Saturday, June 28, 1997

We've had a couple of lovely days.  Yesterday Kim & I picked strawberries - I picked 6 qts.  Wally Johnson (Levina's bro.) picked on Tues & brot us 2 qts & I had bot a qt.  Today I made a batch of jam & might make another batch as I just got 6 jars.

Today our new neighbors moved in.  I met her Thurs nite 0 she was picking weeds & Torey was here & wandered over.  Kim knows them.  Dan Niezmic - he has a 6-figure job at Blairs.  A daughter who will be a senior & a younger son - can't gauge his age.  They lived outside town & the wife wanted to move to town - 10 miles to town got to be too much driving kids around.

Kim was talking to the gal in Johnson's house & she was telling about Mr. Carey.  He didn't make them feel welcomed.  Complained about the kids & used the F word while talking to them.  Paula & her husband are still there & she can't wait to get into her own place.  Guess the Careys argue a lot.

Now it's Tues. July 1.  Thurs. I get my hair done (earlier than usual - holiday) so can get this in the mail then.

Forgot to mention when writing about new neighbors that I met the gal who bot the Holder house.  She is divorced & her last name is Vavala.  She has a guy living with her.  The house will be painted this summer - she has had a lot done to it.

It's been a rainy day & it's cooler sitting on the porch, but nice.  Kim was mover this A.M.  They'll come for supper on the 4th.  Lar will work at camp & Kim will be at the parade.  She is on the board for ARC - they work with those who are less fortunate - they have having a float in the parade.  Nothing fancy but it's extra work & time for the group.

Mon. I did make a 2nd batch of jam.  It looks nice.  Tastes good.

Starting the 4th Barb will be off for a week & Lynn also plans to be at the lake the 1st week of Aug. so Barb will be off when the boys are here.

The 1st game between Yankees & Braves was an exciting one.  I stayed up til the end.  The Mets got creamed by Detroit.  Better luck tonite with Bobby Jones pitching.

Wed. nite.  Mets are no good in interleague play.  Braves had a great win today against the Yankees.

Saturday, November 9, 1996

I can't sleep anymore so I'll write letters.  Winter is suppose to come this weekend.  We had snow flurries last Sat & Sun & then it warmed up during the week.

Paul I forgot to congratulate you for becoming V Pres/Pres elect of the Wi Lib. Assoc.  That is wonderful.  We are proud of you.

Dale has been on vacation this week - worked on his stereo speakers & in the basement.  He got his eyes checked for new contacts.

Barb was home Fri as she didn't feel good -- diarrhea.

We finally saw the Dr.  Dad's aches & pains are related to Parkinson's & there's not much help.  I saw the Dr. female asst. & I liked her a lot.  She did more explaining.  Had to have a blood test & she called with the results & things are good.  They have to check on the cholesterol medication to see if it is harming the kidney, etc. but all is well.

My Christmas Club check came & Barb & I started our Christmas shopping & yesterday I started wrapping some gifts.  After Thanksgiving, I'll put the tree up.  Am looking forward to that.

Signe called yesterday & wants a picture of Dad taken in 1973 - the year Joyce got married.  Reason - Carl was the only one not there for a sister-bro picture & she wants one of Carol to add to the picture.  I wouldn't know where to look.  I said maybe Genevieve or Charles would have one taken around the '70s.

John Pearson was 35 on the 4th of Nov.

Johnson's house has been sold but they haven't moved in yet.  A younger couple with a boy around 4, I'd say & maybe one a little older.  They've taken out the old rugs, raked leaves & I'm sure there is a lot of work to be accomplished before they move in.

Bo't my Christmas stamps yesterday - got them early as I want the one you don't have to "lick".  Don't have any cards, tho.  Will have to look around.

Elections are over & also the bad ads on T.V.  Thank goodness - some were real nasty.  The next Pres election is 2000 - hope I'm around to see 2000 come in.

Guess I'll see if the paper is here.  Just a note to let you know we're thinking of you & love all of you.