Until July 2010, when her eyesight deteriorated, my mother wrote 1000s of chatty letters during her lifetime - to her parents, in-laws, sisters, children, friends. Tho she started to write to me on a regular basis in Sept '68 when I began my freshman year at SUNY-Buffalo, it wasn't until 10 years later that I decided to hold onto them. (Very inconsistently at first, to which the big gaps between dates attest.) These are the letters transcribed, annotated, and otherwise highlighted here.
Showing posts with label summer visit. Show all posts
Showing posts with label summer visit. Show all posts
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
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.
Labels:
Barb painting porch,
Dale's winter car,
dentist,
golf,
new car,
summer visit
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Wednesday, February 3, 1988
It is snowing & we're suppose to get up to 6". Last Sat & Sun we had a taste of spring - temp. in the hi 50s. Just wore a suit to church on Sun.
This Fri. we go out with our pastor friends & we'll go to The Gristmill in Jamestown. We should have a good meal & good time.
We are still enjoying the flowers you gave us. It has been such a pretty centerpiece & we thank you so much.
Dale joined a C.D. disc club & got 5 discs yesterday. Dad is thinking of joining a different one.
Levina K. is still in the hosp. She had an operation for a growth in the rectum & is having trouble with the kidneys. Chuck Decker had a heart attack & he was talking twice a day - to Perkins in the A.M. & to Mr. Donut in the aft! He also smoked a pipe. He's been retired for about a year.
I read 2 excellent books this past week. The Velvet Jungle by Julie Ellis. Too Much Too Soon by Jacqueline Briskin.
Larry is working on the kitchen & it's coming slowly. Kim is dreaming of a hutch so she can get her dishes etc. out of boxes. They've been looking.
Larry & I (changed my mind) were happy that Wn. [Washington] won - the rest rooted for Denver & got disgusted after the 2nd quarter.
I moved the desk from the kitchen into the living room - under the mirror on the west wall and it looks real nice. Suppose you wonder why - well I ordered a trash compactor from Sears - & that is the only place to put it. Where the desk was. I've been thinking about one for some time & can afford to buy it so I did.
Still no oven. If he doesn't come tomorrow we're calling someone else. I made a mistake when I looked in the yellow pages & found his name.
Raymond Stein died - some time ago but never thought to mention it.
When you're here over the 4th you'll most likely see Renee. Should be a nice visit for you with the reunion, etc. Nice for us, too, to have you 3 home.
Sig & Geo. called last Sat. to wish us a belated Happy Anniv. No special news.
Last Sat. we went to a 25th anniversary for Carol (Anderson) & Bob Winterburn. They live in Jamestown & Dad married them. We enjoyed ourselves. It was at Holy Trinity Luth. Ch.
Do you ever watch Frank's Place on C.B.S. We enjoy it . Set in New Orleans. It's coming on pretty soon so I'll say good by for now.
This Fri. we go out with our pastor friends & we'll go to The Gristmill in Jamestown. We should have a good meal & good time.
We are still enjoying the flowers you gave us. It has been such a pretty centerpiece & we thank you so much.
Dale joined a C.D. disc club & got 5 discs yesterday. Dad is thinking of joining a different one.
Levina K. is still in the hosp. She had an operation for a growth in the rectum & is having trouble with the kidneys. Chuck Decker had a heart attack & he was talking twice a day - to Perkins in the A.M. & to Mr. Donut in the aft! He also smoked a pipe. He's been retired for about a year.
I read 2 excellent books this past week. The Velvet Jungle by Julie Ellis. Too Much Too Soon by Jacqueline Briskin.
Larry is working on the kitchen & it's coming slowly. Kim is dreaming of a hutch so she can get her dishes etc. out of boxes. They've been looking.
Larry & I (changed my mind) were happy that Wn. [Washington] won - the rest rooted for Denver & got disgusted after the 2nd quarter.
I moved the desk from the kitchen into the living room - under the mirror on the west wall and it looks real nice. Suppose you wonder why - well I ordered a trash compactor from Sears - & that is the only place to put it. Where the desk was. I've been thinking about one for some time & can afford to buy it so I did.
Still no oven. If he doesn't come tomorrow we're calling someone else. I made a mistake when I looked in the yellow pages & found his name.
Raymond Stein died - some time ago but never thought to mention it.
When you're here over the 4th you'll most likely see Renee. Should be a nice visit for you with the reunion, etc. Nice for us, too, to have you 3 home.
Sig & Geo. called last Sat. to wish us a belated Happy Anniv. No special news.
Last Sat. we went to a 25th anniversary for Carol (Anderson) & Bob Winterburn. They live in Jamestown & Dad married them. We enjoyed ourselves. It was at Holy Trinity Luth. Ch.
Do you ever watch Frank's Place on C.B.S. We enjoy it . Set in New Orleans. It's coming on pretty soon so I'll say good by for now.
Labels:
Levina,
library books,
oven repair,
Raymond Stein,
Renee,
summer visit,
Super Bowl,
trash compactor
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