Genealogy on the Fly

Canine Genealogy Kit
Source: Skymall.com

 

I’m on a flight to Salt Lake City enroute #Rootstech as I type this.  

There are the obligatory free soft drinks and pretzels (and peanuts!  I’m surprised by this because I thought most airlines removed peanuts because of allergies?) 

Great service on this Delta flight.  Our flight attendant cleaned up the ice cubes we accidently tipped on the floor.  Ooops! 

A heading caught my eye as I flipped through the SkyMall magazine. 

“The Canine Genealogy Kit”. 

GENEALOGY???! 

Reading on… 

“This kit analyses your dog’s DNA and identifies the breeds in its ancestry.  A professional laboratory tests a cotton swab that you simply rub against the inside of your dog’s cheek and send to the lab in the provided envelope. The DNA test recognizes 63 different breeds (93%) of the most common beeds in the U.S.) that can make up your pet’s genetic profile.  You will receive a certificate listing your dog’s ancestry and a detailed explanation of each breed’s dominant characteristics that have been passed onto your dog.  Takes up to three weeks to receive results.
$59.95.” 

Genetic genealogy for your dog…what next?  Is this another division of 23andme? 😉 

But…there is more genealogy in this magazine. 

Flipping to page 99  I see this advertisement. 

“The #1 Selling Family History Software – Family Tree Maker” 

Where am I flying to today?  

Oh yeah…Salt Lake City 🙂