I don't know much about them, but I'm told my mother's side of the family came from Wales, probably in the early 1800's. Of course, Wales gave us Tom Jones, so we should all have appreciation for Wales!
Welcome to INGO from NWI! For reference, I am about 30-40 minutes from Chicago, but still in the great state of IN! I'll throw in another range invitation if you ever come over here!
Thanks everyone. What a great welcome 8>)
I'm sure I'll make it to IN within the next few years. Mrs B loves to shoot too.
We used to go to the Military ranges in Brecon. She could do a double-tap on the standing man targets in the driving rain - she never missed !! Makes me sad she can't have a little self-loading carbine for around the house 8>)
cheers everyone.
I thought I'd add to the list of famous people from here
Catherine Zeta Jones was born here and has a house about a mile away.
Anthony Hopkins (hannibal Lecter) is from a town near my work.
The author Kingsley Amis lived in this village a couple of decades ago. His son was at my school.
Dylan Thomas the poet is from here.
The Man band, The Badfinger Band.
Harry Seacombe comedian (The Goon Show)
And guitarist Richie Blackmore's dad was from Swansea.
Minnie Driver's dad was from Swansea. He is a big shot in some business in the US.
I'd like to thank everyone who has taken the trouble to welcome me to this forum. I'd especially like to thank the Ladies and Gentlemen who gave me reputation thanks - I don't actually know what it means but thanks.
If home is where the heart is, I am begining to wonder if I live on the wrong side of the pond.....