We hope you had a nice birthday & that you like the sweater. It would look nice with a black turtleneck. If you don't like it - fit, color, etc. it is exchangeable.
When Barb first came home, shopping was something that didn't appeal. How she has changed. I told her it's good she's leaving before I corrupt her any more - i.e., shopping, spending. etc! What fun we are having. Last Thurs we both shopped. I spent birthday money - got a pr. of slacks & a matching sweater vest and a blouse. And a necklace - silver chainlike. Longer length.
Have a gift certificate from the new dept. store. Looked last week but mostly to get acquainted with the layout.
Sat. Barb & I shopped again. She got a cardigan & 2 turtlenecks. Before she got jeans & cords. I only got earrings. We also got a good start on our Christmas shopping. Have to make use of the sales they have. And my Christmas club isn't here yet but it will be here when the bills come from Penney's, Bon Ton & Sears. I spend but I have the money to cover it.
Now that Standard time is here - Dad doesn't like to drive at night so we go to Jamestown for lunch & shopping during the day. Hope to go tomorrow.
Today we went to dinner at The Heights - formerly Jackson Hts. It is nice & the menu improved & good food. We enjoyed our meal.
Today Dad bot both the Buffalo & the Pittsburgh papers so we have plenty of interesting reading.
One of the men that brings his children to the Playroom, asked Barb is she had children.. He said you're so good with children. His youngest blew Barb a goodby kiss & he said I don't even get that. So you'll be getting a good "Nanny". You can't believe how much she has changed & all to the good. Being home has been good for her.
Don't know if I mentioned Dad got a new suit. He looked at Carnahans but didn't see anything. One time at Lakewood Mall we were window shopping & looked at suits & he found just what he wanted & it looks real nice on him.
Dad had to put away his golf clubs. It wasn't a very good summer for golf. You were lucky we had 5 beautiful days when you were here & we haven't seen 5 nice days since.
All is well with us. We send our love.
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Saturday, April 16, 2011
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Monday, July 13, 1987
We are at Gen & Ed's now & their pool is no nice. Left last Wed. & spent Thurs. & Fri. with Edna & Wally. They have room air conditioner so it was pleasant inside. It was & continues to be HOT. At Gen's we have more breezes so it isn't too bad, plus the pool. They have flowers around the sidewalks by the pool. It is so pretty. We'll take pictures so you can see. We've also helped with weeding. Ed has been haying & that's a job.
Tues. nite Edna, Wally & Milly & Jerry will be here for supper. Thurs. we are going to cousin Larry's home for lunch & we'll see Debby & the baby, 1 yr. old. They bot a 200,000 home but homes are high here. She'll have lunch for the 4 of us girls. This was Millie's idea. Fri. we go home. Weather is suppose to break on Wed. Hopes it's true. (trip to Larry's about 1 1/2 hrs. near Boston.)
Today after lunch we went to Eastfield Mall & walked around. Saw a cute skirt on sale but it would have been hard to match with a blouse. On the way home we stopped at Marshall's & saw just the top for it, but it was too late. I don't need it anyway.
Noticed the "For Sale" sign on Barb's house was down & haven't seen the car there. Wondered if she took a trip to Boston to look things over. The job want ads take a couple of pages. Plenty of jobs for school kids, house wives & anyone who wants to work.
Kim finishes her job at the Y the end of July. No hope for a teaching job yet so she plans to work at Watt Office Supply. Will get medical coverage there.
Our Barb has babysat for Lauri twice now. Gone for 6 hrs so she got $12.00. She also got a call from the Employment office. The Elec. Co. needs cleaners for about 6 weeks the middle of Aug. so she had to fill out an application form. She hopes she gets it - 9.40 an hour & she has a good chance as she is a Vet. & a woman & they need a % of women. It's a little late for college students so I hope she has a chance.
They told Dale he's be out this coming Sat. & then they told him he'd need some counseling & it might be a month longer. And when he got his driver's license he could only drive to & from work. Naturally he was disappointed. Whatever it will soon be over.
We are enjoying ourselves. Won't be long now for JoAnna. Saw a pg. woman in church close to her time & felt for her in this terrible weather. We look forward to our visit. Time for a swim.
Oh yes after my blood test, the Dr. said my cholesterole (sp) was high & I should watch it & lose 10 lbs. I'm trying!
Tues. nite Edna, Wally & Milly & Jerry will be here for supper. Thurs. we are going to cousin Larry's home for lunch & we'll see Debby & the baby, 1 yr. old. They bot a 200,000 home but homes are high here. She'll have lunch for the 4 of us girls. This was Millie's idea. Fri. we go home. Weather is suppose to break on Wed. Hopes it's true. (trip to Larry's about 1 1/2 hrs. near Boston.)
Today after lunch we went to Eastfield Mall & walked around. Saw a cute skirt on sale but it would have been hard to match with a blouse. On the way home we stopped at Marshall's & saw just the top for it, but it was too late. I don't need it anyway.
Noticed the "For Sale" sign on Barb's house was down & haven't seen the car there. Wondered if she took a trip to Boston to look things over. The job want ads take a couple of pages. Plenty of jobs for school kids, house wives & anyone who wants to work.
Kim finishes her job at the Y the end of July. No hope for a teaching job yet so she plans to work at Watt Office Supply. Will get medical coverage there.
Our Barb has babysat for Lauri twice now. Gone for 6 hrs so she got $12.00. She also got a call from the Employment office. The Elec. Co. needs cleaners for about 6 weeks the middle of Aug. so she had to fill out an application form. She hopes she gets it - 9.40 an hour & she has a good chance as she is a Vet. & a woman & they need a % of women. It's a little late for college students so I hope she has a chance.
They told Dale he's be out this coming Sat. & then they told him he'd need some counseling & it might be a month longer. And when he got his driver's license he could only drive to & from work. Naturally he was disappointed. Whatever it will soon be over.
We are enjoying ourselves. Won't be long now for JoAnna. Saw a pg. woman in church close to her time & felt for her in this terrible weather. We look forward to our visit. Time for a swim.
Oh yes after my blood test, the Dr. said my cholesterole (sp) was high & I should watch it & lose 10 lbs. I'm trying!
Friday, January 7, 2011
Saturday, March 14, 1987
I'm enclosing some news articles of what's been happening here. Not kept, apparently.
Was nice to get your good news about the house. Sounds wonderful. Somehow I find it hard to think of Paul mowing the lawn, shoveling snow, etc. But you'll love having your own home & really feeling settled. We look forward to a visit next Fall. Both a baby & a house to see.
We are enjoying attending First Luth. Dad isn't as happy having 2 Sun. services ( 8 A.M. + 11 A.M.) & Wed. Lenten midweek. On Wed. they have a supper at 6. Soup is provided & people bring either sandwiches or salad. It is nice. Think we'll attend First Church at times later on. The pastor's hip replacement was successful but he can't be in a car for 3 weeks. He comes back for Holy Week &^ that will be a busy week to start after a serious operation. The people have been so nice to us.
Kim's friends are having a shower for her Mar. 26. It will be a large one & it will be at St. Joseph school.
We meet Barb next Sat at 1 pm in Erie. Did I say they have a new Red Lobster by the Mall & I'd like to eat there. Some Sun. Kim & Lar would like to go with us to Millcreek Mall, shop & then eat at The Red Lobster. I hope all will go well with Barb at home. We're glad to have her - hope she can change to her old self -- date, etc.
Not much going on in our lives. Still reading a lot, crocheting, eating out, & enjoying retirement in general.
Svea is staying with Ruth & Rudy - they thought it was too much for Lila with Min not too week. But they plan to come to the wedding & so do Ruth & Rudy. Oh yes, Lar wants your measurements or has he called. I haven't written for awhile & he said he'd call.
Was nice to get your good news about the house. Sounds wonderful. Somehow I find it hard to think of Paul mowing the lawn, shoveling snow, etc. But you'll love having your own home & really feeling settled. We look forward to a visit next Fall. Both a baby & a house to see.
We are enjoying attending First Luth. Dad isn't as happy having 2 Sun. services ( 8 A.M. + 11 A.M.) & Wed. Lenten midweek. On Wed. they have a supper at 6. Soup is provided & people bring either sandwiches or salad. It is nice. Think we'll attend First Church at times later on. The pastor's hip replacement was successful but he can't be in a car for 3 weeks. He comes back for Holy Week &^ that will be a busy week to start after a serious operation. The people have been so nice to us.
Kim's friends are having a shower for her Mar. 26. It will be a large one & it will be at St. Joseph school.
We meet Barb next Sat at 1 pm in Erie. Did I say they have a new Red Lobster by the Mall & I'd like to eat there. Some Sun. Kim & Lar would like to go with us to Millcreek Mall, shop & then eat at The Red Lobster. I hope all will go well with Barb at home. We're glad to have her - hope she can change to her old self -- date, etc.
Not much going on in our lives. Still reading a lot, crocheting, eating out, & enjoying retirement in general.
Svea is staying with Ruth & Rudy - they thought it was too much for Lila with Min not too week. But they plan to come to the wedding & so do Ruth & Rudy. Oh yes, Lar wants your measurements or has he called. I haven't written for awhile & he said he'd call.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Tuesday, February 24, 1987
Library books have taken preference over letter writing but since there's nothing to read, I'd better write letters.
We've had wonderful, sunny weather - cold but warmed up by the sun. Delicious!
I wrote Barb asking if she'd like to come home - a letter in a Valentine. This A.M. she called - she'd been with friends a couple of weeks - & she will come home as soon as she gets things ready. Is also waiting for a refund tax check. So in 2-3 weeks we could expect her. I'm pleased - she'll be here for the wedding, etc. Mentioned she could have a nanny job north of N.Y.C. Turned it down but the lady said if she changed her mind to let her know.
Dad is going to be busy in March. The past at First Luth, Wrrn. has to have an operation & asked Dad to fill in. Lent starts so it means Lenten mid-weeks as well. And 2 services on Sun. 8 + 11 A.M. He's not too happy but it's hard to say no.
This noon was Seniors citizen's pot luck at church & after lunch Howard Ford showed slides of their trip to China about 1 1/2 years ago. Very interesting - many hotels not that great. Toilet facilities on the primitive side.
Jerome David died last week. Was 65 & had been ill for some time.
Dad & I went to Erie last week. I found a navy dress & like it a lot. Plain navy isn't that easy to find & that's what I wanted.
The Red Lobster by the Millcreek Mall opened last weekend & it must have been crowded all day seeing all the parked cars. Some Sun. after church Lar, Kim, & "us" want to go there for dinner.
We saw "Arsenic and Old Lace" at Players Club & it was so funny & good.
Did I mention we decided to paper the eating area. Got paper - didn't like it & returned unused rolls. Chose a new one & it still hasn't come in. And Dad wants to get it done before March. So it has to come in soon.
Pretty soon we should be seeing robins in the school yard. Some have seen them already.
Guess I'm written out. How are things.
We've had wonderful, sunny weather - cold but warmed up by the sun. Delicious!
I wrote Barb asking if she'd like to come home - a letter in a Valentine. This A.M. she called - she'd been with friends a couple of weeks - & she will come home as soon as she gets things ready. Is also waiting for a refund tax check. So in 2-3 weeks we could expect her. I'm pleased - she'll be here for the wedding, etc. Mentioned she could have a nanny job north of N.Y.C. Turned it down but the lady said if she changed her mind to let her know.
Dad is going to be busy in March. The past at First Luth, Wrrn. has to have an operation & asked Dad to fill in. Lent starts so it means Lenten mid-weeks as well. And 2 services on Sun. 8 + 11 A.M. He's not too happy but it's hard to say no.
This noon was Seniors citizen's pot luck at church & after lunch Howard Ford showed slides of their trip to China about 1 1/2 years ago. Very interesting - many hotels not that great. Toilet facilities on the primitive side.
Jerome David died last week. Was 65 & had been ill for some time.
Dad & I went to Erie last week. I found a navy dress & like it a lot. Plain navy isn't that easy to find & that's what I wanted.
The Red Lobster by the Millcreek Mall opened last weekend & it must have been crowded all day seeing all the parked cars. Some Sun. after church Lar, Kim, & "us" want to go there for dinner.
We saw "Arsenic and Old Lace" at Players Club & it was so funny & good.
Did I mention we decided to paper the eating area. Got paper - didn't like it & returned unused rolls. Chose a new one & it still hasn't come in. And Dad wants to get it done before March. So it has to come in soon.
Pretty soon we should be seeing robins in the school yard. Some have seen them already.
Guess I'm written out. How are things.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Friday, December 26, 1986
I'll start a letter - it might not get finished.
We had a nice Christmas. Lar & Kim were at her grandmother's Christmas Eve & morning. Got here afternoon & we opened our gifts & everyone was remembered with great pleasure. Thanks so much for your gifts. We are enjoying the Hickory Farm Box very much. It's good. The sweatshirts fit & we like them & I like the potpourri burner. Kim had given me some mixture at Thanksgiving & Wed. nite I put some in a pan & it smelled so good. Thanks so much.
Lar, Kim & Dale gave me a mother's ring with 4 stones in it. It is nice to have. They found a ring of mine & got the size that way & it fits. I got a 12 cup coffee pot - the drip kind. I had a 4 cup & wished I had gotten a larger size. Now I have it. Also a set of Corelle Christmas design dishes & a school house type clock. It had a pendulum & strikes on the hour. It looks nice. It's on the wall by the freezer - first I tho't I'd put it in the eating area but we decided against that. Dad gave me a pair of warm slippers, lined moccasin type & they will keep my feet cozy.
Kim likes to collect rocking horses & we found a nicely framed picture of a rocking horse & it says "welcome". She liked it.
Dale was happy to be home. He likes the shirt. They call first to see if it's O.K. for Dale to come home & Dad answered the phone & the man said Dale is very responsible. At church Christmas Eve, Diane Scarcella told us she had a note from Dale in response to a card she sent. He mentioned he'd be home for Christmas Day & how hard it was to have to go back after Thanksgiving. Hard on us, too. But he is fine & we all are doing O.K.
Gen called on Christmas. Mentioned she got your card. And a big thank you for your lovely card. She has been having back trouble & went to the Dr. Feels O.K. now. But she has a crushed vertabrae & that could be a cause. And she also has the dowager's hump. None of the other 3 do. (Edna, Millie, Me.) Ed plans to retire next July 1.
We're going to Jamestown for dinner. More later. We went to Alfie's for a fish dinner; then to the Mall where I got some Christmas things on sale - 1/2 price. Paper, bows, etc. Things have gone fast this year & stores crowded today.
We got some shocking news from Stella. David is divorced!! Margo left last summer & was gone for 6 weeks before she let them know anything. The youngest graduated from high school last June & she had planned since his birth to leave when he finished school. What a shock & Stella always praised her so much. And how she berated Carolyn. They had counseling but she always stopped short of the heart of the matter. It must be hard on Stella.
Sun.
We tried to call Swanson's but no answer & we didn't try again. No note in their card. It's their turn to call us.
I gave Mrs. Conaway some Christmas cookies - she still gets around. And 2 years ago they bro't her home to die.
Dad is really bothered by Barb's letter & her ideas. We feel she needs help. We can't understand how she can "live off" other people the way she does. She should be able to find some kind of job. She is all wrapped up in Barbara.
Mel & Levina didn't come for Christmas as Levina is in the hospital. Her back hurt her & she was crippled up with pain. Then she wouldn't eat & ended up in the hosp. where they could feed her. She went down to 117 lbs. & she is about my height. Her Dr. is away so that doesn't help.
We all went together & got Dad a Toro snow shoveler. It is electric but it will go O.K. - he'll just have to watch the cord. It will help esp. in shoveling the driveway.
Min was in the hosp. again - fluid build up.
I know you had a great Christmas & wish for you the best of New Years.
We look forward to your visit in May.
The children's room of the library - in the new part - has been flooded twice. Water coming from heating pipes. Last one serious enough to close that room & this Christmas they have 2 full weeks of vacation. Ann L. [Ann Lesser, library director] was really mad that they couldn't fix it after the first spill.
We wonder when the colder weather will arrive - it's been moist but in the 30's, low 40's. Nice but we miss the snow at Christmas.
Thanks for making our Christmas a good one. Having JoAnna in the family is real special.
[Enclosure]
We had a nice Christmas. Lar & Kim were at her grandmother's Christmas Eve & morning. Got here afternoon & we opened our gifts & everyone was remembered with great pleasure. Thanks so much for your gifts. We are enjoying the Hickory Farm Box very much. It's good. The sweatshirts fit & we like them & I like the potpourri burner. Kim had given me some mixture at Thanksgiving & Wed. nite I put some in a pan & it smelled so good. Thanks so much.
Lar, Kim & Dale gave me a mother's ring with 4 stones in it. It is nice to have. They found a ring of mine & got the size that way & it fits. I got a 12 cup coffee pot - the drip kind. I had a 4 cup & wished I had gotten a larger size. Now I have it. Also a set of Corelle Christmas design dishes & a school house type clock. It had a pendulum & strikes on the hour. It looks nice. It's on the wall by the freezer - first I tho't I'd put it in the eating area but we decided against that. Dad gave me a pair of warm slippers, lined moccasin type & they will keep my feet cozy.
Kim likes to collect rocking horses & we found a nicely framed picture of a rocking horse & it says "welcome". She liked it.
Dale was happy to be home. He likes the shirt. They call first to see if it's O.K. for Dale to come home & Dad answered the phone & the man said Dale is very responsible. At church Christmas Eve, Diane Scarcella told us she had a note from Dale in response to a card she sent. He mentioned he'd be home for Christmas Day & how hard it was to have to go back after Thanksgiving. Hard on us, too. But he is fine & we all are doing O.K.
Gen called on Christmas. Mentioned she got your card. And a big thank you for your lovely card. She has been having back trouble & went to the Dr. Feels O.K. now. But she has a crushed vertabrae & that could be a cause. And she also has the dowager's hump. None of the other 3 do. (Edna, Millie, Me.) Ed plans to retire next July 1.
We're going to Jamestown for dinner. More later. We went to Alfie's for a fish dinner; then to the Mall where I got some Christmas things on sale - 1/2 price. Paper, bows, etc. Things have gone fast this year & stores crowded today.
We got some shocking news from Stella. David is divorced!! Margo left last summer & was gone for 6 weeks before she let them know anything. The youngest graduated from high school last June & she had planned since his birth to leave when he finished school. What a shock & Stella always praised her so much. And how she berated Carolyn. They had counseling but she always stopped short of the heart of the matter. It must be hard on Stella.
Sun.
We tried to call Swanson's but no answer & we didn't try again. No note in their card. It's their turn to call us.
I gave Mrs. Conaway some Christmas cookies - she still gets around. And 2 years ago they bro't her home to die.
Dad is really bothered by Barb's letter & her ideas. We feel she needs help. We can't understand how she can "live off" other people the way she does. She should be able to find some kind of job. She is all wrapped up in Barbara.
Mel & Levina didn't come for Christmas as Levina is in the hospital. Her back hurt her & she was crippled up with pain. Then she wouldn't eat & ended up in the hosp. where they could feed her. She went down to 117 lbs. & she is about my height. Her Dr. is away so that doesn't help.
We all went together & got Dad a Toro snow shoveler. It is electric but it will go O.K. - he'll just have to watch the cord. It will help esp. in shoveling the driveway.
Min was in the hosp. again - fluid build up.
I know you had a great Christmas & wish for you the best of New Years.
We look forward to your visit in May.
The children's room of the library - in the new part - has been flooded twice. Water coming from heating pipes. Last one serious enough to close that room & this Christmas they have 2 full weeks of vacation. Ann L. [Ann Lesser, library director] was really mad that they couldn't fix it after the first spill.
We wonder when the colder weather will arrive - it's been moist but in the 30's, low 40's. Nice but we miss the snow at Christmas.
Thanks for making our Christmas a good one. Having JoAnna in the family is real special.
[Enclosure]
Thursday, December 11, 1986
I'll start a letter to go in your card. Today (11th) the Ministerial Assoc. met at First Meth. with the wives invited. We had a good time & there was a nice representation.
Tonite we go to church for our 2nd potluck this week. Tues the Senior group met at noon. Lots of good food. Tonite is for the family - carol sing & 2 films.
Fri. nite I go out with the "girls" from work - a combined Christmas & retirement party for one who turned 62.
Dad attended a mtg. in Sheffield for Luth. Roman Cath. & Episcop. One of the priests asked Dad which church he served. When Dad said he was retired the priest said, "I bet you're the happiest man here".
Today we finally had sunshine - think that last time we saw it was Dec. 1st. Maybe we'll see the moon tonite as it's almost full.
We haven't sent you pkg. yet as I'm waiting for something. But it'll get there as U.P.S. goes fast. All my gifts are wrapped. So is the tree up & decorations so it looks like Christmas is soon here. Cards are coming & it's fun to hear from old friends & what is happening in their lives.
Lar didn't wait for the lib. address & sent your pkg. to the apt. as you must know by now.
We heard from Svea & she is walking with a cane & hopes to be able to come to the wedding.
Fun to hear baseball news - the trades, etc. It won't be long & it will be here again. Doesn't look like Ray Knight will be a Met next yr. He wants too much money. We saw on N.Y. channel that Lenny Dykstra has a poster that will go on sale - I'm not interested!! Keith Hernandez would be another story!!! Ha!Ha!
Did I mention Dad put up the elec. train set in the D.R. on the window seat. It's on a board that overlaps. Has the lighted village scene & it looks nice & fun to "play" with - watch it go round, etc.
Read a good book "The Officer's Wives" by Thomas Fleming & really enjoyed it. About a class of '50 West Point grads, their wives & their experiences in "getting to the top". Talked about the unpopular war in Vietnam, how 1 wife pushed & schemed to get her husband to top rank, etc. It made me think - I lived thru that war, peace marches, long haired kids, and all & really didn't realize history was being made & a lot of it on the bad side. Usually I don't read books to make me think but this was a good exception. 645pp.
Haven't made cookies yet but plan to the week of the 14th. Will make caramels - they are so good. Got dad a box of Russell Stover Choc. for a gift - one we'll all enjoy!
The Chinese Golden Dragons - Acrobats & Magicians of Taipe are coming to the Library Theater Mon. Jan 12 & I want to see them. Later on (Feb or Mar.) the Penn State Glee Club will perform &^ I want to go to that also.
Sat A.M. I beautiful but cold day. Walked to the library & it felt good to exercise.
Dad called & got Dennis' phone number & we just talked to Barb. She promised to write & tell us what is happening in her life. Wouldn't say over the phone. We told her about Dale. Something is happening & I can't imagine what it could be. I hope she keeps her promise & writes. Hope it's not some crazy dream & that she is realistic.
If I get ambitious I might make cookies this aft. We went out for breakfast so will eat supper at home.
P.S. Your pkg. might be late because I couldn't make up my mind & ordered late. I'll try to be better next year. This is the 18th & I'm hoping I'll be able to send it by U.P.S. today. It will go to the library.
We have rain but it's suppose to turn to snow later today.
I've made cookies & plan to make some more. Otherwise we're all set. Lar & Kim won't be here til Christmas Day aft. as they open their gifts in the A.M., too Lar wasn't sure about Christmas Eve.
If you call, call later if you want to talk to Lar & Kim. Dale will be here at 9 A.M.
Tonite we go to church for our 2nd potluck this week. Tues the Senior group met at noon. Lots of good food. Tonite is for the family - carol sing & 2 films.
Fri. nite I go out with the "girls" from work - a combined Christmas & retirement party for one who turned 62.
Dad attended a mtg. in Sheffield for Luth. Roman Cath. & Episcop. One of the priests asked Dad which church he served. When Dad said he was retired the priest said, "I bet you're the happiest man here".
Today we finally had sunshine - think that last time we saw it was Dec. 1st. Maybe we'll see the moon tonite as it's almost full.
We haven't sent you pkg. yet as I'm waiting for something. But it'll get there as U.P.S. goes fast. All my gifts are wrapped. So is the tree up & decorations so it looks like Christmas is soon here. Cards are coming & it's fun to hear from old friends & what is happening in their lives.
Lar didn't wait for the lib. address & sent your pkg. to the apt. as you must know by now.
We heard from Svea & she is walking with a cane & hopes to be able to come to the wedding.
Fun to hear baseball news - the trades, etc. It won't be long & it will be here again. Doesn't look like Ray Knight will be a Met next yr. He wants too much money. We saw on N.Y. channel that Lenny Dykstra has a poster that will go on sale - I'm not interested!! Keith Hernandez would be another story!!! Ha!Ha!
Did I mention Dad put up the elec. train set in the D.R. on the window seat. It's on a board that overlaps. Has the lighted village scene & it looks nice & fun to "play" with - watch it go round, etc.
Read a good book "The Officer's Wives" by Thomas Fleming & really enjoyed it. About a class of '50 West Point grads, their wives & their experiences in "getting to the top". Talked about the unpopular war in Vietnam, how 1 wife pushed & schemed to get her husband to top rank, etc. It made me think - I lived thru that war, peace marches, long haired kids, and all & really didn't realize history was being made & a lot of it on the bad side. Usually I don't read books to make me think but this was a good exception. 645pp.
Haven't made cookies yet but plan to the week of the 14th. Will make caramels - they are so good. Got dad a box of Russell Stover Choc. for a gift - one we'll all enjoy!
The Chinese Golden Dragons - Acrobats & Magicians of Taipe are coming to the Library Theater Mon. Jan 12 & I want to see them. Later on (Feb or Mar.) the Penn State Glee Club will perform &^ I want to go to that also.
Sat A.M. I beautiful but cold day. Walked to the library & it felt good to exercise.
Dad called & got Dennis' phone number & we just talked to Barb. She promised to write & tell us what is happening in her life. Wouldn't say over the phone. We told her about Dale. Something is happening & I can't imagine what it could be. I hope she keeps her promise & writes. Hope it's not some crazy dream & that she is realistic.
If I get ambitious I might make cookies this aft. We went out for breakfast so will eat supper at home.
P.S. Your pkg. might be late because I couldn't make up my mind & ordered late. I'll try to be better next year. This is the 18th & I'm hoping I'll be able to send it by U.P.S. today. It will go to the library.
We have rain but it's suppose to turn to snow later today.
I've made cookies & plan to make some more. Otherwise we're all set. Lar & Kim won't be here til Christmas Day aft. as they open their gifts in the A.M., too Lar wasn't sure about Christmas Eve.
If you call, call later if you want to talk to Lar & Kim. Dale will be here at 9 A.M.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Sunday, February 16, 1986
We just got back (3:30 p.m.) from the Valley & the annual mtg. which got a little "warm" this year. The L.C.W. [Lutheran Church Woman] put $5,000,00 into a Historical Fund for church upkeep & according to the constitution that isn't legal as any decision & money spent on the church bldg. must be authorized by the Council so finally it was changed so all is legal. The L.C.W. is run by e ladies & they don't want anyone else to have a say, but when that amt. of money is in question it must be run, so to speak, by the congregation. Even the Church Council can spend only 500.00 without the congregation's OK. Dad even threatened to resign if they wouldn't do things legally. It's in the past. Dad may seem easy going, but if it's not according to Hoyle, he'll work to make it so.
I'm enclosing the measurements.
The flowers are beautiful - thanks so much.
Dale finally has his car running so he doesn't have to depend upon others for rides. It's a nice little car & he says it rides good - esp. when he let some air out of the tires. Over 40 lbs. in each tire before.
We're all getting anxious for spring & warmer weather & no snow. It snowed again this A.M. Suppose to warm up.
Lent has started & now there are Wed. midweek services & Thurs. noon services at 1st Meth. followed by a soup & pie luncheon. We enjoy them. Tues. nite I'm leader for Circle & the topic is Unity & I have to put some finishing touches on that.
We never hear from Barb - we wonder what she is going & what her plans are. Maybe we'll find out sometime.
Some kids are playing basketball in the snow. Be cold on the hands.
Last nite 56 members & friends in Hessel Valley church had a Valentine dinner at Maplehurst County Club. Walter & Emma Johnson went with us (he doesn't drive at nite) & we had a great time. Good food & a little program with a Covenant pastor who spoke. Old & young alike.
Next Sun. Mel & Levina Karlson & a young man who started working at the hosp. in Jan. & comes to church, will come for dinner. So I'll have to clean the house this week - didn't dust this past week so it is time to get busy. Have my menu planned. He is from Pittsburgh area - went to Augustana & I thot it would be nice to be sociable & I like to entertain.
On Easter we will go to Dagus Mines. They wanted a pastor for that day & it's hard to say no. We'll go to the Vally on Palm Sun. for Communion, so we'll be free the 1st and 3rd Sun. in Mar.
Things are fine here.
Mon A.M. P.S. Tonite the N.Y.C. channel has 2 hrs. of Jackie Gleason's Honeymooners which we'll tape for future viewing!
I'm enclosing the measurements.
The flowers are beautiful - thanks so much.
Dale finally has his car running so he doesn't have to depend upon others for rides. It's a nice little car & he says it rides good - esp. when he let some air out of the tires. Over 40 lbs. in each tire before.
We're all getting anxious for spring & warmer weather & no snow. It snowed again this A.M. Suppose to warm up.
Lent has started & now there are Wed. midweek services & Thurs. noon services at 1st Meth. followed by a soup & pie luncheon. We enjoy them. Tues. nite I'm leader for Circle & the topic is Unity & I have to put some finishing touches on that.
We never hear from Barb - we wonder what she is going & what her plans are. Maybe we'll find out sometime.
Some kids are playing basketball in the snow. Be cold on the hands.
Last nite 56 members & friends in Hessel Valley church had a Valentine dinner at Maplehurst County Club. Walter & Emma Johnson went with us (he doesn't drive at nite) & we had a great time. Good food & a little program with a Covenant pastor who spoke. Old & young alike.
Next Sun. Mel & Levina Karlson & a young man who started working at the hosp. in Jan. & comes to church, will come for dinner. So I'll have to clean the house this week - didn't dust this past week so it is time to get busy. Have my menu planned. He is from Pittsburgh area - went to Augustana & I thot it would be nice to be sociable & I like to entertain.
On Easter we will go to Dagus Mines. They wanted a pastor for that day & it's hard to say no. We'll go to the Vally on Palm Sun. for Communion, so we'll be free the 1st and 3rd Sun. in Mar.
Things are fine here.
Mon A.M. P.S. Tonite the N.Y.C. channel has 2 hrs. of Jackie Gleason's Honeymooners which we'll tape for future viewing!
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