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From: "Caradwen Braskat" <>
Subject: Re: [WHITNEY-L] an invitation to hold the reunion in MN
Date: Mon, 3 Feb 2003 23:17:08 -0800
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Wow - this would be lovely. A large chunk of my family (the family that
married into the Whitney Descendants) is from MN. I have numerous relatives
burried in the Minneopa Cemetery near Mankato.

This would be soo cool, and sounds like the good start for an reasonably
inexpensive option.

Just my .02

Caradwen in California
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jo Hogle" <>
To: <>
Sent: Monday, February 03, 2003 10:00 PM
Subject: [WHITNEY-L] an invitation to hold the reunion in MN


> Allan
> We don't have Blackflies in Minnesota, at least not down in the Metro. We
> only have mosquitoes capable of carrying off small children and pets.
> <<weg>>
> There is much history in Minnesota, Historic Ft Snelling is an intriguing
> place, although for folks from the east it is all fairly recent history.
> An Invitation....
> As I think about it... I live in a large luxury apartment building that is
> walking distance from the Radisson Plymouth (about 2 city blocks) and
within
> a mile of several lesser expensive hotels and motels. We have 3 nice size
> (and comfortably appointed) party rooms that could easily be used for
> comfortable gatherings, discussion groups and such - We have large family
> gatherings there often (using all rooms we easily accommodate 75 or more
> people at one time). With the use of the patio and the connecting areas
we
> could accomodate 100 - 150 with no problem I would think. With stoves and
> refrigerators in the rooms, we could even have catered lunches if we so
> chose.
> This could be a much less formal setting, with restaurants nearby for
meals
> and such, and the Radisson close for a banquet if we wanted (there are
other
> places as well). Granted, it is a distance to the Mall of America(12-15
> miles), the Minnesota History Center (25 miles) and such, but it is an
> option nonetheless. A bus to take a tour of the area, to the mall, or to
> the history center, might be rented reasonably as well. I might even be
> able to get a deal through my brother-in-law - and get him to do the
> driving. But I won't hold my breath.
> I plan small informal family gatherings, I don't know anything about
> planning a large formal reunion, but the space is here (AND FREE to me as
a
> tenant) so funds could be spent on other things.
> And Allan, you and Ginny would have that opportunity to take advantage of
> the standing invitation to stay at my place. I would love to return your
> hospitality.
> Just a wild off the top of my head thought!
> Jo Hogle
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <>
> To: <>
> Sent: Friday, January 31, 2003 11:30 PM
> Subject: Re: [WHITNEY-L] WHY RUGBY- try Minnesota
>
>
> > Dear Pewhit and WRG:
> >
> > I would probably find a way to get to Minnesota, but insist on one
answer
> > first. WHEN ARE THE BLACKFLIES OUT? Other than that season, I would
> enjoy
> > both the natural beauties of the Land of 1000 Lakes and the historic
> aspect
> > of things like the Whitney Hotel. Also, there probably should be a few
> > uncontacted Whitneys in Minnesota -- as I seem to remember there have
been
> > some there since the mid-19th century.
> >
> > Allan E. Green
> >
> >
>

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