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From: "Elissa Scalise Powell, CG" <>
Subject: Re: [APG] 1st genealogy pub in America
Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 22:26:19 -0400
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The only thing better than a genealogy pub with everyone's favorite brew
would be to add the library that Craig has envisioned in his retirement
community. Just picture this: big tables spread with papers and books with a
long oak bar along the one wall (microfilm viewing stations optional) and
bookshelves along the back and other side wall. The front is all glass
overlooking a marvelous landscape or gardens, or even a cobblestone town
center complete with fountain. The books in this retirement community are
the accumulation of the personal libraries of the residents. A sign swings
in the gentle breeze "Surname Pub" with the symbol of a pedigree chart. Of
course free wireless is the norm and there is always a few "regulars" on
hand to brainstorm brick wall problems with or to reminisce: "Remember the
FGS conference in the Quad Cities?" "Yeah, how can anyone forget?"

Craig, if you build it, they will come.

-- Elissa

> -----Original Message-----
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> Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2008 9:42 PM
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>
> Craig, are you now abandoning your vision for a genealogical retirement
> community in favor of a genealogical pub?
>
> If so, I hope you'll locate it in a major population center, close to
public
> transportation, and not limit the single malt selection to Scotch.

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