Friday, July 9, 2004

I'm starting a letter early so I get the subject right.  Barb had a blood test today & her white blood cell count is low & that makes Barb's body defense against infection dangerous.  Tomorrow, Sat, she starts a series of 5 shots.  And to protect her from infection she can't go to the Mall or places where people are.

We went to the Mall but she stayed in the car.  On the way home we noticed Hatch Patch had fresh corn.  So I got some.  And yellow squash.  We have zucchini from the garden. Mixed they are so good.

I got my hair cut today & it feels so good to have it shorter.  Sheila was saying they are doing very good in their business.  With their own business almost a year old, they can see that Jerry wasn't very fair to his workers financially.  He is back doing haircuts  etc.  but isn't getting his former customers back.  He never bothered to let them know he was closing his shop.  Sheila & Sue "inherited" many of the customers & they choose to stay with S&^S. It's a dog eat dog world.

Are you as happy as Barb is with Kerry's choice of V.P. to be Edwards?  I mute ALL political ads.  Next in line is all the "Carb" ads.  The companies have to get on the band wagon & get more moola!

Barb has lost weight & hopes to stay at her present weight.

Did you notice the Mets might get a Cuban pitcher (if he passes his physical) & he could be ready before the end of the season.  23 years old.  Defected last year, I think.  They've agreed on a contract.

Kim was telling us about her sister in Fla.  She quit smoking & hopes it's for good.  She was smoking & blew smoke in her son's face.  He said, "Mom, you know I asked you not to blow smoke in my direction."  Both kids are anti smoke.  That nite her sister had a dream she quit smoking.  The next A.M. she had her coffee minus the cigarette.  She is keeping up on no smoking.  Kim hopes it really works this time.  Her husband smokes & wants to quit but he is overweight & wants to wait til he loses weight.

Sat. the 10th

In one week you'll be busy, busy, busy as well as the preceding 2 weeks.

We hope you'll be able to make it home.  I'm already dreaming about menus, etc  It is fun to make plans even if they don't come true.

My sleep schedule has changed.  I awaken around 5-6 A.M.  This A.M. I was up at 5:45. Got the table set & ready for breakfast.  I ate my cereal & decided to make coffee cake. Dale is on vacation this coming week but he said he could still have an A.M. snack.  Baked choc. chip cookies I started last nite & put the dough in the fridge.  Now I'm waiting for Dale to come so I can fix his Sat lunch.  Scrambled eggs, sausage links & English muffins.

Last Thurs I only had 3 dinner rolls & since it is a cooler day, I just set dinner rolls.  Have to bake when the weather is cool.  Suppose to warm up some.  T his summer is so much different for me.  Last year I was really lazy.  This year it is much easier to do my tasks.  Of course baking is fun work.  That fall must have done me in more than I realized.

Did the new furniture for the family room arrive.  You mention "and stretched out on the couch in the family room..."

I mentioned Dale is on vacation starting now.  He was asked if he'd like to go to school next Fri.  What was that person thinking?  Even if you don't  have special plans no one wants to give up a day of their vacation.  Naturally Dale said "No thanks!"

Mon. the 12th

Dale was up early as he needed to get a blood test before breakfast.  The Dr. tho't his cholesterol was a bit high & wanted to check.

Tues the 13th

I rained yesterday, really hard.  So Dale worked on his El Camino.  He's never finished it.

Today it is nice so this aft. he went to Jamestown.  Barb & I plan to go to Jamestown on Thurs.

Today Barb saw the Dr.  She didn't need the 5th shot.  Her blood is normal now.  She will have the 2nd chemotherapy on Wed. the 21st.  That way she'll have Mon. & Tues. if she wants to go to Bert's or Lynn's.  Bert called again last nite to see how Barb is.  S he isn't sure when she'll be home.  She is seeing her Dr. in NYC.

Kim & Lar won't be coming this Thurs. as they have other plans.

I started a puzzle -- a harder one.  I started it once & Barb finished it.  This time I'm sticking to it.  It is mostly tall tree trunks with red flowers at the base of the trees.  It will test my patience.  Barb is helping some.

Fri. A.M. the 16th.  Yesterday we went to the Mall in Jamestown or rather Lakewood.  Bon Ton was having a sale & I got a pr. of Capri pants & 3 tops, 1 was Barb's & had to wait in line at least 15 min. to pay for them.  Everyone as saying I don't really need anything but they stayed in line regardless.

Barb's hair is beginning to come out.  Now it will be more real when you lose your hair.

Lar & Kim want you to stay with them if you come.  Since Barb & I exchanged bedrooms there isn't much space there for bags, etc.  And for about 2 weeks Barb isn't that well & is in bed a lot.  But you would be here during the day for meals & we'd be together.  I want to see all of you as much as possible.

We've had so much rain.  Dale worked on his car & on a leak in the basement.  Not much time for sunning.  I hope these next 3 days will be nicer.

Hope your party had nice weather.

Wednesday, September 12, 2001

I'll start my letter early.  Dale is still working on the shower.  It looks great so far.  He hasn't gotten to the floor yet.

He decided to paint the outside of the front door.  It is in the garage resting on 2 "horses".  He's not satisfied but I think it looks great.  He used spray paint & he thinks it would have been better to brush it on.  At least it will look 100% better.  It was getting rust on it.

Yesterday was a day of infamy & one we'll never forget.  It was something to watch on TV.  We never thought anything like this would happen to our country.  I was at the eye Dr. & it was on the radio there & all were listening.  The Dr. said aren't you glad we line in a small town & I surely am.

Last nite I called Gen & they were upset over what happened.  Gen had another accident -- there was a bug higher up on the wall -- she stood on a chair to get it, fell & ended up with a broken left wrist.  Has a cast for 6 weeks.  Many, including me, told her she should not stand on a chair.

In my bedroom the ceiling light burned out.  I took the step stool & got the shade off & washed it -- got a new bulb & Barb finished the job for me as I know I shouldn't do that.

I finally called Rose.  She is doing OK but strength is slow in coming back.  For 12 weeks, 3 times a week she goes to the hospital for therapy.  The local bus system picks up these people needing to go for therapy & brings them home.  Rose is happy this this.  Just have to let them know the dates ahead of time.

Barb doesn't like Fox news but I like it as it is in NYC.  She can't understand why I like it.  She doesn't like their approach but all that is set aside in this emergency. 

When Barb came home I was watching Fox News.  Her reaction -- Paul would never watch Fox News!  But I'm finding I really like watching Brit Hume (not sure of spelling).  He has a nice delivery & I just like his looks & ways.

Sat. the 15th -- Andy's 14th birthday.  Where has the time gone.

Today & Fri. aft Dale worked on teh El Camino.  This aft he went to his favorite stor e-- Big Lots & spent some of his tax rebate.  He bought a factory reconditioned Hoover Wind Tunnel vacuum cleaner.  He said it looks brand new -- cost $99.99.  He also got a "sealer" that seals food for the freezer.  Keeps air out better so it can be frozen longer.  All his household duties are completed.

Larry got another thermostat for me.  The one we have doesn't work the way I like.  If I'm working & want the thermostat at 68, it won't stay there but goes back to 70.  At nite I like it warmer.

I'm glad Andy is only 14.  I hope this terrible thing that happened in NYC & DC will be over by the time the boys are older.

Kim's sister called her Wed. nite the 12th.  She works in a large WalMart-like store in Florida.  She told Kim 2 of the hijackers came thru her cash register & she recognized them by the pictures on TV.  She never dreamed she was talking to enemies.  They usually paid with $100.00 bills & they had plenty of cash on them.  2 of them & they shopped in the store often.

It got cold last nite.  Felt like turning the furrnace on but I didn't.  The sun came out & warmed things up & I made some bar cookies so the oven warmed things up.  It is a new recipe from the Oct. issue of Family Circle.  Called Hermits but they call for molasses so it's like gingerbread with nuts & raisins.  I like them.  Barb or Dale haven't tasted them. In fact I cut a large square & put Cool Whip on it & enjoyed it for dessert.

I can't believe it -- even in this terrible tragic situation, they have to worry about crime -- people trying to steal from the workers or any store they try to get in.

I have our flag out.  So do Carey's & many others.

Sun. the 16th

I must teel you the latest on Susan Carey.  You remember her husband died as a result of a heart attack.  Then his parents tried to get custody of their (Susan's) daughter.  Susan & daughter, about 3 now, were home for a few days lately.

Lar's friend Mike keeps in contact with Paula's husband John, as they were neighbors.  John told Mike who told Lar that Susan lost custody of the child.  Susan has always had a problem with alcohol.  After the baby was born she was drinking Listerine & was very sick.  Guess she is back to that & so they have the child.  The insurance was a million dollars -- wonder if they get part of that for the child's use.  How could a mother give up her child -- can't understand that.

What does this horrendous event mean for Albert. If he knows, I'm sure it would be a secret.

I've been thinking about JoAnna's Mom & Dad.  Is he in Middleton for therapy, etc.?  I hope it's smooth sailing from now on.

I turned the furnace on this A.M. to take the chill off the house.

The paint job on the shower is so nice & clean.  I prefer it to the bathroom & tub for taking a shower.  More space.

I watched the Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral & it was such an impressive & inspiring service.  I'm sure it was something all New Yorkers appreciated & got comfort from. 

Mon.  Some of my questions were answered when I called last nite.

Sunday, August 12, 2001

Before I forget Barb found the camera in the car & I took it to be developed.

The weather finally broke & it is cooler but so far no rain for us & we really need it.
It was good to be back in church today & also be back on a schedule.

Last Thurs mid morning I got a call from Warren Hollertz asking if I wanted to go to Jamestown with them. I surprised them & said "yes". Usually on Thurs. Lar & Kim come for dinner, but that nite we were invited to camp for dinner.

Back to Hollertz -- we went to the Italian Fisherman in Lake Chautauqua, a place I've heard about but never ate there.  It was so nice & a good meal.  The we went to Tops grocery store for Swedish cheese "Bon Ost" because it is cheaper there.  Then we went to Ecloff's Swedish Bakery & they bot breads, coffee bread, & cookies.  I got a almond tart which I love & enjoyed it with coffee when I got home.  It was a nice outing. 

We met Kim's sister Debbie, Woody, Jessica & Eric & enjoying visiting with them.  During the summer this year, Jessica & Eric stayed home while the parents worked.  They stayed inside, as it get so hot & they're not allowed in their pool when parents aren't around.  So they don't get a lot of exercise & are quite chubby.  The kids would like to move north.  They really like to be with Lar (favorite uncle) & Kim.  Jay & Nancy (Dr. friends) & their 4 daughters & Nancy's Mom (you met her Barbara one Thanksgiving) were along.  The girls are growing up & are attractive.  Oldest girl starts college soon.  It was a nice evening -- good food, good conversation.

Fri. I went to the library after getting my hair done.  Got 4 books (not long books, i.e. many pages) & I've read 3 of them & started the 4th.  Ones I enjoy.  Went to the post office for stamps & to CVS for peanuts as they were 2/4.00.  Made choc. chip peanut butter & peanut cookies.  But it made a heavy bag to carry but I made it home.

It's nice to have it cooler so I made a coffee cake as well as the cookies.

Ray Forstrum preached today & he had an interesting point.  "If you feel apart from Christ, who moved/"  Or you could say the church.

Mim asked me what books I'd been reading.  She recommended a British author -- Fifield, but I couldn't find any books by that name.  Maybe I spelled it wrong.  Will have to look the name up.  I did fine a new author Patricia Hall -- the book "The Dead of Winter", a Yorkshire mystery.  It's starting out as one I'll like & will want to read more of her books.  Another one I love is M. C. Beaton & "Death of a Macho Man".  It was good.

Now it's Mon the 13th.  We went to KMart for some items I needed -- kleenex, dish soap, etc.

Got your letter & thanks for the pictures of Andy's team.  I remember some names & checked them out.  Dale didn't call for an eye appt. until today & couldn't get an early appt. for after 4 pm.  He got one for Fri 9:30 A.M. so he'll leave work & make up the time.  He plans to get glasses as well as contacts -- for emergency.  He will go to Jim Spangler -- get in there faster than the M.D.  Lar & Kim went to him & were satisfied.

Kim stopped by -- it was raining at their place but not over here.  The rain cloud must have been a small one.

I really enjoyed Patricia Hall's book & will look for more.  She is a newer author & I just happened to see it & picked it up.

Dale is washing his car.  He had a muffler put into his El Camino but it's still too loud so he ordered something over the Internet & they had it.  A place he's ordered from before & they send catalogues.

When we were leaving the Mall, Barb said is that money on the Mall road.  I looked & it was 1.00 so I got out & picked it up.  Gave to Barb as she saw it.

Our flowers are so nice -- People walking by comment on how pretty they are.

Not much more happening here.

Is Larry out of the hospital now?

Tuesday, August 7, 2001

Thanks for a good time in Middleton.  Dale had a great trip & looks forward to the next reunion.  He hasn't traveled like the rest of you.  Paul hitchhiked to Calif; Lar traveled across the country with Bruce; Barb joined the Navy.  Dale went 1 semester to a school in Columbus, Ohio & wouldn't stay there.  He enjoyed Devil's Lake, the trip to Milwaukee & being at the lake.  He didn't look forward to work   Today is his long day -- 12 hours.

It was a long trip home.  After we crossed the bridge & toward Flint, Detroit, etc.  We ran into a lot of traffic, the stop & go type.  Barb was driving.  After Flint, going toward Port Huron, it slowed down & was easier driving.  It was a long drive between stops.  We had a good breakfast at the motel & a rest stop before the bridge.  At 1:15 we stopped at a Subway for subs.  Rest stop at 4:30 near Port Huron.  Got into Canada at 5:15 & left at 8:15.  Easier driving but more traffic as we got to Hamilton.  Finally stopped on N.Y. Thruway for a rest stop & something to drink.  No dinner meal.  Home at 11 pm  Unpacked the car -- looked at the weather channel, in bed at midnite.

Mon. I did 3 loads of wash.  We went for groceries as the fridge was bare.  Then I made a good meal for supper.  In bed at 9:30 pm.

Today I cleaned my bedroom & the bathroom.  Then I ironed clothes that needed to be pressed & now its aft. & I'm taking it easy.  Tomorrow I go to the bank to get cash for Aug. expenses.

Barb had a headache on Mon. & didn't work.  Went back to bed til aft.

Lar was at Careys last nite & he was fine.  Took the aft. off & played golf with his brother-in-law & the 2 children.  Kim's sister & family arrived on Sun.  We won't see Kim till the end of the week.

Were you aware that Lila can't control her bowels.  Joyce cleaned up a mess -- Gen can't do it & they say Lila won't wear adult Pampers (correct word won't come) so they say.  I bet Charles doesn't want to spend money on disposals.  Joyce had to wash Lila & then washed disposable pants.  I think it's too bad that Lila can't have decent care in a home.  They always say Lila won't do it, but I feel that Lila doesn't know what is going on & that is cruelty to a human.  I know Ruth is upset over the situation.

Looked thru the mail & found the taxes for the house had come & the household insurance bill.  The good thing I have the money to pay the bills.

At first I was wondering how I'd take the trip but it went very well for me.  And I thoroly enjoyed myself.  I'll have to take good care of myself so I can make the trip in '03.

Ruth had a listing of all the addresses of the relations.  We didn't get one.  Carolyn thought Lar got one, but he didn't. If you have one, would you make a copy for me & enclose it in a letter.

I'm already making a list of things I'll want for the next trip.  Things I discovered it would be nice to have had for this trip.  Either forgot or didn't think about.  Another thought, it would be nice to have the Fri. nite dinner at another place.  And it would be nice to order from the menu.  What are your thoughts.  We are having very warm weather but by the end of the week it should cool off.

The Johnson's house across the st. is being painted using new colors.  Now owned by Keeney's.  A pretty beige color.  A real improvement.

Mon A.M. paper told of a fire at the Liberty St. Cafe. It was destroyed & lots of smoke damage.  But they plan to rebuild but it will be closed for some time.  Extension cord was the blame -- accidental.

Will mail this tomorow.

P.S.  The white envelope containing money I thought I had with me was at home in my "safe".  A used large popcorn tin where I keep my monthly expense money.

Monday, July 16, 2001

Dale just left for work, the paper boy is late delivering papers so I'll start a letter & drink my coffee.

Kim came over on Sat. to show us their new lease car.  Light gold color.  Very similar to their last car -- black leather sweats.  Kim likes to keep them covered when Torey rides with them but they don't stay in place so Kim will have to figure out something new.  She expects her sister & family from Fla. to visit the week of the 22nd.

We received another letter from church -- the week we're gone they will have 3 separate meetings (& hope the members will attend) to talk things out & have a question period.   During the question & answer period the pastor won't be present.  That should tell him something.

Sounds like Eddie is really keeping busy this summer & enjoying it.  He'll have a lot to tell if the teachers still ask about summer vacations.

We have ants coming in the back door so Dale takes his little vacuum cleaner to get rid of them & puts ant powder down. It was working for awhile but this A.M. he was vacuuming them out again.

On the front steps Barb has 6 pots of dahlias on each side & they are starting to bloom & are so pretty.  Different colors.

Last nite I watched the Seattle Mariners vs. Arizona.  Went to bed before the finish but the Mariners were ahead so I'm sure they won.  I'm still rooting for them to win it all.  Edgar Martinez is my favorite.  He's so cute.  He's the D.H.  Lou Pinella has settled down -- doesn't kick the bases around -- he's mellowed.  I like him U& would like to see him as the winning manager.

The Mets pitching is coming around & if the offense could start hitting maybe they could reach the 500 mark.

Guess I'll get dressed & start my Mon. chores.

Now it's 8 pm & I've been sitting on the porch & reading USA Today.  This aft. I walked over to Patterson Funeral Home.  Don't know if you remember Jamie Moore but he died suddenly & was only 39 years old.  I felt I should go as Alice & Jim Rapp are members of St. Paul & friends.  One sister Melody is Dale's age. It is so sad when death comes at an early age.  Jamie was married but divorced.  A teenage son & daughter.  His wife (former) was there & I spoke to her -- she remembered me.

When Kim was her today she said her sister & family won't be able to come next week as planned.  She's worked for years in a large (WalMart) store & is front end manager & they will be taking inventory so she must be there.  I think Kim has doubts if they'll even come.  School starts Aug 13 or 14th for them in Fla.

We go out to lunch this Wed -- the retired pastor's group.  This time we're going to the former Pittsfield Inn out of Youngsville.  Pat & Ted Benson will pick me up.  Pat says we3 should get together monthly.

I should write to Gen but when she doesn't write back I lose interest.  I bo't 21 cent stamps for postcards so I'll send cards to her & Millie.  Does the library have a picture of it on post cards.  That would be a nice one to send them. Or I can find a picture card of the State Capitol where JoAnna works.

I notice the lawns are drying out a bit so we could use some rain which is predicted for tomorrow.

Wed A.M.

Better get this finished & mailed.  Made a potato salad this A.M. for supper.  When I go out for lunch I never like to fix a meal so we'll have hamburgers, pot. salad, & fruit.

Time is going fast & soon we'll be on our way & you'll have a houseful for a few days.

Friday, June 23, 2000

It's a beautiful day on the cool side.  Good day to do some baking but I made cookies earlier in the week.

We've had a lot of rain & Beaty Field was wet.  Tonite (all nite) until Sat. mid morning there is a cancer get together going on but not at Beaty this year due to the wet.  It was moved to the High School grounds.  Do we card?  Not a bit when a rock band was scheduled for 11 pm - 1 A.M. plus the sound system announcing various things going on.  It is very hard to get to sleep & stay asleep.  So we're happy to let some other people find it hard to sleep.  Let's hope they like the high school property better.  More parking & I think a little more secluded but sound does carry.

Sounds like Eddie is keeping up with Andy on baseball.  That is great.

I remember when Roosevelt changed the date of Thanksgiving & the grumbling that took place.  There was grumbling when Soc. Security started & I suppose there still is but a lot of people would have very little to go on unless it was forced on them.  My S.S. payment is higher than the pension.  It's best to have something you can't get at to borrow.  Usually it never gets paid back.  I remember Gen & Ed saying they'd never see a S.S. check & now they are getting it.  Grandma Nelson got a small S.S. check and she treasured it -- it was hers to spend.  I'm sure she never had any spending money.

Rhubarb is hard to come by.  I'd love to make a strawberry rhubarb pie.  We've had straw. shortcake but no straw pie yet.  We plan to go to the Mall later (Kim said she's stop by after 3) & we'll stop at Hatch Patch for berries.

Sat aft. the 24th

Dale just finished his rug & it looks so nice.  He didn't have to pay rent for it  (stretcher*) as the owner (2 years older than Dale) wanted his advice on what was wrong with his van -- it was the fuel pump & he could fix it himself once he knew what the problem was.   *The equipment to get it stretched, etc.  Dale just had to listen to the problems & knew what it was.

Sam B. stopped by to show Dale his '84 Monte Carol.  A light navy color, 2 door & very nice looking.  The owner started out wanting $8,000.00 & it didn't go.  Sam offered $5,000.00 & they took it.

Had a letter from Millie.  Gen was on the committee for their 60th anniversary get together of graduation (hi school) so she wanted a new dress & Millie went shopping with her.  Millie is very good to shop with.  Gen found a dress & a pants suit that looked good on her & Millie insisted Gen get both & she did.  I wouldn't have to be told twice to get both outfits but Gen doesn't like to shop.  Ed also insists sometimes when the go shopping.

Went to the library this A.M. & got 3 books - my limit when I walk.  I'll be glad when July is here as the library will be opened longer hours.

Barb picked 5 qts. strawberries this A.M. at Hatch Patch.  $1.05 vs. $2.75 already picked.  Delicious.  The corn is really growing.

I'm watching N.Y.Y. vs. Chicago White Sox & the Yankees are ahead.  But as of now 3 pm the W. Sox are 1/2 game ahead of Boston & N.Y.Y. in third place.  Deals are going on  - wonder who will get who or is it whom!

You can be sure I'll be watching T.V. Thurs-Sun when the Mets host the Braves.  Esp. to see how things go with Rocker, who should learn not to talk to reporters.

One of the Sheffield teachers is getting married & Kim was invited to a shower for her at a summer home at Chautauqua this afternoon.

Patterson (funeral director) left last week for a visit in Italy.  Kim is watering their plants while they are away.

Tues. the 27th.

I'm reading again.  Enjoyed The Glass Lake by Maeve Binchy.  Now I'm near the end of I Thee Wed by Amanda Quick.  That's all I want to do once I start a book so I've done just the basics in the house.  Tomorrow I plan to go to the bank to get money for next month's budget.

Kim heard from her sister.  At an exam the Dr. found that she has melanoma -- is that correct spelling -- & it's very serious.  She will be operated on July 11 & until then, not a lot is know as to the outcome -- how deep into the bone, etc. etc.  Kim will be going down to Fla. after the operation & of course her sister & family won't be coming up here, unless Kim brings the niece & nephew back & they would return by plane if Debbie would allow it.

Sunday, October 31, 1999

Our sunshine left us & it is cloudy & showers today.

I'm not watching football this aft. as skating is on & I want to see Michelle Kwan skate.

After the World Series there is life!  Now I'm reading the news to see who will be traded & where.  Wonder how the Mets' lineup will be changed - not too much I hope.  The series did me in with the late hours (it was Dale's early week 7-4) & I couldn't miss the end.  What a series.  Glad it's over.

I meant to call you Thurs. nite at 10 our time.  Went up to bed & never thought about the call - I'm 79 you understand - but I did try to 10:15 A.M. EDT but there was no answer so you must have gotten an early start.

My new chairs will be delivered on Fri. the 5th of Nov.  Larry tho't maybe Mike Brindis might like the old one & he does so I don't have to call Salvation Army.

Sheila (hair) & Sue took Fri. off as they love Halloween.  They dressed up as devils & they came by to show me their outfits.  Paid 40.00 for the wigs - they were great.  Spent 100.00 ea. on costumes.

I just flipped to watch golf as Barb said some players are wearing knickers to honor Payne Stewart.  I saw some of the funeral or memorial service on TV & it was very emotional.  That was so sad.

Kim was telling us about her sister.  She wasn't feeling well & 1 Dr said 1 thing & sent her to a specialist who had a different answer & had her all mixed up.  But things got straightened out & a cyst was removed but she might yet have to have another operation.  Her 2 aunts are close by & they have been good to help & to keep Kim informed.  Kim says she will have a huge phone bill this month as they have long conversations.

Dale has his Blazer ready for winter & will garage the Monte Carlo for the winter.   Tues. he goes to Rochester for an all-day session.  Will leave Mon. nite.  I think it's Thurs. & Fri. he goes again & this time Sam will also go.  They should have a good time!

Back to Kim - one thing that helped to upset them was the fact their mother died young & Debbie tho't she was going to die.

I'm sure you folks will have to see the Pokemon movie coming Nov. 12.  I'm enclosing a page from one of the magazines.

It's 6:35 pm & I'm set for Trick & Treat.  Have 66 candy bars - small ones & once they are gone & it isn't 8 pm I'll turn out the light.  It's from 6-8 pm.

Barb now has 4 different jobs.  Lynn wants Barb to work 6 hrs a week picking up & organizing things.  The regular cleaning gals don't do that.  She seems to enjoy the work.  Bert is always or most always around but the others aren't.  Barb has 4 different house keys.  Nancy's mother Barbara Jacobs doesn't work but plays cards the Fri. Barb is there.  She was at that one Thanksgiving dinner when she first moved here.

Tues A.M.  I want to bring this to a close & mail it when I go to vote at Calvary Baptist youth bldg.  It's showery & heavy rains are predicted so I'll get going by 8:45 A.M.

Correction - Dale's next study at Rochester won't be til the middle of the month.  He left last night at 6 pm & will be home for supper tonite.

Our summer weather has come to an end.  Colder weather is predicted to start this aft.

What's happening to Green Bay.  It's disappointing but I guess we know we don't win all the time.

Friday, June 19, 1998

Tues. Sears called to say the washer & dryer were in & could they deliver it on Wed.  In stead it will be on Mon. A.M. the 22nd.  Last nite Dale helped Lar take the washer & dryer.  No washing til Mon.  Barb is busy readying the walls for painting.  The cupboards won't be completed but they can be done after the W & D are in.  Larry thinks the color is too dark but we like it - so does Kim & would like that color in their den but she won't get her way.  The following week we'll get the dishwasher so no more noisy equipment.  It better last thru my lifetime. I tho't the present ones would & they probably would have if I hadn't gotten money from Edna.

Got your letter today.  The cat is adorable.  Not according to Dale, tho as he doesn't like cats.  They (males) squirt on his tires & try to sit on his car.  Pictures of the boys & the yard are so nice.

The new Penney's catalog came today & already I've glanced thru it.  Saw a dress I like & most likely will order it.  15% off if you order before July 14.

Kim & 7 other women friends are on their way to a golfing weekend.  In the Pittsburgh area.  They'll stay at a Holiday Inn & play 18 holes on Sat. & Sun.  Sun. is her birthday & she'll be home in time for a 6 pm dinner here.

Kim's sister (in Fla.) & family want to visit in Warren & are talking about coming for Thanksgiving - still in the dream stage, tho.  I asked Kim if they'd be here for Thanks. dinner & she tho't that would be too much.  I don't because it wouldn't be much of a holiday if it were just the 5 of us.  Time will tell.

Not it's Tues.

The washer & dryer have already gotten much good use.  They are so nice & the room looks good.  The doors aren't finished yet & we have a wall paper border to put around the top of the walls.

Kim had a wonderful weekend.  Some (who didn't have to work) left at noon to go to Grove City & the discount stores.  Their destination was Sharon.  This Holiday Inn caters mostly to golfing groups - makes all the arrangements, etc.  It included 1 dinner & you could order anything from the menu, 2 drink tickets, 2 breakfasts, continental.  They went shopping in Sharon as well.  They enjoyed it so much, they are making arrangements for next year.  The L.G.P.A. will have a tournament nearby & they could go from Fri-Sun, taking in the tournament on Sun.  8 women.

Sun. nite we sat on the porch.  They said you could stay at camp & spend the days here - meals, visiting, etc..  You see Dad is in bed by 10 p.m. & when he sleeps downstairs, it will be hard to watch T.V., etc.  Barb watches T.V. or is in her room reading; Dale in his room watching T.V. & I'm usually ready for bed.  The boys could be with you or could watch T.V. & sleep in the den.  We'd fix the T.V. so it would shut off around 11 pm.  Most Braves games are over by then.  It's up to you.  Lar & Kim have a new queen size mattress on their bed.  Right now Dale is on a 7-5 work day.  Working extra hrs. because they are behind.  He doesn't know how long that will last.   When are you coming.

I like letters as I can reread them.  Phone calls are harder to recall accurately.

Dad thanks you for his Father's Day card.