Saturday, June 19, 2004

Finally a clear, humid-free day.  It will dry things out so Dale can mow the lawn later.  He's going to Jamestown this aft.

I'm watching golf.  Very interesting golf course.

Barb's body is sore but she's doing fine.  They put her in a room & she could hear the A.C. fan & some noises drive her crazy.  She knows she couldn't spend the time or night there. But she was better off in her own bed anyway.  Next it's the kemo.  Hope it all works out in her favor.

Last nite at the Mets-Detroit game they honored Mike Piazza for breaking the catcher's home run record.  Yogi Berra, Pudge (Boston & Chicago), & the kid, Met catcher in 80s (can't remember names) were there.  He got a yellow 300 HP sports car from a Chevy dealer, a watch & a bottle of fine French dessert wine from his fellow players, plus other things.  It was very nice.  He said to the Detroit catcher, Pudge Rodre* -- can't spell it, former Marlin catcher, "I hope I'll be at a doing for you after you've broken my record".  And the Mets broke a 2-2 tie in the 9th with 2 outs & 2 strikes on the one at the plate.   Mike Cameron home run. Exciting.

I learned how to spell "Rodriguez"  I'm watching the Mets & saw it in the line up.

The fall Penney's catalog (dream book) came yesterday & have enjoyed looking thru it.  I've seen a couple of things I'd like to order.

It's a beautiful day (Sun. June 20) 2 days in a row.

This A.M. I couldn't decide about going to church.  At 8:55 A.M. I was just getting dressed, but otherwise ready.  I decided to go even tho I coughed during the nite.  I was glad I did. There was a baptism -- the 4th daughter -- & she is a little doll.  And I didn't cough.  9:30 service.

Do you remember Linda Jacobson -- her brother your age -- she was in church today.  she is so attractive but way too heavy.  She teaches in Fla, has for a long time, and loves Fla.  It was in the hi 40s this A.M. & she felt the cold.

As soon as the Mets-Detroit game is over, I'll switch to golf.  Oh yes, the Mets are leading 5-1 in the 7th inning.  And Atlanta is losing.  Did Andy notice as of 6-20 the Mets are ahead of the Braves!  Hi Andy.  Hope they still are when this letter is read.

In golf Barb was rooting for Phil Mickelson & I was rooting for Retief Goosen (S. Africa) & my man won.  To me it seemed like overkill when the announcers talked about Phil.  I suppose they wanted an American to win, but that's the way the ball bounced.

When Charles & Sandy come we'll eat here.  Barb find it hard to work on her hair & wouldn't care to eat out.  Will have steaks, pot. salad, green beans, salad, rolls & a strawberry dessert.  Barb said she should be able to cook the steaks.

First Day of Summer & I've been busy.  In addition to 4 loads of laundry, (Dale turned his mattress & put the mat. pad in the wash) I made Dale's bed & cleaned the bathroom.  Made the batter of a sugar cooky & baked them after lunch.  Cleaned di the dishes, etc.  Sampled the cookies with a cup of coffee.  Then I washed the kitchen floor.  Why the extra activity? Barb isn't feeling up to snuff & has a hard time fixing her hair so she didn't want to eat out.  I called Kim today & forgot to wish her Happy Birthday.  she tho't it would be too much for me but I told her I have the menu (I'm repeating myself) all planned.  Steak, pot. salad, green beans, veggies for salad, rolls (I have to make them), strawberry shortcake for supper dessert.  They didn't know when Charles will be in.  I said send them over & we can sit (hopefully) on the porch & talk & have lemonade & cookies.  That's why I had more jobs today.

Tomorrow we'll get groceries & I'll make dinner rolls.

Wed A.M., I'll get everything all ready so I can visit with them.  We won't eat til 7 p.m. to give Lar an extra hour to work.  He's getting behind in his after work jobs.  Weather hasn't helped either.

I said to Barb I'll have an easy to fix supper.  She said order pizza & make salads.  Good idea.  That is what I'll do -- order pizza.

We didn't eat til about 6:15 & I cleaned up.  I can't seem to make the right choc. chip cooky. Think I found the right one & made a batch of C.C. cookies.  They taste good to me so I hope it's the right one.  I'm soon ready for bed that will watch Cleveland vs. Chicago White Sox for awhile.

Tues. June 22

Got dinner rolls made & went to the Mall & Quality Mkt.   Got strawberries at Hatch Patch. They are so good.  Joyce O'Connor called this A.M. & asked if Barb would need a ride to the hosp.  I said Kim would help.  She said be sure to call if we needed help.  Bev's son's wife had a son last Oct U& Barb's daughter Melissa had a son Dec. 23.  Both are growing fat.  So Joyce is a great grandmother.

Thurs the 24th

Charles told Lar they'd be here the 23rd or 24th but settled on the 23rd.  We waited & waited -- no call, no Charles.  We had our dinner & Kim's birthday.  At 8:15 I got a call from Lar. Charles had called & would be here around noon.  They'd go out for lunch.  But I had already sprayed the oven & racks & I can't stop now.  So I said I'd skip lunch & they'll come over this aft.  What a mix up.

For Kim's birthday, I got her a box of golf balls & cash to equal 50.00  She said I'm not your daughter so you shouldn't give me as much.  I said my daughters-in-law get the same as my children.  I consider both Kim & JoAnna as daughters & love all of your equally.  Kim said she'd get a new golf glove.  She doesn't eat dessert so I fixed a few strawberries in a small bowl & put a candle in one so she had a candle to blow out.

I sprayed the oven & racks at 89 A.M. so it is almost time to get going.

Charles, Sandy & Lar came over about 3:15 p.m. & we had a nice visit.  Sandy loved our porch.  I think Charles has mellowed a lot.  Maybe Sandy is good for him.  I'm glad we had a chance to visit with them.  Lar can work this aft.  Char. & S. left to start on their way home. Want to be home Sat. nite.  Saw pictures of their home & grandchildren -- 2 boys.

Tuesday, January 9, 2001

I'll start a letter and keep adding to it.  With Dale gone, Barb & I went to Holiday Inn for lunch.  I had the salmon with roasted potatoes & carrots (baby) & it was delicious.  The salmon was a larger piece that I've had before.  Barb had a Philly Beef sandwich.  We had dessert -- Barb carrot cake & I had Bourbon Pecan pie.  It was a nice outing.  I won't have to make supper.  We'll each get something easy.  Then we went grocery shopping.  They say it's best to go grocery shopping on a full stomach.

Wed. the 10th

Received Charles & Sandra's Christmas card & letter today.  I'll have to keep their address in my file.  They are made for each other.  He plays & she sings.

Today we have sun & clear blue skies & I can hear the icicles crashing to the ground.  Nice to see the sunshine.  Good weather for Dale & the other fellow to drive home form Rochester.  This session was on Dodge trucks.  Dale said the other fellow only had 15.00 & had brought food from home.  Dale had a couple of hundred $ on him.

Fri the 12th

Yesterday the UPS driver was here & I had to sign a paper I didn't receive the box.  It's our regular man & he said he always put small pkg. between the front door & screen door.  I order from Penney's & Dale orders a lot & we've never had any problems.

This A.M. after my hair appt. I went to D&K for some silk flowers.  Got 2 large cream roses -- about 5" in diameter & put them in a tall, blue, slender vase Lar gave me years ago.  Put it by the fireplace & it really looks nice.  Got some smaller pink roses & put them in a pink (deep) vase that was a wedding gift & they look nice.  They are in the dining room.

This aft. we went to the mall (missed an exciting part of my soap!!) & I paid the Penney's bill.  Barb got 2 tops at Bon Ton & then we went to Big K.  As we entered we saw some Christmas ornaments 1/2 price & some 75% off.  Got 2 boxes of ornaments & 2 wreaths.  They are gold trimmed with 3 pine cones & 2 roses.  Thought I'd like to put one over each light by the front door.  The other lights really light up the porch so they would be visible from the st.  They also have a lighter gold bow.  So I'd better be ambitious next Dec.

My nose & upper lip area were a mess.  The skin started to peel & what a mess.  Finally tried Neosporin & that healed it fast so it doesn't look as bad today.  Never had anything like that.

The nite stand Barb & I gave  Dale looks like a smaller version of the old iceboxes but only one door.  Inside there is no shelf so Dale is making one.   He does a nice job & has invested in tools.  Did I write he also got a large bookcase but hasn't had time to put it together.  He also put some of his money into a CD.  Last nite Larry mentioned he got a small TV (99.00 at Big K) for the greenhouse.  He can watch H&G TV when he is working.

Shults has a monthly lunch meeting.  Dale said they other Shults businesses (Jamestown, Bradford, Dunkirk) will be run like the Warren Shults as they make the most money.  I know they have a good business.  I'll brag & say they have a good man with Dale working there.

The moon was beautiful last nite.  The days are getting longer & I like that.

Sun the 14th

I'm ready for church but have time to write.

Torey is here.  Lar called yesterday to ask if we'd "baby sit" Torey.  They are on their way to Erie now.  9:40 A.M.  I was taking a shower & when I came up the stairs Torey was here so they wanted an early start.  When he saw me dressed he thought I was getting ready to take him for a walk.  He won't like it when I leave.  Dale is up & has had breakfast.  Barb is still in bed & as soon as she is dressed she'll leave to get the paper.  I put an old mattress pad on the davenport so he could be on that but he is on the floor.

Later on Sun.

Good football.  I'm still rooting for the Giants to be Baltimore.  Wsa rooting for Oakland.  Should be a good Super Bowl.

Are you away this weekend.  It is Martin Luther King weekend isn't it?  No, I'm a week early right the first time.

I took Torey for a walk around the block.  He was getting "antsy" waiting for Lar & Kim.  They picked him up about 4 & Kim walked Torey home.  Then they were going up to camp to take the furniture out of the bedroom as Larry wants to concentrate on finishing it.

Bet you're anxious to hear more from the contractor concerning the kitchen plans & costs!

Dale bo't himself a couple of shirts.  One is flannel lined.  He really is surprising me.  The other is a flannel plaid.  He plans to go thru his closet & get rid of old shirts.  I'll wash them & give them to the Salvation Army.

We had a beef roast for dinner.  It's been a long time since I fixed a roast & it was tasty.  Barb saw a roast & suggested it for a meal.  Nice to get ideas from someone else.

Guess I've covered the news from here.

P.S.  Great news about Eddie & his picture drawn for church.

Wednesday, January 7, 1998

Eddie and Taury

Took the Christmas tree down the 1st of the week & after many trips to the attic, all the Christmas things are put away.  Dale took the tree upstairs.

The toilet in the basement was leaking so Dale decided to fix it.  Had to put a new wax ring in.  The sink wasn't in right so he fixed that.  Didn't like the old toilet paper holder so got another one.  Scraped the lower part of one wall & plastered over that.  After it was dried, sanded & gave it another coat.  So it should soon be ready for painting the walls & floor & then he'll put the toilet back.  Didn't think it would be such a big job but according to Dale if you do a job, you do it right!

Football gets interesting.  Could it be Pittsburgh vs. Green Bay in the Super Bowl.  Hope so.

Soon time to think of lunch so I'll quit for now.

Now it's Fri. & time to finish this so I can mail it Sat. A.M.  We got your letter on Thurs.  Enjoyed seeing pictures & reading of your activities.  We've had a lot of rain.   Beaty Field is covered.  Melted water coming from the North.  Barb & Scott put on their boots & went to Lar & Kim's camp but that hadn't overflowed yet.  Dale was going to check it out when he had a chance.  Dale found a bank env. with $180,00 but he returned it to the bank.  He said that's what he'd want someone to do if he were the loser.

(Left to right:  Scott Johanson, Andy, Bobby Forbes, Eddie)

On winter vacation, I went to Grandma's house