Friday, June 22, 2001

I'll start a letter to tell you Larry hasn't been feeling well.  He has shingles.  They broke out on the left side of his scalp & into his eye.  They were here last nite for Kim's birthday dinner.  His eye didn't look good.  He saw the Dr. who gave him medication & suggested he see Dr. Keverline (my eye Dr.) to see if it had affected his eye -- could cause trouble.  It hadn't.  Kim stopped over today & he didn't feel good at all (today0).  He hasn't worked for 3 days & just lays around so you know he doesn't feel good.  Hope it soon passes.  We were suppose to go to Nickel Inn Sat. nite, but that is postponed.

Last Wed. we went out to lunch at Portville, NY. just across the Pa. line from Eldred.  About 1 1/2 hr. drive. Forstrums picked me up.  Sprague's Maple Farm.  A large building & lots of tables for larger parties.  Like a Pancake House only better.  Pure maple syrup.  A gift shop & I got some maple syrup & the maple sugar candies that I love!  I had an omelet & 2 pancakes & couldn't finish it.  The omelet was so large.  Wish it were closer so we could go to it.  It's a long ride but beautiful scenery.

We had over 2" of rain last night with lots of noise -- thunder.  I got caught in the rain (Mets vs. Braves on TV & I have an ear & eye on that) coming home form getting my hair done.  Was by East St when a downpour came & my slacks got wet.  Was prepared & had a rain hat and umbrella.  Sheila told me today the gossip is that Jim Blair sold his house on Valentine Ruin to someone from Pittsburgh.  Be nice if it is true.

Sat A.M.

It is a dark, rainy Sat.  Hope it clears up as I planned to walk to the library.  Read another Delinsky book -- The Vineyard but that didn't appeal as much as the others.  It was like a book within a book, telling the story of 2 women. One written in italics & I skipped most of that.  I keep a dictionary by my chair so I think "italic" is the correct word.

The Mets are making it very hard to remain a faithful fan.  Last nite's game is a prime example.  Rocker (Braves) got traded to Cleveland.  Cleveland goes to the Yankees next.  Wonder what kind of a reception he'll receive  He recently lost a couple of saves for the Braves.

Sunday

It's a beautiful day, cool but no rain or clouds.

Barb got her bike ride & she also picked 4 qts. of strawberries -- 2 for her, 2 for me.  I plan to make a batch of jam this week.  Plan to make a 2nd batch later.  The berries are large & tasty.

Thanks for the pictures of the boys.  It's a good one.  Were they making choc. chip cookies or was it a "pose".

It was interesting to read your article on the library & the building plans.

Yesterday we went to the Mall & I found a pair of white slacks on sale. Had to shorten them & I did that Sat. aft.  They are very nice.  Didn't wear them today as it was cooler.  Will save them for a hot day.

Didn't get to the library yesterday & today I'm watching the Mets.  Maybe tomorrow after lunch.

Barb & I agree on something.  The Mets will allow Bobby (mgr.) to manage the N.L. in the All STar game & if the Mets don't improve, they will give Bobby the axe!  What do you think?  Or don't you care!  They say Milwaukee's attendance is holding up.  That's nice.

Tues. nite the 26th

Yesterday I made 6 glasses of strawberry jam & it turned out good.

Also got books fro the Library.  Mary Higgins Clark's Let Me Call You Sweetheart & Jude Deveraux's High Tide.  Read one yesterday & one today.  Both good & easy reading.  Started Anne Perry's Death in the Devil's Area.  I like her books about Inspector Pitt.

Tomorrow I'll walk to the bank & get money for next month's expenses & go to the library again.

Lar was working at Carey's last nite so he's back to normal.  Eye much better.  He has pop marks on his forehead.

I used the wrong pen when I started this letter so I hope you can read it.

It's warming up again & will be more humid.

Are you having your party this year.  You haven't mentioned it in your letters.

I'm just sitting here with my pen in my hand & nothing more to write about.

Saturday, December 9, 2000

Got your letter today & the pictures are good.  I like the 5 of us on the davenport.  The ones of the homes are beautiful.

I'm watching the bio of Stephen King on A&E & it is very interesting.

Barb & I went to Jamestown today but I couldn't find the shirt or hats the boys wanted.  Ron Dane for Andy & a Mets cap for Eddie.  I'll keep on looking but Western N.Y. is Buffalo country.  But I did find something I hope Andy will like.

I have the gifts all wrapped & ready to mail on Monday.  One is a birthday gift for Eddie.

We put our tree up -- Dale set i up last nite -- and we decorated it today.  It is beautiful.  Very full & well formed.  We also have the porch lit up so it is "Christmasy" around here.  Now I have to warp gifts for this part of the family.

Haven't done any baking yet.  I do have some of my Christmas things around but not completely finished.  Most of my Christmas cards are on the way except for the local cards & Gen & Millie.  Need to write a letter for their cards.

Dale's computer came earlier this week.  But he needs a desk and he is getting the telephone line ready.  There is a connection in my bedroom & he can work from there.

When we were in one store today, I heard someone say "Hi Mom".  It was Kim & her neighbor Lois checking out.  She will have her pkg. to Wi. ready to mail on Mon.

I've enjoyed Stephen King bio but don't think I'd like his books.

Did you notice the ad in the paper for the new Blair home by Lar & Kim's place.  Over $800,000.00.  I cut it out to send to Ed & Gen.  The description is fabulous.  Marble floors, etc.  Guess they reached too high but who will buy it?

On Mon. Barb will take me to the post office on her way to work.  I'll go to the library & get some books.  Maybe that's a bad idea as once I get into a book it is hard to put it down.  I'll have to tell myself "First things first".

Had a card from friends in Auburn.  They celebrated their 50th anniversary in Sept so that must have been one of Dad's last wedding before we left Auburn.  It was a wedding you knew would last.  It was a fine family with 5 children.  Real good members.  When we were in Auburn for an anniversary of the church, long, long ago, we were to the young couple's home along with her parents & siblings.  Her sister was married to a state rep. so they were into politics.  I'm sure they are retired also.  Nice to have memories.

I'll add a little more this Sun. (10th) evening.  Dinner is over, dishwasher going & I'm resting, watching TV, have the tree lights on so I'll finish this & mail it Mon. when I go to the post office.

Have my gifts wrapped & need to put bows on them but that will be tomorrow.  Can't put too many gifts under the tree as we need a space to water the tree.  They'll be around the L.R. & D.R.

I hope to try that Thumbprint cooky from Ladies Home Journal.  Got a recipe form Kim last Christmas.  It has peanut butter, butter & powdered sugar.  Form into balls & chill.  Th en you dip them in melted choc.  They are very good.  More like a candy & pretty on a cooky platter.  Maybe I"ll start on Wed.

On the front page of Warren's newspaper they show snapshots taken by Warrenites.  I was thinking the one of the 5th Ave. bridge would be a good one to sen in.  I love the picture of Trey watching you cut the turkey & hoping for a taste.

Holder's house has been sold, Pat who bo't it a few years ago decided it was larger than she needed.  Haven't heard who the new neighbors will be.

Watching TV is taking over so I'll close with love to all.