I have been a Skype User for a while. Don’t use it much, but I do use it. A couple of months ago, I held a committee meeting with Skype as a conference call. There were 8 of us on the call, from all over northern New Jersey. It save each of us at least an hour of travel time. It was not a meeting that needed to be face to face, but did need to get some business done. It went well.

I was involved with a ’round the world’ conference call that was awesome. In fact we have had a couple. This group is Emailing daily, but we needed a couple of conference calls to make sure the group was “on board” with this project.

Another use, for me, has been a couple of friends retired and moved to Florida. It’s a great way to Keep in touch.

Kids and Grand-Kids are “no brainers”.

But, what about Family Research. You mentioned Genealogy Peers, Associates and Friend. You bet. The thought for another use was a “Family Reunion” planning committee “meeting”. Remembering that Skype has a conference call feature.

I think I remember seeing a Blog or FaceBook post of a Genealogy Presentor giving a talk via Skpye across the Atlantic.

I think we have lot’s to learn. I know that I do.

Thank you for your journey into Skyping. (if that’s a word).

All the best,

Russ