What people are saying about the Christmas Genealogy Tour

I liked everything. The classes were great. (2005)

I'm excited. Wish we didn't have to wait an entire year to do this again! (2005).

I enjoyed the camaraderie with attendees, breakfasts, but most of all the expert help. (2005)

I come on the tour because it is fun, easy and you take care of us! (2005)

I liked the breakfasts and pies! - and of course, the people. I always have fun and enjoy seeing everyone. (2005).

I really like the good organization, the professional assistance available, and the general friendliness. (2005)

I enjoyed the great organization, the professionals to help us and the camaraderie. (2005)

I liked the professional help, the people and being close to the library. (2005)

You are doing a great job. (2005)

Donna is great! The pros were very helpful and friendly. (2005)

I liked all the smiles, breakfast and the terrific maid service. (2005)

I learned a lot and I wouldn't miss it next year. (2005)

I enjoyed the dinners at various restaurants. I'll be back next year because I find it profitable and fun. (2005)

I really like the breakfasts and always the people. I wouldn't “not come” on the tour! 2005

I enjoyed the attendees, the breakfasts, and all the consultants to help you. It's like a family reunion. (2005)

Love the group - love the place and I like everything! (2005)

I really like the great breakfasts. (2005)

I love coming on the tour! (2005)

I liked the accessibility of the records and the great people. (2005)

I liked the accessibility to the library and the people who attend. (2005)

I felt I got more than my money's worth this year. (2005)

I liked the friends - new and old; the networking with each other and the great researchers and teachers. I really enjoyed the great lunches at the Church Office Building. (2005)

The tour was well structured. Breakfast gets better every year! (2005)

I loved the hours and hours of research. If it doesn't work, go right on to the next - also the good research help. The in-depth resources are amazing. (2005)

I thought the tour was excellent. I worked on my husband's lines and got three grandfathers back to early 1800s and one back to 1750s! Fun - Fun - Fun! (2005)

You can't make this tour better. It is the best - and that includes breakfast! (2005)

I liked the people and the opportunity to get so much help. Where else could I have such fun in a congenial group? (2005)

I liked everything. The food was good and lots of fun was had by all. (2005)

I enjoyed the great breakfasts and the good helpers (2005)

You folks do a good job of planning. I liked the classes, the helpful experts, the great breakfasts and the nice warm room! (2005)

I really liked the central location of the hotel - and I really enjoyed breakfast. Love Salt Lake City! (2005)

I liked everything - the staff, classes and fellow attendees. I enjoyed the week very much. I accomplished a lot of research and enjoyed meeting new people who share the “genealogy bug.”

I like everything about the tour and wouldn't miss it! (2005)

I enjoy renewing friendships - and harassing Bill. (2005)

I enjoy the help and encouragement. (2005)

I found info. I was really looking for. (2005)

You have wonderful staff and helpful, friendly people. (2005)

I had a good time. You've got good experts and a good group! (2005)

I really like the leaders, the helpers and the library. (2005)

I liked the professional staff, class offerings and good friends. You have wonderful professional staff! I worked a great deal with Dwight and some with George and Kevan (my first foray in German records!) (2005)

I liked the syllabus, the classes, the personal time with the professional genealogists, and everything! The library staff is helpful. (2005)

I can't think of anything you can do to make the tour better. I loved the delicious breakfasts, and the variety of classes. Wade Hone's help was a real treat.

I liked the people and the professionals. (2005)

It's nice to meet new people and find out how they do things. Breakfasts were great! (2005)

Monday night dinner was great! (2004)

I had a great time. There is so much material here which is not on the Internet or to be found in any other library. (2004)

What did you like about the tour? The people. It's a treat for me to be here and have the opportunity to get films quickly. (2004)

What did you like about the tour? Availability of professionals and friends. (2004)

Are you planning to return next year? Absolutely! (2004)

Are you planning to return next year? Yes. Why? The people and the time. (2004)

What did you like about the tour? Professional genealogists, breakfasts, store for genealogy books and CDs. Also, the classes. (2004)

Excellent professional genealogists, working with other people with similar goals. (2004)

What was the best thing about the tour? Toss up between access to experts and meeting others with the "genealogy bug" from around the country. (2004)

Great classes with great instructors. It was really nice to have such a variety. The one-on-one time was great. (2004)

The staff gives you a lot of help. Gets you going in the right direction. Great classes, learned a lot. (2004)

The whole week was a great learning experience for me. (2004)

Enjoyed myself and did a lot of good quality research. With the available assistance, I feel I got as much done as was practical. I never felt frustrated or floundering. (2004)

Did you extend your family lines? Yes, way back. (2004)

What did you like about the tour? Help from the experts. (2004)

Are you planning to return next year? Hope to. Why? The pros. (2004)

Are you planning to return next year? Yes. Why? Because I like it! (2004)

What was the best thing about the tour? The caring and kindness of the tour staff and faculty. (2004)

What was the best thing about the tour? Everything. (2004)

I enjoy the camaraderie and professionals (2004)

Everyone here is family (2004)

What did you like about the tour? The friendships made. the great researchers who were so helpful. The teachers of the workshops were great. Breakfasts were great -- Dee was super! (2004)

Everything is taken care of in a friendly manner. (2004)

What did you like about the tour? First of all, all the people. I enjoy it all. (2004)

This is really the only chance I have to do research. (2004)

Are you planning to return next year? Yes. Why? Productivity. (2004)

What did you like about the tour? The atmosphere and positive attitude of all involved. (2004)

Are you planning to return next year? Yes. To have more fun. (2004)

What did you like about the tour? The classes, the one-on-one sessions, and the whole group. This was really a fun and productive vacation. (2004)

Experts made the difference. (2004)

It's now a part of my Christmas traditions! (2004)

High quality staff. I found more items to follow up, plus it was quite an enjoyable experience this year. (2004)

What did you not like about the tour? Liked it all -- seemed too short. Are you planning to return next year? Yes. Why? Cannot miss you all. (2004)

I enjoyed the entire week. The classes were great [as were] the research helpers.

The various seminars were good, even the ones I'd observed previously elsewhere. I especially liked the enthusiasm and knowledge shared by Trudy Schenk. Her presentation was great and her assistance will be my own special Christmas gift this year. Thanks for everything. Hope I can come again sometime. - SM

Great tour! Appreciated the friendly help in so many areas.

It has been wonderful!

Plan to be back for 3rd year. Love Trudy - she has taken me back 8 generations from an immigrant on one line... . - DR

Everyone is so helpful. ... Thank you for a lovely and productive week. - VM

Excellent planning. I liked the classes - as a first timer and as a new (less than 1 year) genealogist, and I needed the info from the experts. ... Thank you very much for providing a great research experience. - JH

Please let the staff (volunteers and missionaries) at the Library know how much we appreciate their help and patience. They were wonderful!

Absolutely great. Very positive about the [Heritage Creations] staff and I was extremely pleased at the knowledge and help of Dwight Radford. The facilities and resources were outstanding. It was a real pleasure meeting Leland, Donna and Patty. They really made us welcome and were quick to answer questions and resolve problems. I am excited about all that I found, the good nature of the attendees, and the willingness of everyone to help others. I'll be back. - SM

The seminars were great. The professional help I signed up for was great. The hotel location is great. This was my first trim and I had a fantastic time. YW

The tour has been outstanding - everything is so well organized and smooth.

Everything was perfect as usual. - JR

Great tour. My first time. I liked the personal attention - ride from the airport and help at the library. Experts were great. - RR

Super!!!

We were so happy to get to come this year. I was just like a kid in a candy shop - so excited. We enjoyed everything. - LG

I loved the classes, and al the help we had. The only problem was, I could not use the FHL in my nightgown!! Thanks. - KG

I am very pleased with everything. Especially all the help and friendly people.

It was great. Well organized - great people - want to do it again.

This was my first time on the tour, so I don't have anything to compare this one to. I really enjoyed myself and was able to get some new info for my families. I definitely have incentive to return. I enjoyed the Salt Lake City tour. Everyone has been very helpful this week. I look forward to returning again! - BF

Great tour! Extended several lines 1 generation and one by 2 generations. Located military records on 6 Revolutionary War soldiers! Got a copy of one RW Pension application which was packed with family info.

Hope to do this again next year! - LM

We enjoyed the tour this year. As usual we liked having the experts to help us, especially Dwight and Trudy. The staff of [Heritage Creations] is so friendly, cheerful, and helpful. ... We will recommend this tour to our friends. - HF

I really enjoyed this week - the people were nice. The professionals researchers were great ... . I learned a great deal about research methods.

This was our first year and we thoroughly enjoyed it. The time spent was very educational and productive. Learned many things! Very pleased with the researchers and the atmosphere.

I appreciate the work of the "pros" --- gracious, gentle, non-condescending.

It was great. The professional researchers were like gods. They had so much knowledge of the subject. They helped me beyond my wildest dreams. ... Everyone was so pleasant and helpful. - EN

My main complaint is that I did not have enough time! You are right - I should have queried the library staff sooner. ... The entire week was well organized, interesting. Rooms nice, etc. Local restaurant fine, inexpensive and tasty. - JS

I was impressed with the professional help available. I toured Salt Lake City and was pleased with the knowledge of the tour guide. Everyone was friendly.

I had a wonderful time. The people you hire to help us are great! The classes are very good and I learn so much each time I attend. - KG

Thought the tour was excellent! Classes were well done and very informative. Consultants were extremely helpful.

As a first timer the Tour was grand. The research team and staff were all available for questions and directions and most helpful. It is imperative to have them as the Library is just overwhelming. The City Tour really helped and provided a much needed break.

The professionals were wonderful and a must. - JM

I had a wonderful time. My first [trip] to Salt Lake City. - SK

I had a great time. ... Everyone was so helpful!

Our goal was to get "comfortable" with the library so that we could return on our own. We succeeded in learning our way around. The researchers attached to the tour were extremely helpful - and patient! I was also very impressed with the library volunteers. They were eager to help us succeed. Leland and Donna were always ready to answer questions.

A wonderful week! Enjoyed: the breakfasts, the consultants, the classes, Donna's role as hostess, the closeness of the hotel to the Library, the resources at the Library. See you next year. Thank you. - JH

Everything was great. Had a terrific time! See you next year. - MB

Fantastic! Only one complaint - ...all my stuff fit into one suitcase on the way to SLC, but no way will 2 suitcases do on the way home! Too many books from the [genealogy store] and copies. Yahoo! Again, thank you Leland. - JD

It was great!

Great job. - JV

The event was great!! All of the consultants were helpful and kind. I appreciated your kindness... . It is obvious a lot of planning went into this and it is really appreciated. - GH

I had a wonderful time. The staff was so helpful and fun to be with. I really enjoyed the classes. They were very informative. - JH

Had a great trip, see you next year.

Thanks for a most wonderful week. We both enjoyed everyone. - M & S

Thank you for a good week, I enjoyed every minute of it. Those breakfasts were super - Leland really knows how to pick those "yummy goodies." ... I like the way everything is planned and works out well, and how Donna watches over us and keeps us enthused. Looking forward to next year.

Commend you on the quiet, peaceful organization! ... Wade Hone is my hero! - SS

Thanks for a great experience and helpful consultants - terrific program. - SH

It was a great week - wonderful vacation. ... Food at each offering was good quality and delicious. ... I'm not sure how the tour folks can be so chipper, cheerful and helpful morning, noon and night for a whole week! Wonderful! I felt very welcome, and had no fear to ask questions. You guys were super!! Thanks for everything.

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