ Keep me in your prayers, please. It’s two o’clock in the morning; I couldn’t sleep; too much on my mind!! (Yesterday’s pictures.)

To my credit (?), I deposited a large bag of plastic bags in a container at the entrance of the grocery store. At the local SPCA, I donated a stack of throw rugs and towels (for pet cages).

Love Packages  Please check their website.

Look closely at the first picture, click to enlarge: In the 1990’s, I kept a big notebook of instructions for various “steps” in the process of preparing and publishing (hard copy) Frantz Families–Kith & Kin. Currently, I have a notebook of instructions for “how to” scan and “how to” navigate Digitized Library Family History. Back then, as now, a pink (or red) felt marker “star” was used to emphasize especially important information.

We had rain, off-and-on, throughout the day. I was indoors focused on scanning. I made some progress; I emptied two boxes!! I want to share one of today’s “rewards.” Years ago, I read a story titled The Daughter of a Blacksmith, in Good Old Days magazine, November 1986. Naturally the name of the author, Floe Frantz, caught my attention. In the 1990’s I attempted to resolve her identity; today, I finally made the “connection.” First: Read The Daughter of a Blacksmith. Second: Correspondence regarding identity of Floe Frantz. Third: My note confessing the Lineage established (because I found my answers on Ancestry.com).

The computer was turned “off” for more than thirty-six hours. During daytime, it is usually “on” and I check it frequently. (Some of you know I check frequently because I answer an email within the hour.)

It seemed vitally important to click the “pause” button, push the “reset”….

The new computer, and scanner, were set up on March 8th, forty days ago. Only two boxes of discards from scanned family history. At this rate, it may take more than one year?! I haven’t removed a single box from the stack by my front door.

Today, to my credit, I have two boxes of Christian literature ready to mail to Love Packages. I’ve actually discarded two boxes of scanned family history.

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It’s a beautiful morning, weather-wise, and several tasks accomplished in my “yarden.” But I was anxious to check my email, and publish another blog. It’s safe to say I am addicted to the computer.

4:44 AM and I’m finally able to type these words. Conservatively, three hours last night and one hour this morning running maintenance programs. I mistakenly thought everything would operate smoothly at 3:00 AM. Nope!! Yes, it was “human error”; I uninstalled some programs (a couple of days ago); I deleted “cache and cookies.” The computer took minutes to do the simple task of loading my email. I have enough frustration with the scanning project; I don’t need new computer problems!! (Yes, my new computer. The computer specifically for the scanning project. However, it’s convenient to check my email here and write a blog message, too.) Believe me, a turtle moves faster than this computer. ~~ It’s well past five and I’m going back to bed!!

We did the task a couple of months ago; the refund was automatically deposited in my bank account. The refund paid for the scanner and new computer. A few days ago I “did” a friend’s taxes with my old computer and installed Turbo Tax. I love Turbo Tax!!

Among other scanning projects today–relative to Frantz Families–Kith & Kin–pictures that appeared in the “hard copy” publication but not included on the CD or website. So I have pictures to share with you. Click this link for the way they appear on Digitized Library Family History.

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The computer, scanner, and software is working properly (praise the Lord). I guess running maintenance resolved the problem?! Every step of this process is deliberate; I have to “think” about each command. So far, nothing is “by rote.”