Tuesday, January 7, 1992

It is a snowy day - we can get up to 12 inches.  But the Eastern part of the State is getting more.

Dale left last nite (after work) to go to Rochester, N.Y. for 2 days of schooling.  Hope travel will be better tomorrow.  The hard snow fall didn't start til after Tues 12 A.M.  I shoveled this A.M. & mid-A.M.  Dad went out again.

I got a puzzle out & started one last nite.  Today I'm not doing much.  We knew today would be bad so we went grocery shopping yesterday.

Barb had her hair cut - similar to your length, JoAnna.  Sheila did it and Barb was satisfied.  We all like it.

I'm watching an old movie "A Kiss in the Dark" & it's cute.  Barb has always wanted the video "Bringing Up Baby" & in some materials Dale got, I noticed they had it & ordered it for her.  We had a nice holiday.  Took our tree down on New Year's Day so things are back to normal.  Barb got a $100.00 Bon Ton gift certificate from Lynn so both Fri & Sat, we went shopping.  She got a nice sweater, matching pants & a pr. of jeans.  The sweater is very attractive & looks nice on her.

I looked but didn't find anything I really wanted.

We had planned to order the tub & surround, etc. but the weather interfered.  Lar also had a project for the apt.  The wall that divided the room that was their bedroom & now the D.R. will be removed to make an L-shaped room.  It will open up the area & on the end Lar will build shelves (for Kim's Santa collection) and a desk for the computer.  It will be nice when it's finished.

Your new van sounds wonderful.  We have seen an ad on TV regarding how seats move, etc.  Bet the boys like having their own seat.  Forgot to ask about the color of the interior.

My puzzle is calling so I'll bring this to a close.

We love you all so much.

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Friday, December 13, 1991

I know you'll have a gay Christmas watching the boys "tear into" their gifts.

I've made cookies & plan to make a couple more batches plus some candy.  That is for next week.

We think our tree is pretty & now we have the gifts under the tree so we know Christmas is close.  Cards are arriving & it's great hearing from friends.

We're having rain today & warm temps & tomorrow is suppose to be much colder, windy & snow flurries.  Hope the snow stays away until we're home with Barb.

Yesterday I got "H is for Homicide" & look forward to reading it.  Started a book by Simon Brett, a new author to me & it's good.  A murder mystery.

I seem to be "written out" so will close & wish you all the Merriest of Christmas & Happiest of New Year.  It surely will be a busy one but you are happy with all your duties.

Did you open the pkg & get Eddie's stocking & did you see the calendar?

Sat. at the airport.

It couldn't be a worse day - hard winds & snow flurries.  But the plane left Pittsburgh but they haven't heard when they'll arrive.  Hope it's a larger plan or they'll be blown around.  Wonder how it was when you left Milwaukee.  Lots of snow is predicted - late tonite, Sun & into the new week.

Barb arrived safe & sound.  She looks good.

Sunday, December 1, 1991

My 3rd letter today.  Had a Thanksgiving card & note from Millie so I wrote to her, & also to Gen.

Larry & Debra's baby son is Jeffrey Chad.  Weighed in  at 9 lbs & 21 1/2 " long.  A big boy.

I have a list to write about so here goes.

1) Janick's is going out of business.  Is having sales & they'll last into the new year.

2) I finished a hard 1000 pc. puzzle, the one with different shades of violet flowers.  It took me awhile but I did it.  Also in the paper different agencies listed needs of some people.  An elderly shut in couple would like puzzles to work so I tho't I called & find out where to bring some 500 pc. puzzles.  Another one would like yard to make mittens.  I don't have much left but found some.

3) The suggestions (Christmas) came too late as I start my shopping as soon as I get my C. Club check.  But I've filed them for the future.   Andy has more gifts than Eddie but Eddie's toy was more expensive but I plan to put more money in his card so I he needs something you can get it, or else bank it.

Our cable charge is going up but to even it off they'll add T.N.T.

I have some of my decorations out & we will put the tree up the end of the week.  Larry put up the lights on the outside shrubs by the D room.  Many outside lights decorations up already.

You should see the house Carters are building - the lot on Verbeck & Conewango by Joyce O'Conner.  Brick & it's going to be beautiful.  Mrs. Carter (nee Blair) died & left her money to her son.  He & his wife are divorced so he moved to the family home & this house is being built for his father - the senior Carter.  This Carter (Louis) quit New Process when he inherited.

We had a nice Thanksgiving & we played Scattergories.

Did I write we washed the kitchen & ceiling walls 2 weeks ago.  Planned to wash the L.R. tomorrow but I'm lazy so we'll do it after the holidays.  Tomorrow I'd like to go to Jamestown if the weather is OK.  This past week the only thing we did was go out to Perkins Sat. nite.  So I'm raring to go somewhere different.

Dale is feeling better but he has really been hurting.  His medication cost $150.00 but insurance covers it.  Lucky for him.  Lots of soreness & itching.

We hope to send the Christmas box by the end of the week.  Wrapped gifts today.

I've covered it all.

Monday, September 23, 1991

Time to write letters.  Thanks for your letter, Barbara.  The pictures are so darling.  Dad sent his film off to be developed so I'll send them when they come.

Did Andy get the package from The Nesting Place.  The one I ordered wasn't available so they sent another one in its place.  Like Superman - she said it wasn't available to the public very often.  Hope he likes it.

Janick's has reopened but I haven't been in.

Kim & the gals in exercise class hit the lottery for 333.00 so each one got 33.00.

For Christmas Kim plans to get Andy the V.C.R. "The Rescuers Down Under".  Just tho't I'd alert you so you won't get it.

The new brick house on East St, the one where the wife refused to move into - it was sold to the ones who bot the house on 2nd Ave, next to Market St. School.  So that house is now rental & they moved into the new house.  Cost $210,000 to build & was sold for $250,000.  The buyers are friends or known to Carlene & her husband.  Remember.

I'm working on a 1000 pc. puzzle - not the hardest, but it is mostly grays - "Arizona Watertower".  Brick, trees & grays.  I'm getting there but I've plenty of time so no rush.

Fri A.M. Kim & I are invited to see Karen S's new home.  Rose will be there, too.  I had mentioned to Kim maybe we could go over some A.M. & Kim must have said something to Karen.  In Church on Sun. she invited me.  I'm anxious to see it.

Kim & Lar will be home for Christmas.

No more news.

Photos from Labor Day visit to Warren.

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Sunday, August 4, 1991

We're watching the Mets & it is disheartening to watch them.  The Atlanta team is more exciting & we watch them when the Mets aren't on.

We're getting lots of cucumbers & the tomatoes are starting to ripen & I've picked several.

The wedding last Sun was lovely & JoAnn was a beautiful bride.  Her dress was so pretty.  An outdoor setting.  Then the reception at the hotel on the waterfront.  Full dinner.  About 75 guests.  You should see the parking areas now at Chautauqua -- really enlarged & quite a walk to the gates.  And it costs $3e,25 to p ark.  Lot of people there & the waterfront is so pretty.  I'd never been beyond the Ampitheater.

I've been sending pictures of Eddie when I write letters to the relatives.  Stella was glad to get one & I enclosed  one in Ruth's birthday card.  And Edna has enjoyed getting pictures.  I had a nice letter from Edna & she will spend a week at the Jersey Shore with relatives of Wally.  One has a 4 bedroom cottage.  A week ago we met our friends for lunch (7 of us) & then played miniature golf & I was the only one to get a hole in one & it was a hard hole.  Dad came out as low scorer.

We like your swim suit Barbara.  Colorful.  Do you have a tan?  You should see Dale's tan.  He was off this past week.  On Tues. he was called back to finish a job as the parts had come in & they didn't want to wait any longer.  He wasn't too happy but he did it.  Was home by 1 pm & he didn't go in til 9 A.M.

Remember Dru Hanna?  Well she & her husband are expecting identical twin boys.  Already has 3 children & a home that will be too small.

Signe & Geo. called & their house is up for sale.  They will move into a

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Saturday, July 20, 1991

Dear Andy,

Did you see Sid pitch last Fri. nite.  It was on T.V.  He did real good for 6 innings & the Mets beat L.A. & Strawberry.

I thought you might like the clown, with a butterfly on his nose, that is on this note paper.  Isn't he funny looking.

Tell your Daddy we are real proud of him for being chosen Wi. librarian of the year.  You have great parents & we love you all.

We are glad you will be visiting us.  We haven't seen Eddie yet and we are anxious to see him & you, Andy, so we can give you big hugs.

Bet you are looking forward to riding on the Airplane and the trip to Florida and Disney World.  You'll have fun.

I'm sending you a dollar so you can buy some M&M's when you go shopping with Mom & Dad.

Tell Barbara that Allie, she used to baby sit her & her brother, learned to ride a 2 wheel bike & she is doing so good.  She rides in the school yard.

Our love to all.

Saturday, June 22, 1991

Dad says thanks for the Father's Day greetings - the pictures of the boys are so good - I know we're missing a lot but that's how the ball bounces!  The one of Andy on the bed with Paul & Eddie looks like he has a real satisfied smile.  His world is great.  And Eddie is such a "doll", even if he is a boy.  You are very lucky parents.

Today Ed & Gen are entertaining the Swedish Vasa lodge - at their place.  Pot luck picnic.  I know they've been busy inside & out but I'm sure Edith is helping & maybe Edna as they are members.

The Carey wedding was great.  Lar & Kim told us all about it.  Figured the dress was in the $1500.00 range.  At the country club first they served hors d'oeuvres - expensive ones - caviar, etc.  For the meal, which was buffet -- delicious & tender Prime Rib, fresh salmon, etc.  About 25 were Lisa's friends, the rest Dr. & wives & important people.  Lar & Kim sat with Jack's secretary & her husband.  Lisa's husband has 2 sons, oldest is 16, both were there.  Paula has a b.f. & is living with him.  It must have really cost them a bundle - Mrs. C said they'd have to increase the coffer before there would be another wedding.

We celebrated Kim's birthday & Father's day together as she planned a picnic for her coed group on Fri.  She loved your gift Barbara.  Mon nite they went to Galen's golf supply & each got a putter as they could turn in their old ones for a rebate plus the sale price so they did OK.  I got her another gift - have you seen the mop dolls - Debbie at Penney's Salon makes them & made one for me & it is so cute.  Kim had seen one at a friends last week & loved it so was pleased to get one.  It will go in their new bedroom.

At the last trustee's mtg - one of the men talked to Lar about the apt. & Lar told them what he'd like to do.  He told Lar to go ahead with plans & get an estimate for the board.  He said to plan on a furnace too.  That really pleased them.  The present bedroom would become a dining room & the large room where Mrs C. painted could become 2 bedroom & a bath.  They'd have 3 bedrooms & one would be an office.  We hope it works out for them.  He wants a fellow from Youngsville to do the work & he came to look it over.  Lar is busy but has plans in mind.

This Thurs. the 27th we meet Warren & Anna again at Cook's Forest & go out to eat & then play miniture miniature golf (decided to look up the correct spelling).

Dale says he's taking the 2nd week of July as vacation.  No plans.

Tell Andy I'm crying because the Mets are in 3rd place & they can't seem to win when they need to.  Sid should be back in a couple of weeks.

Rijo did a foolish thing for the Reds by stealing (trying to) 2nd & breaking his ankle.  It will be Pitts. vs. L.A. in the playoffs.  Dale is happy.

Dad plays 9 holes of golf twice a week with Don from Jamestown.

Erie is having its problems with random shooting from cars - rival gangs.

In today's paper a couple were camping out at Heart's Content & they were shot at.  They are investigating the matter.

The neighbors (at Conewango) are having a yard sale.  Guess they plan only to have 2 children as baby things were for sale & not just clothes.  Larger articles in the nursery.

Guess I've rambled enough.

Sat nite P.S.

Rose stopped by & talked with us on the porch.  Karen & Rick sold their house & will move in July.  They got the price they wanted.  Rose said Segals are the riches people in Warren.  Rick has been there a year now & he'll get a raise.  I didn't realize Elliot S. was married & is expecting a child.  But he didn't marry a Jew so they won't recognize the child.  Rose said the junk yard makes a lot of money - no one else could keep up with their business.  Rick was lucky to get the job - they approached him as Mrs. S. worked with Rick on borough council.  Rick & Karen are in Montreal this week on vacation.

A single woman bot the house & she wanted papers signed before their vacation.  She teaches in the nursing dept. at Jamestown Community College.  House only on the market 2 weeks.

We're eating lettuce from the garden.  Lettuce has been expensive so decided to use garden lettuce & save.  Goodby again!