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From: "Bill & Connie Kelly" <>
Subject: Re: [MNHENNEP] The joys of MN - why did our ancestors stay?
Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2002 14:43:12 -0700
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Unfortunately I was unable to watch the whole show. I did get tired of the women complaining though. Especially about not being able to wear make up. From the previews shown, it looks like they are going be dealing with snow. That should be real interesting. I'll see how long I can take it tonight.

Connie


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From: "Greg" <>
To: <>
Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2002 1:37 PM
Subject: Re: [MNHENNEP] The joys of MN - why did our ancestors stay?


> I started to watch that, but got tired of the people complaining.
> What did they expect? It's like they lazy people on the Survivor
> show, complaining about having to work hard...Why did they apply in
> the first place...
> Greg
>
> On Tue, 30 Apr 2002 11:10:08 -0700, Bill & Connie Kelly wrote:
> >I watch the first of a three part series last night on our PBS
> >station
> >about 3 modern day families giving up modern conveniences to live as
> >our
> >ancestors did in 1883. If you are able to find it on your PBS
> >station it
> >might be worth viewing. It is called Frontier House . It starts at
> >9:00 west
> >coast time tonight and Wednesday night.
> >
> >It was fascinating.I agree with you , Jo. I would probably be a woos
> >too.
>
>
>
>

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