Sunday, March 28, 2004

Yesterday Barb & I went to the library & I got 5 books.  Read Strangers by Rosie Thomas. She is a new author to me & she is British.  T he last time it was taken out was '02 -- it was different but enjoyable.  Was looking for Thomason but could not find any of her books.  Got her name from the Buff. paper.  Others are Back Story by Robt. B. Parker; Violets Are Blue by James Patterson (Kim's friends read his books); Follow the Stars Home by Luanna Rice; & another new author to me; Heather Graham -- A Season of Miracles.  So I'll be reading.

The car sounds really nice, but you didn't mention the color.  You're going to be on the hot seat!!

It has been nice to be able to wear short sleeves again & I hope it continues.  I know it can still be cold but I can dream.

This aft. Dale washed & waxed his "winter car".  He thinks he can get 2 more years out of it & then sell it in New York where it could be good for 10 more years.  You see a lot of old cars in Jamestown as well as news ones.

We went to Jamestown last Fri. & I got a couple of tops & 2 pr. slacks so I'm set for spring. I'm keeping at my present weight.  I needed a smaller size.  It's easier to get my panty hose on now.

On Easter Sun. the Sun. School will have an Easter egg hunt.   They asked for plastic eggs & candy.  I bot candy but forgot to bring it today.  They'll fill them next Sun. after church so I'll have to remember next Sun -- or maybe during the week.  Pastor Beth is surprised at the response of the people.  We are a good bunch!!!

The Mets start the season against the Braves in Atlanta.  I hope they improve on their errors  Less errors, more outs.  Who do you predict to win in each league.  I know it won't be the Mets & I hope it won't be the Yankees.

Mon. Mar. 29

This aft. we got groceries & then to CVS for 2 refills of my meds.  At CVS I saw Mrs. Peterson, Terry's mom & he was Lar's friend at Beaty, & we talked a bit.  I asked about Terry & she said he is an alcoholic, was divorced & lost a son who died & is in bad shape.  We agreed we both love our children no matter what.  She asked if I'd like to see Terry as he was in the car.  I talked awhile -- he didn't recognize me at first.   He looks terrible, long hair pulled back in a pony tail, skin & bones.  He was clean but his condition really hit me.  It's too bad what people do to themselves -- Mike as well.  I almost wish I hadn't seen him.  Mike has gotten fat & needs oxygen.  I asked if Terry was living with her.  He has his own house that Mrs. Peterson & her younger son built for him.

I'm watching Anaheim vs. Chicago.  When I get up Tues A.M.  I could watch the Yankees vs. Tampa Bay in Japan.  They come on at 5 A.M., so I could see the game after a few innings.

Today Barb had a Dr. appt. to examine her breast.  The Dr. thinks the lump is getting larger. She will have to have a mammogram & then will have to have a biopsy.  She'll go to Bradford for that . The Dr. thinks she will need an operation.  It's something you can't put off.

Last Sun. A.M. when I came downstairs  the phone was beeping.  I answered.  It rang Sun. 2:30 A.M. U& none of us heard it.  The ring upstairs is very quiet.  It was a wrong number. Usually they are.  Was glad it didn't wake me.

Dale will be home soon -- his late nite.  He likes to sit awhile before he eats.  It is ready for him to put in the microwave.

Thurs, Apr. 1

Lar, Kim & Torey have left; all is cleaned up & I'm walking Weekend Warriors on A&E.  Jobs around the house done by the owners.

Was suppose to go out for lunch tomorrow but I have a chest cold & cough so I called Ted Benson & told him I couldn't go.  They are going to "Five Forks" out of Marienville & I like going there.  Buffet style & they have a lot of nice dessert.  All good food.

Excuse the light pen -- couldn't find the other one.

Sunday, August 16, 1998

What a difference a week makes.  Last Sun. our thoughts were on your trip home - now you've been home a week & Andy has his football equipment.

I was able to do some baking this past week, but it didn't cool off that much.  I'm looking forward to fall & cooler weather.

Barb has the first section of the porch rails just about completed.  This part goes faster.  Looks very nice.

I lost a filling in a back tooth so will see the dentist on Tues.  My 3rd visit in a short time after a 2 year absence.  Shouldn't let it go so long.

We've been watching golf from Redmond, Wn.  It's interesting.  Thurs - Sat. real nice weather - today, cooler & rainy.  It's a major & they are fun to watch.

This past week I finally got ambition & shortened 2 pair of lacks.  It's a job I don't like but a good feeling once it's done.

Kim & Lar have to decide on a car - if they buy the present one leased, it would mean a 5 yr. loan & they don't like that.  They are looking into a CRV Honda.  (I think it's Honda.)  But Kim prefers the regular shift & they are harder to find.  They'd like the color of their present wagon so 1st choice & a red as 2nd choice.  The salesperson is looking for one.  Wouldn't you know it - one was sold a couple of days before they called.  They get it in DuBois.  It will be a lease.

Dale went to Seaman's yesterday & got a fender for the Blazer.  First he cleaned it up good - it is good condition - no rust.  Then a coat of rust prevention & he spray paints it.  The Blazer had some dents so he got 2 new fenders thru the one who painted the El Camino.  It will look nice once he's completed the re-conditioning. It will be ready for winter.  Maybe this winter will be harsher.

Must write to Gen & I seem to have hit a blank.  Not much happens here.

It was great having you home & seeing how the boys have grown.  I'm proud of my grandsons as well as my sons & daughters.

August 1985

A note to tell you of our change of plans.  We won't be coming to Oshkosh.  Dale totaled the Olds last Sat. on the way to the junkyard.  He called from the hosp. for Dad to get him.  Had some stitches on his face & a black eye so he was lucky.  Going too fast according to State police.  So the 4 of us will drive together, leaving early Fri. aft & go as far as Toledo & stay overnite.  That way we'll get to the lake by late afternoon.  Otherwise Lar would have to drive his truck & he'd rather not.

Today Dad went to see Tom Scarcella & we bought a Celebrity Station Wagon.  A good deal.  Had been used as a rental car - 5600 mi. on it.  Light gray & gray interior.  More on it than usual - power windows, extra seats in the back so we can all go in one car when we go out to eat at the lake.  Even the carrier on car roof.  Difference is 6237.00 plus Dad got the guardian service for 381.00 for 4 years.  The difference for our present car was 7636.00.  We got 1000.00 off as a used car plus a good deal.  So by next Mon. we'll be driving at S.W.  It will give us more room for luggage when we travel.  We took it for Lar & Dale to see & they thot it was OK if we did it.

Naturally Dale is sick that his beloved car is a wreck.  He'd just put something new in it Fri. nite costing 160.00.  He put a lot of money into it.  Sam is taking him to work & Marcy is still coming & picking him up.

Tomorrow we go out to dinner with Hollertz, etc.  We're going to a place in Clarion, Pa.  That's closer for Schaffers who are now in Ohio.

The play last Thurs was good.  Almost a full house on the 4th.  This Thurs we'll see "They're Playing Our Song".  Last week on George M. Cohan.

Just a little note to tell you of our change of plans.