tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post5974915327032856276..comments2024-03-18T14:05:01.415-04:00Comments on Heroes, Heroines, and History: The Beginning of the Vanderbilt Fortune and giveaway ends October 14thDebbie Lynne Costellohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-63329804861896011972013-10-17T00:26:04.148-04:002013-10-17T00:26:04.148-04:00Enjoyed learning more about the Vanderbilt family ...Enjoyed learning more about the Vanderbilt family - toured the Vanderbilt mansion, a number of years ago, while living in the Gatlinburg area. Beautiful! Looking forward to your next post about them! Thanks, Debbie!<br /><br />bonnieroof60(at)yahoo(dot)combontonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02852536941656729576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-40928001320311247272013-10-10T23:11:39.669-04:002013-10-10T23:11:39.669-04:00I'm very interested in events surrounding the ...I'm very interested in events surrounding the Titanic as it was built in the Belfast shipyards where my dad grew up. Thanks for the contest. sharon, ca wileygreen1(at)yahoo(dot)comsharon mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10130208778591424260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-60119583415941380642013-10-09T23:59:25.645-04:002013-10-09T23:59:25.645-04:00Merry, I hope you are able to visit someday. I'...Merry, I hope you are able to visit someday. I'll have some great pictures,next month to entice to go! Good luck in the drawing!Debbie Lynne Costellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-60436739275232071312013-10-09T23:57:56.476-04:002013-10-09T23:57:56.476-04:00Hey Kay! Yes it is amazing. Mind boggling actually...Hey Kay! Yes it is amazing. Mind boggling actually! I hear it is breathtaking at Christmas time. I know I'd really like to go then myself. Good luck!Debbie Lynne Costellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-37814181316488372732013-10-09T23:14:16.295-04:002013-10-09T23:14:16.295-04:00Awesome, inspiring story! I would love to visit Bi...Awesome, inspiring story! I would love to visit Biltmore some day.<br />worthy2bpraised at gmail dot com<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Merryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17501893347195105854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-70629792073880500952013-10-09T14:33:29.451-04:002013-10-09T14:33:29.451-04:00Isn't it amazing how Cornelius started out wit...Isn't it amazing how Cornelius started out with the $100? He was certainly a motivated young man. I love the Biltmore House and have visited it many times, but never at Christmas. I would enjoy that.KayMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09972922396306756344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-47995398766956071642013-10-09T09:35:32.937-04:002013-10-09T09:35:32.937-04:00Thanks for coming by, Kam. Good luck on the drawin...Thanks for coming by, Kam. Good luck on the drawing. Vanderbilts were quite a family. And they were very generous to charities, too. Debbie Lynne Costellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-44954997113653536412013-10-09T09:33:30.914-04:002013-10-09T09:33:30.914-04:00Thank you, Karen. Come back on the 7th to hear the...Thank you, Karen. Come back on the 7th to hear the rest of the story. Good luck in the drawing. Debbie Lynne Costellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-37647245589858741412013-10-09T09:32:21.794-04:002013-10-09T09:32:21.794-04:00Thank you! I'm looking forward to writing the ...Thank you! I'm looking forward to writing the rest of the story. While I was reading I saw they had several other homes. Just can't imagine. But it is fun to read about them. Debbie Lynne Costellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-8446281771590605232013-10-09T09:30:34.209-04:002013-10-09T09:30:34.209-04:00LOL! I'm with you, too late for me but if one ...LOL! I'm with you, too late for me but if one of my kids could do that I wouldn't mind living in a castle. ;o) Good luck in the drawing and thanks so much for coming by. Debbie Lynne Costellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-16854018473186231392013-10-09T09:29:32.628-04:002013-10-09T09:29:32.628-04:00What a wonderful goal, Jackie! Your grandchildren ...What a wonderful goal, Jackie! Your grandchildren will have richer lives because of it. Knowing history can keep us from repeating...or at least should! Thanks for coming by and good luck!Debbie Lynne Costellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-83549427576351385562013-10-08T23:22:18.368-04:002013-10-08T23:22:18.368-04:00Gosh, I sure wish I had a dream that could make mi...Gosh, I sure wish I had a dream that could make millions to pass down to all of my descendants by borrowing only $100 from my mother! I've always wanted to see and tour the Biltmore, but had no idea that it was tied to the Vanderbilt family. Thanks for a great post and can't wait for next month's post. And thanks for the chance to win Echoes of the Titanic.<br />kam110476 (at) gmail (dot) comkam110476https://www.blogger.com/profile/01693696612437738986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-17533586686979115692013-10-08T16:37:40.511-04:002013-10-08T16:37:40.511-04:00Very interesting post! Can't wait to read more...Very interesting post! Can't wait to read more. Thank you for the chance to win a copy of Echos of the Titanic.<br /><br />Karen G.<br />kmgervais(at)nycap(dot)rr(dot)comKaren G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08886818645901424628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-34608919926696543952013-10-08T11:17:06.817-04:002013-10-08T11:17:06.817-04:00Every time we find ourselves in Newport, RI, we al...Every time we find ourselves in Newport, RI, we always try to tour the mansions. One of them, The Breakers, is the Vanderbilt's "vacation" mansion, and it's lovely. I'd love to read your writing about this family! pudy68 @ gmail dot comJ Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17125211597501181219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-53000300981476423372013-10-08T11:11:07.082-04:002013-10-08T11:11:07.082-04:00$100 and at 16 years old? Wow. I'm so lazy. L...$100 and at 16 years old? Wow. I'm so lazy. LOL Maybe I'll encourage one of my kids to do that. ;) Great post, there was a lot I didn't know about Cornelius. I can't wait to read about the Biltmore - love me some castles!<br />lattebooks at hotmail dot comSusan Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00885508869904521374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-33890346431084828182013-10-08T10:38:12.718-04:002013-10-08T10:38:12.718-04:00I really enjoyed reading about the Vanderbilt'...I really enjoyed reading about the Vanderbilt's. It still amazes me how one good idea can set you on a path that could literally change the world! I love history and have been past the Biltmore House but at the time couldn't see it.<br />I am really looking forward to reading more about the history of these families. My dream is to take my grandchildren to as many historical sites as possible because history should be shared so they understand it's signifance in our world. Thank you. <br />mcnuttjem0(at)gmail(dot)comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00754548601652231995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-75468564249282975392013-10-08T07:55:13.619-04:002013-10-08T07:55:13.619-04:00Your welcome, Eliza. I'm glad you enjoyed the ...Your welcome, Eliza. I'm glad you enjoyed the post. Interesting family. Good luck!Debbie Lynne Costellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-39202051011807473392013-10-08T07:54:31.441-04:002013-10-08T07:54:31.441-04:00The beauty stands alone in this house IMO. It make...The beauty stands alone in this house IMO. It makes one stand in awe and wonder what it would feel like to live there. Can you imagine how the visitors felt? LOL. Good luck.Debbie Lynne Costellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-81363695875300259282013-10-08T07:53:08.540-04:002013-10-08T07:53:08.540-04:00Thanks for coming by, Sharon, and good luck! It is...Thanks for coming by, Sharon, and good luck! It is amazing what a person can do when they put their mind behind it. That is if they aren't afraid of work!Debbie Lynne Costellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-44427438857863864312013-10-08T07:51:30.965-04:002013-10-08T07:51:30.965-04:00Good Luck Angela! Yes you must visit I'd ventu...Good Luck Angela! Yes you must visit I'd venture to say there is none like it in America. It will certainly wow you! It does me every time I go.Debbie Lynne Costellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-88270488672663991362013-10-08T07:50:00.629-04:002013-10-08T07:50:00.629-04:00Good for you, Julia! It's a good bucket list p...Good for you, Julia! It's a good bucket list place. If you come back by please leave me your email in case you win!Debbie Lynne Costellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-75585165589856850542013-10-08T07:48:48.683-04:002013-10-08T07:48:48.683-04:00Thanks for coming by, Britney. I have a couple boo...Thanks for coming by, Britney. I have a couple books that came from the Biltmore House and I have to say they are a lot of fun to read and look at the pictures. I just haven't taken in all that is there when I've gone. So I continue to learn. Good luck!Debbie Lynne Costellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-33188525033167621532013-10-08T07:45:13.899-04:002013-10-08T07:45:13.899-04:00Thank you Marilyn. I love touring the house. I'...Thank you Marilyn. I love touring the house. I've never been there at Christmas time but I sure would like to!Debbie Lynne Costellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-81756323308790748272013-10-08T07:44:13.486-04:002013-10-08T07:44:13.486-04:00Thanks Vickie!Thanks Vickie!Debbie Lynne Costellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-83222263788332044192013-10-07T21:33:43.462-04:002013-10-07T21:33:43.462-04:00I love the history! Just so interesting to hear ab...I love the history! Just so interesting to hear about the Biltmore house..thanks for the chance to win.<br />truckredford(at)Gmail(dot)comTruckredfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15503888758596450251noreply@blogger.com