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Randall and I went to Biltmore House in Asheville, NC yesterday and the Summer Olympics blanket came along for the ride!

So, first off, I'm excited to hear that this one has gotten underway!

On a different, but related (literally), note, I am related to Frederick Law Olmsted, the man who designed the grounds at Biltmore Estate, the National Zoo here in DC, Central Park in NYC, and several other places. We went to Biltmore years ago on vacation and I would love to go back sometime. Incidentally, my last name is Olmsted. Just thought I'd share!

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yay for famous relatives!!!!!
I have definitely heard of Frederick Law Olmstead, better known as the father of the parks movement or landscaping and architectural design (My degree will be in recreation and parks management, so I have learned about the history of recreation and parks over my time here as well as stuff related directly to what I will be doing in the future....the not too distant future, I might add....Im finishing school in August of next year!!!!!!!wOOt)

yay for famous relatives!!!!!
I have definitely heard of Frederick Law Olmstead, better known as the father of the parks movement or landscaping and architectural design (My degree will be in recreation and parks management, so I have learned about the history of recreation and parks over my time here as well as stuff related directly to what I will be doing in the future....the not too distant future, I might add....Im finishing school in August of next year!!!!!!!wOOt)

That is awesome! I went to Yosemite this summer (back in June) and went to Olmsted point as well. My family and I had our picture taken by the sign with the name on it because that's how we roll, lol.

Just a side note, too... if you use his/our last name in any papers, make sure you spell it right. It's a very common error, but there's no "a" in it.

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Lisa, I updated the blog with your answers. Did you take a picture of Atlantic waves? I would love to add it to the blog as well.

Erica - that's cool! My friends have a dog named Olmsted that they found as a puppy in Central Park. I guess I didn't realize he (the person not the dog) was responsible for more than Central Park.

Sandy and Brenda you are both making me really want to make the trip. Mom and I have been talking about it for years but haven't had the chance yet. I'll have to show her your pictures, they are beautiful!