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Finding Family in Facebook...

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Managing Real Estate Broker with Windermere Peninsula Properties

My maiden name is Dinah Lee Espedal. My family comes from a small town in Norway. If you are an Espedal then you are family. Being new to social networking I thought I would see if there were any other Espedal's on FaceBook.

Obviously they all figured it out long before I did. I learned a lot and not all of it I wanted to know. Between the well known Death Metal performer, the drinking pictures, and the teletubby wana be. I am surprised at how much I can see us in them.

Family is family and as I get to know them I see how much we have in common.I may never dress up like a yellow telletubby or sing on stage surrounded by goat heads but some of the conversations when you get down to a level that we can all relate to reminds me of every conversation I have ever had with our family.

The silly pictures, and the artistic notions are all a part of each of us and I am willing to get past the initial impression to find my roots. I have to say even if you are a death metal superstar when you talk about life you are just like the rest of us...in it for the long haul.

Espedal sign by vikingtech            Espedal by Vitharr

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Doug Aaserude
Inactive until May. 2009 - Beaverton, OR
Broker

I love Facebook. I found 2 people that I was related to that I had nor previously known. They live in Canada. Its a wonderful social networking tool. Good luck on your quwst in finding your relatives. My roots also come from Norway and Sweden.

Feb 18, 2009 02:10 AM
Dinah Lee Griffey
Windermere Peninsula Properties - Allyn, WA
Managing Broker Windermere Peninsula Properties

Doug I also found frafjords.My great grandma is from a town next to Espedal and like Espedal your last name is your town-Dinah Lee

Frafjord by o_Paulo

Feb 18, 2009 02:29 AM
Li Read
Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) - Salt Spring Island, BC
Caring expertise...knowledge for you!

A lovely story of connection...this is the true power of the internet.  

Feb 18, 2009 03:01 AM
Samantha Lorefice
Tierra Antigua Realty - Tucson, AZ
REALTOR , e-PRO, SFR

I haven't found any unknown family on Facebook yet. But I have found quite a few friends from high school! I won't admit how long ago that was, but it sure is nice to catch up with everyone from way back then! :)

Feb 18, 2009 04:08 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I googled myself a few years ago and found over 200 years of my family history on the internet.  Kinda spooked me, then I called and told them what corrections to make and that they could add my daughter, divorce and new marriage.

Feb 18, 2009 09:21 AM
Lourdes Hoglo REALTORĀ® Three Village & North Shore Suffolk Co. Long Island
Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Setauket, NY

Hi Dinah, it is a small world thanks to places like Facebook! If you haven't been to Norway, you must visit and meet your family. Norway is beautiful and the people are wonderful. :)

Feb 18, 2009 10:41 AM
Jim Frimmer
HomeSmart Realty West - San Diego, CA
Realtor & CDPE, Mission Valley specialist

That's pretty neat. My family's coming to an end it looks like so there's no one for me to find on Facebook.

Feb 18, 2009 06:32 PM
Michelle Roethle
Windermere Peninsula Properties - Belfair, WA
Your NorthWest "Real Estate Solution"

Facebook is really great. I enjoy catching up with cousins that I don't often get to see

Feb 22, 2009 03:58 PM
Dinah Lee Griffey
Windermere Peninsula Properties - Allyn, WA
Managing Broker Windermere Peninsula Properties

Michelle- I have found a lot of new people there...even a few today-Dinah Lee

Feb 22, 2009 04:13 PM