Tuesday April 20, 1993

It was good to talk to you & the boys.  Andy was real talkative.

Today I was circle leader & no more turns for me til Fall.  Then we had Barb's birthday dinner - a carrot cake was her choice.   Now she is finding out her duties for the next week.  She'll be there from Wed. to Wed.  She packed her bag & took that over.  Should be an interesting experience.

Dale Earnhardt was on the QVC buying channel & I succumbed & got an D. E. shirt for Dale & he likes it.  We got him a denim jacket, light weight.  I got it in Feb. on sale 25% off & not the brand name that is well known.  He likes it.  Barb picked out a jacket also 25% off.  She bot slacks to match it so she has a nice outfit.  So they both got jackets for their birthday.  Kim & Dad & I are going together to get Lar a golf bag for his birthday.

They got a new refrigerator at the local Sears, which will be closing May 15th & they have appliances on sale.  Got a good deal on it.

Levina Karlson fell & broke her arm & was in the hospital.  She is very unsteady on her feet.  She is failing.

Last Fall Katherine Peterson took a bad fall & is finally able to get out.  She was at Circle today & is able to drive again.  She walks with one of those 4 prong canes if that's the correct term.  Her brother has finally convinced her to sell the house & get an apt.  She has her name in the Warren Apt. by the library.

The Mon. after Easter we had planned to wash the living room walls but I didn't feel that good with my cold.  But it will get done before June & company.

We've been going out for breakfast Wed A.M.  We go to Peppermill as you get the most & best for your money.

In rereading the letter it sounds as if all we had for dinner was carrot cake.  We had chicken.

Don Greendahl got one of those new drivers - they're suppose to help you hit the ball further out - so Dad sent for one thru some catalog he had.  It hasn't come yet - he called & there was such a demand it is taking longer but it will be coming.  They hope to play in May.  Dad's going to have to feel better.

I tho't I had a lot to write about but guess not.

Watching the Mets.  What else is new!

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.