Ashville: Someday We Will Meet

Kate's Date with Ashville

While scrolling around the internet recently I came across a quirky traveling blog by a young lady named Kate.  The blog called Adventurous Kate chronicles the travels of Kate, mostly traveling solo around the world.

First of all, I do appreciate her introduction of herself and giving great information about safety for women traveling by themselves.  That is a reality when traveling abroad that should always be on the forefront of one's mind.

I was especially intrigued by the article 14 Reasons Why I am Smitten with Ashville, North Carolina.
I like when someone gets into the nooks and crannies of a town; more of the off the beaten path.
Overall, I do anticipate a trip to Ashville mainly because of Biltmore; the largest estate of the Vanderbilt's.  I am fan of great estates from the Gilded Era.  This one is like Disneyland for me.

There are some listings for great places to eat and shop that I will definitely make a note of when I make my visit down south.

Note: I have attempted for 3 days to leave a message on this page and even created an IT ticket but to no avail there is no way to leave a post.  I have emailed Kate.  She might not be aware of it. I feel it is necessary to support and encourage fellow bloggers around you.

Update: A page was put up this morning stating one cannot make a guest post.  That is really funny and kinda weird seeing how there are posts from other people.  The only way I can figure is she is apart of a class or a group that only post amongst themselves.

Bannerman Castle: Wikipedia Update

Wiki Fancy Pants

A few weeks ago, I had a lovely visit to Bannerman Castle during Memorial Day Weekend.  When I came home I decided to do some researching on the history of the island of Pollepel.  The island is located on the Hudson River across from Beacon, New York. No better place then to start with Wikipedia, I thought.  The page had a lot of good information but I was surprised after reading popular culture section that there was no mention of the retired couple who donate their time and efforts maintaining the grounds and running the tours on the island.  Both Wesley and his wife Barbara H. Gottlick are the authors of several books about the island. One of my favorites is a children's book called "My name is Eleanor."


Wikipedia page : Pollepel Island (redirected from Bannerman Castle)


I am very excited and feel pretty impressed with myself.  The updated edition is still reflected in the popular culture section of the Wiki-page.


The book is loosely based on the journals of an Ulster County resident named Eleanor Seeland who is now in her late 80s. As a young girl she lived on the island with her family.  The book is based fictionally in the present with the child self of Eleanor meeting up with kids of today.  It's a fun read with imagination. 


I'm glad I got to participate in the recognition of someone doing something swell in the world.


As for Wikipedia, I am now filled with knowledge of this power I have. I now ponder what else I may edit or update on Wikipedia in the future. Bwahahaha