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Woo hoo - a hot match that actually matches

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Heather

Heather Report 10 Jan 2006 16:38

Well, as I waded through the Mary Ann Unknowns, I hastily clicked delete on one which I suddenly realised had a second name on there. Went back through my email link and yes, a match at long last - on hubbys side.

Maurice

Maurice Report 10 Jan 2006 16:41

Heather, Be under no illusion, the Hot Matches do work ! But only when you have played space invaders with the john smiths. Maurice

Websterbfc

Websterbfc Report 10 Jan 2006 16:42

congratulations Heather, got any matches for living living yet, i've got hundreds, one maybe yours!! lol

Jeanette

Jeanette Report 10 Jan 2006 16:43

I have had 3 matches on hot matches since they started all on my hubbys side :0( Jeanette

☼ Orangeblossom ☼ - Tracy

☼ Orangeblossom ☼ - Tracy Report 10 Jan 2006 16:43

The only (real) hot matches I have found so far, are from people I've already contacted lol Congrats Heather :;)

Georgette

Georgette Report 10 Jan 2006 16:55

Congratulations Heather! That's very exciting :o) Unfortunately I made the very silly mistake of adding an Edward Smith to my tree, now all my William Wilkinsons born anytime, anywhere have turned into Edward Smiths :o( Helenxxx (in France)

Kate

Kate Report 10 Jan 2006 16:57

Yes, I automatically clicked delete for one of mine and then realised it was a genuine match! I couldn't find any way of getting it back except looking through 20 pages of deleted hot matches, but luckily I found it easily by searching for the name. My hot matches have now got to the letter 'D'! Kate.

Heather

Heather Report 10 Jan 2006 17:21

This was a Caldwell Kate, - Im up to D now.

Audrey

Audrey Report 10 Jan 2006 18:57

Oh how I envy you all, I have 4 definate ......well I think they are definate lol..... matches and have emailed all 4 of them giving them a potted history of why I think there may be a match ....... none of this automated 'can I view your tree' rubbish.....and have not had one reply!!! How long do you all leave it before you email again, or should I just give up on the hot matches? Audrey

An Olde Crone

An Olde Crone Report 10 Jan 2006 19:03

Well, my original feeling that this is an unnecessary waste of time has just been reinforced - I spotted an extremely promising match yesterday, two brothers, right date and county. Excitedly emailed. Got a reply today. Not only are the middle names wrong, but so is the AREA - wonder why the person concerned didnt put the Town in their tree? Olde Crone