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  1. texasmr2

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    #1 texasmr2, Jul 8, 2014
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    I just thought some of you here could appreciate the news I received today. A few months back my father mentioned to me that there was a Travis family reunion coming up soon which was very exciting news for both of us. Some of you may remember that my dad and I try to spend as much time together now unless our schedules do not allow. Dad will be 80yr's old in October and this reunion will not only be a chance (possibly the last) for him to see family members he has not seen in 50+yr's but it will also be a chance for me to meet family members I have never met.

    One topic I do hope to learn more about is exactly what our relationship is with Col. William Barrett Travis. I know we are blood related as my father is named after his son Charles Edward so hopefully I will be able to gain more knowledge/insight as to our real connection. Heck there could be historic documents held deep within the family archives that have long been forgotten and just need a good dusting.

    The biggest plus though is that my father will have his son beside him and he is over the moon!
     
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    Hope this bodes well for you and yours.


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    Precious times and memories with the "old man"...should be a real 'Hootenanny'.

    Thanks.
     
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    #4 texasmr2, Jul 21, 2014
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    It was a great reunion yet I was mistaken as the reunion was for family from my fathers mothers side of the family, Wootan and not Travis, but that was irrelevant. Lots of love, food, hugs and enjoying each others company and reconnecting with our heritage. Our host was my fathers cousin Dina (she is a pistol), who he grew up with for the first five years of his life, and it is simply amazing at how many memories they both remembered. So many family members that one weekend will not help remembering all the names (going back next year God willing) but when you are with kin names are not always necessary. I learned a bunch about my history/bloodline and sharing this time with my father and brother is something we all will remember until our last day.

    I almost forgot to add that my MPG, 850 miles/25 gallons, was 33.84, not bad right?

    1st picture: Me and my brother (middle) with his wife.
    2nd picture: My father and his sister in front of the homestead they spent their childhood.
    3rd picture: A quick family pic.
    4th picture: A family picture, the tall guy in the back is my great grandfather and the gentleman sitting in front of him is my great-great grandfather.
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    Good food, good company, good gas MPG - can't ask for more than that. Looks like a great time.
     
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    Thanks Tom and you are correct, home made country gravy over home made sausage and biscuits every morning and being forced to eat more, good times and family rules!!!

    Crap now I'm craving Dina's gravy. lol
     
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    Very glad you were able to make the trip.
     
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    #8 texasmr2, Jul 21, 2014
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    Thank you and God willing we will return next year.

    My brother and I with Miss Dina...(see how all that good eating effects ones "semi-semi-perfect" portrait? lol
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