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The Green Giant.

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with WHISPERING PINES REALTY 20398180

On a recent road trip we stopped in Blue Earth, Mn.

Green Giant still grows and packages their Peas and Corn.

The statue we erected as a tribute to the company by the businesses

of the town.

Besides the statue, they give tours of the plant also.

Although we were there on an off day, we have heard that this tour is well worth taking.

If you get the chance, stop by.  The Statue is right behind the Dairy Queen right on the main road

(169).  It is on the south side of town.

Well worth the hour or so.

 

It was a great sunny but not good for photo's.

The Green Giant is 35 feet tall.

Like I said, a great place to visit

 

 

Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, William Feela that's a brand that will never be forgotten....

Oct 16, 2017 04:00 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

I remember watching the commericals years ago. Nice statue in Mr. Green's honor!

Oct 16, 2017 04:17 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning William. Your title had me thinking Minnesota! Maybe one of these days. Enjoy your day 

Oct 16, 2017 05:16 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

William, sure sounds like this would be a great tour to take when visiting Minnesota!  

Oct 16, 2017 06:08 AM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Thanks, William.  I would love to get up there and take this tour some time.  (In the summer.)

Oct 16, 2017 06:39 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much for sharing your experience and your photographs.

Oct 16, 2017 07:31 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning William. I like the photos and think a tour there would be fun and interesting.

Oct 16, 2017 07:59 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Ho, ho, ho...Great Giant! I can hear the jingle. Thanks for the share.

( FYI, on another note, I know I've always followed you, but noticed it wasnt the case. I've fixed it again. Gremlins...grrr)

Oct 16, 2017 09:53 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Hadn't thought of the Jolly Green Giant in forever! I remember so many commercials with him as a kid.

Oct 16, 2017 10:32 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

William,

He also stands proudly in Le Sueur, MN.  My mother was the food research librarian, and they were later purchased by Nabisco.  A

Oct 16, 2017 01:20 PM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

HI William Feela - I remember as a little girl collecting box tops for different reasons from green giant. 

Oct 16, 2017 02:29 PM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good morning William Feela - who does not know the Jolly Green Giant.  I would love to tour that plant.

Oct 17, 2017 05:24 AM
Vern Eaton
Askov, MN
Realtor 651-674-7449

Bill, I have not seen this, but then seldom a reason to get down to that area,

Oct 17, 2017 07:57 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I would enjoy that tour and if up that way, I'll be sure to check it out.

Oct 17, 2017 07:00 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I'm sure I've gone past the Green Giant several times while criss-crossing the great state of Minnesota William Feela 

Oct 19, 2017 08:13 PM
MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900
Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty - San Jose, CA
Family Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes 40+ Years

I still remember those "jolly green giant" commercials William Feela. 

Oct 20, 2017 03:53 PM
Corey Martin
Martin Presence Group - Ruston, LA
Real Estate and Management Solutions

It sounds like a great place to visit. Thanks for telling us about it. 

Nov 14, 2017 12:21 PM
Michael Eisenberg
eXp Realty - Bellingham, WA
Bellingham Real Estate Guy

Thanks for sharing this iconic photo, everyone knows the Jolly Green Giant, not many know where he lives.

Nov 14, 2017 04:46 PM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

I can't imagine a 35 foot tall green giant statue - what a fun day trip! Thanks for sharing!

Nov 14, 2017 07:15 PM
Debra Leisek
Bay Realty,Inc Homer Alaska - Homer, AK

Ho Ho Ho Green Giant!!! loved that commerical.. the statue has to be pretty impressive!  thank you for shairng this... made me smile! 

Nov 14, 2017 11:19 PM