I didn't mention this in my last letter, but I enjoyed your interview in the library newsletter. I didn't realize there were 3 openings in the Oshkosh library. Erie might have to close 5 branch libraries because of the cut in state aid. I know our lib. has to cut hours. It's too bad.
I got the Chadwick catalog & I might get a blazer there. There sure isn't much in the stores I like.
Someone, Marsha Bines Swanson, in your class died of cancer. Last week there was a death notice of someone in Dale's class, no he was a yr. older but Dale knew him. Heart.
Dale is cleaning out under the basement stairs. Think I mentioned a post is rotten & he plans to put a new one in. Lot of junk to be thrown out. Even found the wading pool we bo't for the boys one summer you were here.
I'm watching the Braves at Fla. Braves are ahead but it's only the 1st inning.
Noticed the weather report said rain for Wisc. So I wonder if Andy is playing football in the rain.
Sheila & Sue (another operator) are leaving Jerry's shop & opening their own on upper Conewango across the from dance studio. Jerry was to receive a registered letter today with the news. Sheila & Sue have a good following & will take a lot of business from Jerry. If he gets tough with them, they'll leave immediately as the shop is ready. If he accepts it OK, they'll stay on awhile so he can cover the bills. The other girls there don't have much of a following so they don't bring in much profit. Sheila & Sue don't feel they are getting full pay for all their long hours. And they found out Jerry used the shop credit card for personal use. I'll find out more on Mon. when I get a perm. '
I'm pretty well set for next Wed. I decided on a pumpkin dessert. Cake mix makes a crust-mixed with melted butter & nuts -- then a pumpkin filling & saved 1 c. crumbs for on top. I'll have 2 kinds of cookies & ice cr. if someone doesn't like pumpkin. A bar cooky for one & note quite decided on the other. (changed my mind & served cake)
Lilith Johnson called today to say they won't be coming. Just found out she has to see a heart specialist & she has sugar so bad it has affected her eyes. She can hardly see anymore.
Barb says 6 more sizes & Andy will catch to the L.A. Laker, whose name won't come to the surface. I'm sure you know who I mean, or is it whom? Shack O'Neal is the name I want. I'm not sure of the spelling.
Not it's Sat. the 13th & what a day for college football. Both Barb & I didn't think Ohio State would win but they did by holding on the goal line.
Made my regular coffee cake this A.M. & Spritz and I made pie crust -- I like to have it in the freezer.
Now I'm watching my poor Mets at Montreal.
Dale is fertilizing the lawn U& Barb is working upstairs & she'll be switching TV between checking on the Mets & watching Penn State football & they are having some troubles.
Wed the 17th. My meeting is in the past & all went well -- but I could have done better.
Dale left for Rochester again but only for Thurs. This time the session in on electronics in the new cars. I think that's what he said as he left, but don't quote me!
Tues & Wed. have been beautiful fall days. But late Thurs. & Fri we are to get Isabel's rains.
Today Ret. Gen Wesley Clark announced he will run for pres. on the Dem ticket. Barb likes him -- she has listened to him on T.V. What do you think his chances are?
In today's USA puzzle -- I started it & when I get stuck Barb takes over. If she' can't complete it, it comes back to me & I try to finish it. Today's puzzle had "Virgin of Kocanic paradise". Finally there were enough letter to make me think it was HOURI. I looked it up in the big dictionary & I was right. I've had it before & my memory is still good!!
After having the ladies here this aft, I wasn't in the mood to make supper so we had Pizza Hut pizza. It was fine with Dale as he wanted to leave by 6 pm. It takes almost 3 hours.
Dale fertilized the lawn at the right time as we had a nice gentle rain & you can already see the difference.
Next week I have to clean out my closet part with things I don't wear. Hope I follow thru.
It was nice talking to Andy on his birthday. I like the football program you sent me. If I counted right there are 9 fellow 6' or over. Dale commented on #71 John Stucki 5'7" weighing 2498. Is it muscle -- he doesn't look that big. I recognize many names of Andy's friends from your letters.
Today I've been watching the Weather Channel a lot -- what a storm. We're expecting to get rain late tonite & tomorrow. They are playing high school football Sat. instead of Fri due to the expected rain.
Guess I'll get ready for bed. All is fine here.
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