Family Roots

Some photos and memories from the wider family – Shearers, Taitts, Stewarts, Ruslings, Griswolds, Judsons, Genrichs, – and also from our various homes and holidays in USA et al

To the Alps for a family gathering

August 19, 2018Family Roots, TravelAlps, Austria, Riesenrutschbahn, Shearers, WortherseeMatt Shearer

We gathered – 17 of us – at an old Monastery in the Austrian Alps. Schnitzels and lederhosen all round. Alpine Rollercoaster

Ed & Rumbie’s Wedding

September 20, 2015Catch-up, Family RootsAmy Shearer, Ascott, Berkshire, Ed Shearer, Fred Shearer, Lori Shearer, Rumbie Mushangi, Russel Shearer, Shearers, Virginia Shearer, Weddings, Wendy ShearerMatt Shearer

Hello world!

Lea Rowing Club Regatta – April 2015

April 26, 2015Catch-up, Family RootsFred Shearer, Lea Rowing Club, London, Regatta, Rowing, ScullingMatt Shearer

We spent a great morning with Dad, at the Lea Rowing Club 2015 Regatta; boats, cakes, coffee, sandwiches, and REAL ROWING RACES.

Spring Visit to Woodside

April 25, 2015Catch-up, Family RootsFred Shearer, Lori Shearer, WoodfordMatt Shearer

Wonderful spring visit to Mum & Dad’s, with the sun out and the garden in full bloom. Coffees, chats, and some painting of the cupboards.

Christmas 2014 – Family Get-togethers

December 24, 2014Catch-up, Family RootsAmy Shearer, Andrew Glen, Christmas, Ed Shearer, Evelio, Fred Shearer, London, Lori Shearer, Rumbie Mushangi, Russel Shearer, Susan Glendening, Virginia Shearer, Wendy Shearer, WoodfordMatt Shearer

Great gathering this year – Amy, Evelio, Russel, Susan, Alexander are all over in London for Christmas,… plus Virginia & Glenny, Ed & Rumbie, Lori & Fred, and Wendy & I; lots of plans and lots of celebration.

Rumbie & Ed’s Lobola and Celebrations

December 7, 2014Family RootsEd Shearer, Kumbi, Lobola, Mushangi, Rumbie Mushangi, ZimbabweMatt Shearer

We’ve just come back from a brilliant party at my sister-in-law-to-be’s family home in Nottingham. I had the pleasure of being the Mukwasha to my brother the Mukwasha for a Zimbabwean “Lobola” ceremony.

Night out with Wendy

November 11, 2014Family RootsKings Cross, London, Wendy ShearerMatt Shearer

Sometimes it’s nice to pretend like it was 10 years ago, before the brood, before the busy busy. We had a great night out.

Kenwood House, North London – Summer Afternoon Visit

August 31, 2014Family RootsKenwood House, London, Wendy ShearerMatt Shearer

I must recommend Kenwood House in North London – a wonderful place to spend an afternoon relaxing.

Moira Magnus’ Wake

April 4, 2014Catch-up, Family RootsAdam Drake, Andy Matthews, Ian Guest, Jack Magnus, James Magnus, JimAndIan, London, London Pubs, Moira Magnus, Richard Magnus, Steve Andrews, Travellers Friend, Wake, WoodfordMatt Shearer

Yesterday we all went to Moira Magnus’ wake. Moira would have been proud – everyone was making the most of life and enjoying good company.

Jenny Guest’s Wake

November 6, 2009Family RootsFred Shearer, Horse & Wells (Woodford), Ian Guest, James Magnus, Jenny Guest, London, London Pubs, Lori Shearer, Steve Guest, Travellers Friend, Wake, WoodfordMatt Shearer

Yesterday we all went to Jenny Guest’s wake. Everyone was there, and after the service we all went out to remember her. 

Valentines Day 2004 with Wendy

February 14, 2004Family RootsHighbury, London, Valentines, Wendy ShearerMatt Shearer

Great evening – steak dinner for Valentines – cooked by me. This has become a ritual 🙂

Mugshots of Fred Shearer – Dad

November 23, 2003Family RootsFred ShearerMatt Shearer

A few shots of Dad – for what purpose I cannot remember.

Trip to Uncle Jay Rusling’s Ranch in Oregon

August 30, 1997Family Roots, TravelAmy Shearer, Ed Shearer, Fred Shearer, Jay Rusling, Lori Shearer, Oregon, Patti Rusling, Ranch, Rusling, Russel Shearer, Shearers, Susan Glendening, USA, Virginia ShearerMatt Shearer

A sunny, amazing adventure to Uncle Jay Rusling’s ranch in Oregon.

Summer 1995 – Holiday in Austria

August 5, 1995Family Roots, TravelAmy Shearer, Austria, Blue VW Bus, Ed Shearer, Fred Shearer, Holidays, Lori Shearer, Pool, Shearers, SwimmingMatt Shearer

More shots of the holiday I wasn’t on. This summer I was busy playing drums with Adam Drake, Eddy PIttson and Alex Meadows.

Virginia & Rosamund & Lady Dog

August 1, 1995Family RootsAmy Shearer, Lady (Dog), Rosamund Hall, Virginia Shearer, WoodfordMatt Shearer

Some nice shots from August 1995 of Rosamund Hall and Ginny Shearer.

Tom Shearer at Air Show in Watsonville, California

May 28, 1994Family Roots, TravelCalifornia, Fred Shearer, Lori Shearer, Russel Shearer, Shearers, Tom Shearer, USA, WatsonvilleMatt Shearer

Retrospective Post. Dad, Russ, Tom & Mum at an Air Show in Watsonville California. Dad was over for his 25th Reunion at Princeton.

Russ at Sam & Rick Bicycles, Oakland

April 15, 1991Family RootsCalifornia, Oakland, Russel Shearer, USAMatt Shearer

Retrospective post. Russel outside the Bicycle shop he worked at whilst living in Oakland.

Ed and Matt Jamming for the family – Plus Robert Spencer

September 22, 1990Family Roots, MusicDrums, Ed Shearer, Guitar, Lady (Dog), Robert Spencer, Virginia Shearer, WoodfordMatt Shearer

Retro post of some memories in 1990 – Ed and I jamming together, plus Robert Spenser & Ed on the sofa bed. Rob Spencer must have stayed over.

New York and Rochester – 1990

August 14, 1990Family Roots, TravelAlicia Magnant, Beth Emanuels, Ed Shearer, Julie Rusling, Lori Shearer, Lynne Rusling, New York, Nikki Magnant, NYC, Rochester, Shearers, Tee Tee, Virginia ShearerMatt Shearer

Retrospective Post. Visit to the USA in the summer of 1990. Here it is on Google Maps

Mum & Dad visit Tom Shearer et al

July 22, 1990Family Roots, TravelCalifornia, Fred Shearer, Lisa Gershman, Nancy Gershman, San Francisco, Tom Shearer, USAMatt Shearer

Retro Post – Mum & Dad visit Uncle Tom Shearer, and also Nancy Gershman & Lisa Gershman.