tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post7557066319536120329..comments2024-03-28T12:59:00.516-04:00Comments on Heroes, Heroines, and History: Life in an Old West BoardinghouseDebbie Lynne Costellohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-82881374419194915112017-06-13T19:40:07.720-04:002017-06-13T19:40:07.720-04:00Thanks, Tina. Research is one of my favorite thing...Thanks, Tina. Research is one of my favorite things about writing--especially when I get to visit the towns where my books are located, as well as the museums, etc. Always so much to learn.Miralee Ferrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09431092886100324593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-70423440459914095402017-06-13T19:39:13.028-04:002017-06-13T19:39:13.028-04:00Thanks so much, Becky! I'm always tickled to h...Thanks so much, Becky! I'm always tickled to hear someone has one of my books on their TBR list! Miralee Ferrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09431092886100324593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-76493293087522889942017-06-13T19:38:38.826-04:002017-06-13T19:38:38.826-04:00Thanks, Connie! I'm the same way--anything Old...Thanks, Connie! I'm the same way--anything Old West is captivating to me. I love visiting old ghost towns as well.Miralee Ferrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09431092886100324593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-69521979303523277412017-06-13T19:37:51.760-04:002017-06-13T19:37:51.760-04:00Thanks, Debra. I really enjoy books set in boardin...Thanks, Debra. I really enjoy books set in boardinghouses, as well. You get to meet so many characters that way! Always fun.Miralee Ferrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09431092886100324593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-85700877577991926582017-06-13T19:36:59.284-04:002017-06-13T19:36:59.284-04:00Thanks so much, Marilyn! I love doing research on ...Thanks so much, Marilyn! I love doing research on anything historical, and this was fun. The books set in a boardinghouse are the Love Blossoms in Oregon series, but I featured Finding Love in Last Chance, CA...sorry for the confusion!Miralee Ferrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09431092886100324593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-39366999197540845672017-06-13T11:34:19.092-04:002017-06-13T11:34:19.092-04:00Miralee, very interesting & fascinating post o...Miralee, very interesting & fascinating post on old West boardinghouses. I enjoyed the pictures too, thanks for sharing them. Personally, I'd stay at one of the nicer boardinghouses if I had to stay in one. Your research is evident in your books, which I appreciate very much.<br />Blessings, TinaMrs Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12896114843568971108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-40246683348392705042017-06-13T10:26:55.437-04:002017-06-13T10:26:55.437-04:00I really enjoyed this post and all the pictures! H...I really enjoyed this post and all the pictures! History is fascinating! This book is on my TBR list, and I wish that I could read it right away! Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11672101774806024667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-69251730301286320522017-06-13T08:17:43.709-04:002017-06-13T08:17:43.709-04:00Good to know about this house and really it looks ...Good to know about this house and really it looks like some type of historical place. I am amazed to see that you have been spending your time there without any fear.<br />Emma Charlotte<br /><a href="https://www.theacademicpapers.co.uk/dissertation-writing-services-uk.php" rel="nofollow">Dissertation writing services</a>Emma Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18009811970338007852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-30081640089096331802017-06-13T07:49:15.990-04:002017-06-13T07:49:15.990-04:00I absolutely love this post! I too am enthralled b...I absolutely love this post! I too am enthralled by the "Old West" and the stories of those brave souls who made their way into unknown lands. What a fun topic, thanks!<br />Connie R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12038621934457678475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-29010136843596333112017-06-13T07:45:29.489-04:002017-06-13T07:45:29.489-04:00Adorable photo! I love the boarding house setting ...Adorable photo! I love the boarding house setting in books. I also now host AirBnb but those stays are pretty short (Thankfully!). We still use the phrase 'Excuse my boarding house reach', right? Thanks Miralee!Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-54954291469512237312017-06-13T07:39:13.995-04:002017-06-13T07:39:13.995-04:00Meralee, thank you for this informative post about...Meralee, thank you for this informative post about boardinghouses. I've read different books mentioning a boardhouse besides seeing some Old West shows depicting them for the characaters. It would be an experience to visit one of them. <br /><br />Your book, Finding Love in Last Chance, CA sounds intriguing. Marilyn R. https://www.blogger.com/profile/05823250623223816968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-77314571603133222032014-01-14T17:11:35.946-05:002014-01-14T17:11:35.946-05:00Oh Miralee, I have a terrible habit of writing fur...Oh Miralee, I have a terrible habit of writing furiously and not going back for a "once over". Sometimes I just shake my head, this is one of those times. Thank you for understanding.Melanie Backushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09727406782355039525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-20696198620643109112014-01-14T14:19:23.557-05:002014-01-14T14:19:23.557-05:00Sharon, I hear you on going for the nicer home, me...Sharon, I hear you on going for the nicer home, me too!! Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a comment. Miralee Ferrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09431092886100324593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-70433582861119538602014-01-14T14:17:18.948-05:002014-01-14T14:17:18.948-05:00Melanie, what a COOL mistake you made on my name! ...Melanie, what a COOL mistake you made on my name! I LOVE it! Please don't feel bad about it, as I've never been called a miracle before. Colorado and CA, as well as other places, had lots of boardinghouses to serve the miners coming to search for gold and silver. Those are some fascinating areas to research and discover. I'm hoping to set a book in Colorado one day. Thank you so much for stopping by to visit and leave a comment, I appreciate it very much. Miralee Ferrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09431092886100324593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-79412079719533348092014-01-14T14:13:58.197-05:002014-01-14T14:13:58.197-05:00Hi Britney, I so appreciate your support of my fir...Hi Britney, I so appreciate your support of my first book in this series. Thank you for taking the time to stop by and leave a comment! Miralee Ferrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09431092886100324593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-29435654331836914602014-01-14T14:12:13.102-05:002014-01-14T14:12:13.102-05:00Thank you, Jackie, I'm thrilled you added my b...Thank you, Jackie, I'm thrilled you added my book to your TBR pile! Be sure you start with book 1, Blowing on Dandelions, before you move on to book 2. I appreciate you taking time to stop and read my post!Miralee Ferrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09431092886100324593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-77379848955271313722014-01-14T14:10:12.675-05:002014-01-14T14:10:12.675-05:00Thanks, Paula! I'd be so tickled if you picked...Thanks, Paula! I'd be so tickled if you picked up a copy of Blowing on Dandelions (the first in the series). Mrs. Wilkes' boardinghouse sounds like it could have some fascinating stories, I love those old historical places. I've only driven through your state one time, but we didn't have time to stop. I'd love to, someday!Miralee Ferrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09431092886100324593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-5989214753346100562014-01-14T13:16:49.512-05:002014-01-14T13:16:49.512-05:00Cathy, I don't think there were any apartments...Cathy, I don't think there were any apartments, per se, in the Old West. Either they built their own home, or found an abandoned cabin, or in some cities, might have found a house to rent, but the concept of apartments didn't come until a little later. Good thoughts about heating and cooking!Miralee Ferrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09431092886100324593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-77410233148813855862014-01-14T13:14:54.818-05:002014-01-14T13:14:54.818-05:00Hi Patti, how fun that you're also writing abo...Hi Patti, how fun that you're also writing about a boardinghouse setting! Thanks so much for taking the time to read my post.Miralee Ferrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09431092886100324593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-22136651141337515402014-01-13T23:28:04.270-05:002014-01-13T23:28:04.270-05:00Very interesting on boarding houses, and I've ...Very interesting on boarding houses, and I've read several fiction books where boarding houses were used. Me, I'd go for the nicer home. I'd have to take in laundry to pay for it! Loved the post. sharon, wileygreen1(at)yahoo(dot)comsharon mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10130208778591424260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-60795462829798107202014-01-13T15:48:48.741-05:002014-01-13T15:48:48.741-05:00Miracle, your post was so interesting. I believe t...Miracle, your post was so interesting. I believe there was a boarding house back in the 1800's in the San Juan mountains near Silverton, Co. Very interesting!Melanie Backushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09727406782355039525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-81968695685790264092014-01-13T15:44:13.548-05:002014-01-13T15:44:13.548-05:00Hi, Miralee! I enjoyed this fascinating post and ...Hi, Miralee! I enjoyed this fascinating post and I love Katherine's boardinghouse in the Love Blossoms in Oregon series!Britney Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02972950656114757798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-22880926556929595542014-01-13T10:30:04.308-05:002014-01-13T10:30:04.308-05:00Thank you Mirallee, I really enjoyed your post on...Thank you Mirallee, I really enjoyed your post on boardinghouses. They appear so frequently in books that it is nice to have a better image of them.<br />Your new book sounds wonderful and it is added to my TBR list. Congratulations on it,<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00754548601652231995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-25734801012185969542014-01-13T10:00:43.849-05:002014-01-13T10:00:43.849-05:00Good morning Miralee, thanks for the post today o...Good morning Miralee, thanks for the post today on boardinghouses, loved reading your comments. I like reading about this time period and will be looking for this book. In Savannah Ga there was a place called Ms Wilkes Boarding house that started out that way many years ago then changed into a resturant where many important people visited and ate. I am sure there were many stories to be told when it was a boarding house. Savannah is quite a historical place and have read many stories set there.<br />thanks for sharing today<br /><br />Paula Opolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16382710562280127463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-45194190236306894242014-01-13T09:54:31.854-05:002014-01-13T09:54:31.854-05:00I wondered why newcomers chose a boardinghouse ove...I wondered why newcomers chose a boardinghouse over an apartment. But housework and cooking took up so much time, it would be impossible to work the longer 19th century hours and keep house, too. Besides, with cooking and heating requiring a fire, having someone home to tend it was necessary. Labor saving devices and new methods of staying warm allowed people to live alone.Cathy Richmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01275758996612230885noreply@blogger.com