Comments on: The Status of GeneaBloggers Radio

By: Kristy Lawrie Gravli

Kristy Lawrie Gravli — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:50:25 +0000

I’m glad for you that you’ve made this decision. You’ve been on my mind lately…I kept thinking–if I’m fighting to stay afloat, how can Thomas be doing four times as much without getting exhausted? Of course, I am older than you…maybe that’s the difference.

I’ve listened to a few radio programs and find I really like them. The “tv” version sounds good…until I realize that to watch them I have to quit doing whatever else I need to get done, etc. With the radio
version I could continue doing something “routine” and listen at the same time. Win-Win from my side.

Rest up — I know you will suddenly get an idea and be off and running again with something that will please the community!

By: Susi Pentico

Susi Pentico — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:33:58 +0000

Thomas,
I was surprised but then not surprised. I liked the show very much. Instead of tying you down full time why not have rotating hosts and guests. I have a list of people that I think may be great to have on, if they would attend.
Guess it is because I was so involved years ago with Golden Gate Forum, ie so was Maven and Pat and others. I did 5 chats a week for so many years my husband couldn’t believe when I wasn’t doing it daily any more.

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Fab Finds for You – 22 April 2012 | 1 Ancestry 2 Little Time — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 22:03:05 +0000

[...] Thomas MacEntee announces a hiatus for geneabloggers radio, and asks for listener’s opinions on its future. [...]

By: Barbara Mathews

Barbara Mathews — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 11:11:02 +0000

Thomas,

First off, thank you for more than 60 podcasts out on the web and available anytime I need to educate myself on a topic. They will stand as a testiment to your work for the genealogical community.

Second, I’m all for doing what fires us up, for being honest about what is going on, and for letting us all know. Thank you for your work and your honesty.

Have fun moving forward!

Yours, Barbara

By: Shirley Ann Rankin

Shirley Ann Rankin — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 12:32:19 +0000

I started listening to your show just a few months ago and it quickly became one of the things I looked forward to weekly. I would hate to see it go away permanently. I learned so much from you and your guests. I agree that a weekly program may be too much. Whatever you decided, I just want to say “thanks”.

By: Lorine Schulze

Lorine Schulze — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 12:27:19 +0000

Thomas I am grateful for the shows that you did. They were wonderful! And I appreciate your having me as a guest twice, what an amazing experience, and an honour. You always give more than 100% in any endeavour you tackle and I think you are wise to rethink the show and the workload and energy it demands.

One suggestion would be to do the show once a month. Make it a much-anticipated monthly event.

I’m not sure co-hosts are the answer. As good a job as Lisa and Pat did (I’m sorry if I missed anyone else, those are the two I heard) they are not you. And many of your listeners tune in to hear you I think They want their dose of Thomas!

I hope you recharge those MacEntee batteries and do what is best for you as well as genealogy!

By: Emily Garber

Emily Garber — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 04:29:57 +0000

Ah, Thomas! I’ve thoroughly enjoyed your show and have come to depend upon it for my morning walks. I don’t think I’ve ever listened to it “live” but I usually listen quite soon after on my iPod Touch. Taking time to regroup is a good thing. (Hope I don’t gain too much weight while your off the “air!”)

By: Elizabeth Saunders

Elizabeth Saunders — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 03:12:33 +0000

I totally understand, Thomas. I’ve been re-evaluating my blog, and that’s a fraction of the work you’ve been doing!

Honestly, my favorite part is the chat room – geneabloggers are a fun bunch! The speakers are informative, but I could just as easily listen to them on a podcast.

Perhaps weekly is too much, and monthly would work? Or as someone suggested, have show “seasons” and take a month or two off in between.

By: Carol Petranek

Carol Petranek — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 01:24:40 +0000

Thank you, Thomas, for spearheading and carrying on a terrific radio show. You are a man of amazing energy and multi-talents. Whatever you do, you do well and set a standard of excellence. Will miss Friday nights, but look forward to your new ventures! Best wishes always!

By: Marcia A Rice

Marcia A Rice — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 01:08:01 +0000

Thomas, thank you for all you do for genealogy. I understand about needing breaks. What ever you do I know that it will benefit the genealogy community. Thanks you again!