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luvsginger · 05-08-2008, 10:45 PM

The "Count" and "Countess" were trying to explain to their children that their father's family donated the Statue of Liberty to the US.

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Poohtz · 05-08-2008, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by luvsginger

The "Count" and "Countess" were trying to explain to their children that their father's family donated the Statue of Liberty to the US.

Oh gag me!

Poohtz · 05-08-2008, 11:05 PM

Ok, I had to go in and read the history of the Statue and yes I found the Count's relative was mentioned. Funny thing is, it was a gift from France yet it appears that it cost us more to build the spot where it sits than the statue itself. I always like to give gifts that cost the receiver money too. I'm not sure of exact amounts because amounts are all over the place. (the costs appear to have been $250,000 for statue, $270,000 for the base) Anyways, here is what I read about the involvement of the Count's family, it doesn't sound like that big of a deal to me.

On October 25, 1886, Bartholdi and his wife, accompanied by Viscount Ferdinand-Marie de Lesseps, chairman of the Franco-American Union, arrived in America. They were greeted by the American Committee and Joseph Pulitzer. At Bedloe's Island, surrounded by newspaper reporters recording his words for posterity, Bartholdi simply said, "The dream of my life is accomplished."
found at ohranger.com

Juliana · 05-08-2008, 11:21 PM

Don't you know the countlets were abraawwd, dahling, not in NYC, t'all. (Geneva, I think)

Poohtz · 05-08-2008, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Juliana

Don't you know the countlets were abraawwd, dahling, not in NYC, t'all. (Geneva, I think)

Oh well duh! What was I thinking?
I think I found a new pic of Alex!

butlersolar · 05-09-2008, 01:20 AM

I only saw the Statue of Liberty on Bravotv.com

I checked the Bravo tv listings for May 13th and there is no listing for RHONYC on it anywhere. If someone can get the exact date and time, please post here. I've been banned from that other place.

Poohtz · 05-09-2008, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by butlersolar

I only saw the Statue of Liberty on Bravotv.com

I checked the Bravo tv listings for May 13th and there is no listing for RHONYC on it anywhere. If someone can get the exact date and time, please post here. I've been banned from that other place.

Butlersolar, banned? Well you bad bad snarker!
I checked Bravo too, it was down for updates, so maybe they will have it on there soon.

rebotco · 05-09-2008, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by butlersolar

I checked the Bravo tv listings for May 13th and there is no listing for RHONYC on it anywhere. If someone can get the exact date and time, please post here. I've been banned from that other place.

So, I'm in good company!

Bunny555 · 05-09-2008, 03:13 AM

My TV info for the last regular season episode said that the De le Counts visit the statue but I never saw it either.

BRAVOtv.com : Season 1 : Episodes

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Episode 7The de Lesseps take a family trip to the Statue of Liberty, where the Count talks to the kids about the significance of the statue and their family history.

luvsginger · 05-09-2008, 09:59 AM

I can't be the only person that saw that episode, or that portion of the episode! That's so weird!

05-08-2008, 10:45 PM	#1851
luvsginger No Wire Hangers! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hollywood Mansion Posts: 1,010	Re: The Real Housewives of New York City The "Count" and "Countess" were trying to explain to their children that their father's family donated the Statue of Liberty to the US.

05-08-2008, 11:05 PM	#1853
Poohtz Tito grows up! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hairplug City Posts: 751	Re: The Real Housewives of New York City Ok, I had to go in and read the history of the Statue and yes I found the Count's relative was mentioned. Funny thing is, it was a gift from France yet it appears that it cost us more to build the spot where it sits than the statue itself. I always like to give gifts that cost the receiver money too. I'm not sure of exact amounts because amounts are all over the place. (the costs appear to have been $250,000 for statue, $270,000 for the base) Anyways, here is what I read about the involvement of the Count's family, it doesn't sound like that big of a deal to me. On October 25, 1886, Bartholdi and his wife, accompanied by Viscount Ferdinand-Marie de Lesseps, chairman of the Franco-American Union, arrived in America. They were greeted by the American Committee and Joseph Pulitzer. At Bedloe's Island, surrounded by newspaper reporters recording his words for posterity, Bartholdi simply said, "The dream of my life is accomplished." found at ohranger.com Last edited by Poohtz; 05-08-2008 at 11:10 PM.

05-08-2008, 11:21 PM	#1854
Juliana FORT Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 95	Re: The Real Housewives of New York City Don't you know the countlets were abraawwd, dahling, not in NYC, t'all. (Geneva, I think)

05-09-2008, 01:20 AM	#1856
butlersolar FORT Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 10	Re: The Real Housewives of New York City I only saw the Statue of Liberty on Bravotv.com I checked the Bravo tv listings for May 13th and there is no listing for RHONYC on it anywhere. If someone can get the exact date and time, please post here. I've been banned from that other place.

05-09-2008, 09:59 AM	#1860
luvsginger No Wire Hangers! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hollywood Mansion Posts: 1,010	Re: The Real Housewives of New York City I can't be the only person that saw that episode, or that portion of the episode! That's so weird!