tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post5581530370051567026..comments2024-03-28T12:59:00.516-04:00Comments on Heroes, Heroines, and History: Tidbits from PlattsburgDebbie Lynne Costellohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-8855049840668692792013-10-02T11:05:55.188-04:002013-10-02T11:05:55.188-04:00Jackie McNutt is the winner this month for a copy ...Jackie McNutt is the winner this month for a copy of Courting Holly. Thank you all for your wonderful comments, I look forward to connecting with some of you next month.Lynn Colemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09064967676381549650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-79047001929642768922013-10-02T02:45:04.045-04:002013-10-02T02:45:04.045-04:00HI all,
I'll be holding the drawing tomorrow a...HI all,<br />I'll be holding the drawing tomorrow and will notify who the winner is at that point. Thanks for understanding my delay in not being able to get to this right away. We had a great vacation and came back exhausted but also having to hit the ground running.<br />We'll see who the lucky winner is in a few hours.<br />In His grip,<br />LynnLynn Colemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09064967676381549650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-9244288635691074272013-10-02T02:43:18.432-04:002013-10-02T02:43:18.432-04:00You're welcome, Wendy.You're welcome, Wendy.Lynn Colemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09064967676381549650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-27392823680808160972013-10-02T02:42:57.875-04:002013-10-02T02:42:57.875-04:00It was new to me as well, Barbara.It was new to me as well, Barbara.Lynn Colemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09064967676381549650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-10750618189690150052013-10-02T02:42:30.041-04:002013-10-02T02:42:30.041-04:00Plattsburg, NY is off of I87 just south of the US/...Plattsburg, NY is off of I87 just south of the US/Canadian border.Lynn Colemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09064967676381549650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-69756056813645550992013-10-02T02:41:37.325-04:002013-10-02T02:41:37.325-04:00You're welcome KamYou're welcome KamLynn Colemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09064967676381549650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-69832960326191702142013-10-02T02:41:11.247-04:002013-10-02T02:41:11.247-04:00Hi Donna, NY is the answer. And yes they take thei...Hi Donna, NY is the answer. And yes they take their history seriously.Lynn Colemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09064967676381549650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-27438819146833041352013-10-02T02:40:22.312-04:002013-10-02T02:40:22.312-04:00You're welcome Winnie and I agree stumbling on...You're welcome Winnie and I agree stumbling on discoveries is so much fun.Lynn Colemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09064967676381549650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-16577404791324035082013-10-02T02:39:46.118-04:002013-10-02T02:39:46.118-04:00Thanks, Britney. Try to attend if you can, I can&#...Thanks, Britney. Try to attend if you can, I can't imagine another year being more special.Lynn Colemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09064967676381549650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-18498759645219868932013-10-02T02:38:34.177-04:002013-10-02T02:38:34.177-04:00Thanks, J.Thanks, J.Lynn Colemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09064967676381549650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-7911743429294041102013-10-02T02:38:15.906-04:002013-10-02T02:38:15.906-04:00Thanks, Jackie. Living History is always great for...Thanks, Jackie. Living History is always great for children and adults to learn from.Lynn Colemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09064967676381549650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-82983240628461047072013-10-02T02:37:12.797-04:002013-10-02T02:37:12.797-04:00Hi Melanie, they host various events. There's ...Hi Melanie, they host various events. There's a church that turns it's basement into a period pub serving ale and food from the time period. Another museum in the area has a historical fashion show with period customs from the time period. There's a parade, street fair, fireworks, a tent city where the reenacters (tried spelling with the 'or' but auto correct kept changing it.) and so much more. Lynn Colemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09064967676381549650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-9227594159208265122013-10-02T02:33:26.383-04:002013-10-02T02:33:26.383-04:00Plattsburg is just south of the Canadian/US border...Plattsburg is just south of the Canadian/US border off of I87. Here's the link to google maps https://maps.google.com/maps?safe=active&q=plattsburgh+ny&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x4cca38a8e8a57ed7:0xb5b0e8a1c5537415,Plattsburgh,+NY&gl=us&ei=_r1LUuKKF5Kw8QToh4EI&sqi=2&ved=0CJUBELYDLynn Colemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09064967676381549650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-67479227224796677032013-10-02T02:31:39.965-04:002013-10-02T02:31:39.965-04:00Hi Sally,
I didn't ask where the ship is store...Hi Sally,<br />I didn't ask where the ship is stored year round but I'm certain a call to the museum will give you the answer you seek.Lynn Colemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09064967676381549650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-85326885836108632662013-10-02T02:30:38.223-04:002013-10-02T02:30:38.223-04:00You're welcome Debra. If you can manage a visi...You're welcome Debra. If you can manage a visit for the 200th I think you'll enjoy it.Lynn Colemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09064967676381549650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-86468408150456358432013-10-02T02:29:05.726-04:002013-10-02T02:29:05.726-04:00Hi Maxie,
I would like to go back next year but do...Hi Maxie,<br />I would like to go back next year but don't know if I'll be able too. My daughter and her family who live in the area will definitely be enjoying the festivities.Lynn Colemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09064967676381549650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-34652677876570473812013-09-30T23:33:31.090-04:002013-09-30T23:33:31.090-04:00I would really like to win, this sounds like a gre...I would really like to win, this sounds like a great book, thank you for the chance.<br /><br />wfnren(at)aol(dot)comWendy Newcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07155923100367204852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-86229999249621057492013-09-29T16:31:29.776-04:002013-09-29T16:31:29.776-04:00Plattsburg is new to me. I don't even remember...Plattsburg is new to me. I don't even remember it in my history classes. It's very interesting history. Would love to read Courting Holly. <br />Barbara Thompson<br />barbmaci61(at)yahoo(dot)comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17961896240783203387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-8602618509252058342013-09-29T04:04:20.993-04:002013-09-29T04:04:20.993-04:00I haven't heard of Plattsburg, but have always...I haven't heard of Plattsburg, but have always been interested in battle reenactments, & would love to see this one! Where is it located? <br /><br />Would also love to read Courting Holly, Lynn, - thanks for the opportunity to win a copy!<br /><br />bonnieroof60(at)yahoo(dot)com<br /><br /> bontonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02852536941656729576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-47882017419174337972013-09-28T22:56:02.529-04:002013-09-28T22:56:02.529-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.kam110476https://www.blogger.com/profile/01693696612437738986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-27015532101631762772013-09-28T22:55:10.634-04:002013-09-28T22:55:10.634-04:00I'd never heard of Plattsburg, but have always...I'd never heard of Plattsburg, but have always enjoyed going to battle reenactments--they make history come alive for me! I bet next year's festivities will be neat to see. Thanks for the chance to win Courting Holly!<br />kam110476 (at) gmail (dot) comkam110476https://www.blogger.com/profile/01693696612437738986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-22426504112023415612013-09-28T15:08:08.121-04:002013-09-28T15:08:08.121-04:00I'm familiar with the War of 1812, but not the...I'm familiar with the War of 1812, but not the Battle of Plattsburg. Not sure where it is either-- New York? Maryland? or maybe Canada? The photos are great. Those men in Plattsburg really take their history seriously! I'm sure the reenactment next year will be worth seeing.<br /><br />Donna Robinson<br />derobin7 (at) gmail.comDonna Reimel Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04303286410284389719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-59983057305511584052013-09-28T14:53:30.275-04:002013-09-28T14:53:30.275-04:00What a fun discovery! I love stumbling on to thin...What a fun discovery! I love stumbling on to things ike that in my travels. Thanks for sharing with us!Winnie Griggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02295070748234710260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-64133398933280216362013-09-28T12:49:26.093-04:002013-09-28T12:49:26.093-04:00Thank you for sharing this historical tidbit. I l...Thank you for sharing this historical tidbit. I loved seeing the pictures from the reenactment! What a wonderful way to educate people and preserve history! Next year's 200th anniversary celebration will certainly be a sight to behold. <br /><br />I look forward to reading Holly and Bryce's story and thank you for the opportunity to win a copy of COURTING HOLLY. <br /><br />texaggs2000 at gmail dot comBritney Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02972950656114757798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-12726838356807826072013-09-28T11:38:43.972-04:002013-09-28T11:38:43.972-04:00next year ought to be a lot of fun! Are you partic...next year ought to be a lot of fun! Are you participating, Debra?Kathleen L. Maherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04832392802575583491noreply@blogger.com