Thanks to Herbert, we now know two more generations of my personal ancestors – on my father’s side – though any connection to the Jeppes he is researching remains unknown and – at the moment – actually fairly unlikely. Jürgen … Continue reading
As you can see, I have updated the site once more. It’s a cleaner – less overloaded – layout running on WordPress 3.0 Multisite. There’s also a fairly significant change: After more than a decade of using nils.jeppe.de I’ve decided … Continue reading
Finally found a useable (if not perfect) software to track a family tree: The [Gramps Project](http://www.gramps-project.org/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page). It does import my old gedcom files flawlessly, it seems. It took me a few minutes to figure it out, but in the end … Continue reading
Well, there’s a first for everything, and today I’ll recommend two music CD’s I actually like. I got them from [Corey and Joel](http://www.coreyandjoelradio.com) when I was in [Detroit](http://www.geektravel.info/category/travelogue/detroit-2006/), who in turn got them from their sponsor [Chicken Ranch Records](http://www.chickenranchrecords.com). Chicken … Continue reading
Finally, I got my first Deathpool points as [Johannes Rau died](http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/4654180.stm) while I was enjoying Malaysia. His death scores me 25 points. Nigel and Kim both get some points too as Al Lewis and Betty Friedan both died. Kim has … Continue reading
The Death Pool 2006 is in full swing. This week, [Shelly Winters died](http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/4613660.stm) resulting in 15 points for Kim (Joel’s girlfriend). Mike Lundy – one of the comedians at the Live Show – has pitched his [unofficial death pool list](http://www.coreyandjoelradio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=388#388) … Continue reading
