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To:
All D'45 Members, Wives, Widows, Friends - and - our extended
family - Dartmouth '44's, Dartmouth '46's
Dartmouth ' 45 2004 - "Mini Mini"
Sunday, March 14, 2004
Punta Gorda Fla. Ponce De Leon Park
The Florida Mini has become a tradition - with 7 mini's of experience our plan
is to assure # 8 is one you've got to make. After all at what better place
could a robust, mature, eager group of "D" seniors meet to cavort,
eat,drink and warm their bones - especially with classmates who know all their
lies and
we can speak only in lofty truths and, in an election year, have scholarly
discussions of lofty ideals and the future direction of NASA's space probes.
( Go to the
NASA web site if you wish be the expert who leads this latter discussion).
Obviously, veterans of this Mini, and Florida "snowbirds" and retirees
know Florida well: the fun, the camaraderie, the beer, the lunch, the romantic
sun and moonlight on the beach. However, many of our potential joiners may not.
If so, Airlines, resorts, each area are all in fierce competition - take a look
at Airlines, particularly Jet Blue's Web sit, Magazine/ newspaper ads,special "Deals" available
with credit card points, tie-ins with hotels, attractions, etc., Get away from
the traps at Disneyland, Sea World for a whole new adventure . Keep in mind you
will be joining one the premier "intellectual' groups (like yourself ,
at this Mini ). ( Free 6 pack to take home if you fill out the coupon somewhere
on this information enticed you into joining us.
The directions Bob Paulson printed in the Class newsletter last year are still
correct so we will not tax our reportorial skills further but rather borrow many
of his words:
Location: Any Florida map will show you where "heavenly" Punta Gorda
is located. Once there drop off Rte, 75 Nor S at exit 29; Take Rte 17 West (becomes
Marion Ave.) Cross Rte 41N, then S, continue on W. Marion through "Punta
Gorda Isles"; cross three small canal bridges, bear left to end of road
in Ponce de Leon Park. Turn right immediately to see picnic shelter near "Wild
Animal Refuge (do not stop there they like older, tender flesh). The park is
about 3.5 miles from Rte 41. If it rains , which it can't possibly do, come
to the Park and we will tell you the location of Tom Armstrong's house at 161
Gulf
View Rd., P.G.
Informal; picnic-style catered lunch. $ 25.00 each.Soft drinks, beer, wine
and soft drinks provided. BYOB if you wish. For dietary or other reasons bring
your
own lunch - $5.00 each for reservation in advance, Gather at 11 AM to 12 PM.
or earlier if you want to explore the area. Chat, eat around 1:15 pm depending
on hunger of assembled group. Llater in the afternoon or evening, if enough
are interested, a boat ride, etc. We'll be back shortly with what we've uncovered
that will interest and entice you further. In the meantime, send your thoughts.
Overnight Accommodations: If desired: a motel nearby, make you're own reservations:
Best Western 941-1165
Holiday Inn Mariana Resort 941-639-2167
four or five at local D-45's available, Inquire,
We had over 40 attendees last year. We're shooting for 50 this year. The college
says there are 75 classmates, wives and widows living in Florida - not counting
the '44s and '46s and we know many others are here in March. If you know any
how may not see this notice in the newsletter or web site please encourage
them to come. We do need a head count so please send in your reservation and
check
for $25.00 per person now ASAP. Make check out to "Tom Armstrong".
Want more info? Call Tom Armstrong 941-575-4972
Loring & Alice Woods 941-496-9320
John & Molly White Jan/ Feb. 207- 865-6957 - Mar. 941-637-3797
PHOTO's --- We need a photo(s) of last year picnic (or previous years) to show
the unininiated how great the gatherings have been. Send them to Paul
Caravatt at 274 Westport Road, Wilton CT 06897 or to Anthony
Green and
we'll put them on the web site and, promise to return them immediately. Many
photos
will
be taken by attendees for the competition
and prize to be announced at the picnic.
Print an RSVP form here
RSVP To
Tom Armstrong
161 Gulfview Rd.
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
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