Saturday, November 27, 2004

Your pkgs. are just about ready to send.  I need to finish taping the box but I don't know where Dale keeps his tape.  It will be finished before I go to bed.  One is a small pkg. I couldn't get in the box.  2 pkg. from me & 2 from Barb.  I almost forgot to put bows in & I hope I put in the correct colors, etc.

We're having homemade beef veggie soup & pecan pie for supper.  I sampled it for seasonings & it tastes good.  The first of the season.

In today's paper we saw the obit of Father Baker.  Also our organist's daughter died -- she was only 40 but sick for some time.  That is sad.

It's in the 40s today & Dale gave the lawn the last mowing.  Next will be snow to shovel -- but not too soon.

I've never heard of a garage store -- not in Erie or Buffalo.  If they have one, they don't advertise.  I'm sure you've heard me say we ate lunch in Sharon at the Quaker Steak & Lube. It was when I went to synod in Greenville with dad & Warren & Anna were there.  Warren suggested to go to Sharon & eat there.  A long time ago but I still remember our outing.

I find it interesting that you like a clock that strikes the quarter, half, three quarters & the hour.  Dale has his mantle clock very soft so I can't hear it if I have a restless nite.  Do you remember the clock that tells the time the world over -- Dale was saying the alarm goes off at midnight for about 30 seconds.  Barb tried to shut it off but couldn't.  But now it goes off at 7 pm so it doesn't bother anyone.  It plays different melodies.  It just played the tune to hymn "Joyful, Joyful we adore Thee", if you can recall the tune.  By Beethoven.  Words by Henry Van Dyke.  How do I know -- just looked in the hymnal for info.

Sun the 28th

I thought I had the pkg. all set when there was another gift to go in & no space.  So Barb found another box & repacked it & everything is in one box so cancel looking for a 2nd box.

Dale hasn't bro't the tree down from the attic so it isn't up yet.

We went to the library Fri. & I got e books.  A new author for me.  I read & enjoyed Lighthouse Cove by Kimberly Cates.  Also a book Catherine Coulter's Maze & Barbara Delinsky's "A Woman Betrayed" & I think I've already read it but it's worth reading again.  But first I must address Christmas cards & write a few notes.  Think I'll start after supper & it is almost time to get started.  (4:38 pm)

The Steelers won today but they're getting to the QB more than in previous games.

Will you get your Christmas letter sent on time this year.  You could write a note to each son & tell them how proud you are of them & how much they add to your life.  That would help to make up for the letter you missed writing.  I guess many of us never take the time to tell our children we love them but I hope you know you, Lar, Kim, Barb, Dale, & of course JoAnna, Andy & Eddie are loved and you are in my prayers.  I'm a very lucky mother to have such a nice family.  I often think how lonesome it would be if I didn't have Barb & Dale living with me.

Tues. evening Nov. 30

We went to Jamestown yesterday & the main thing I got was a red blouse for the holidays.

They decorated the church early this year.  We have new blue paraments so they have the blue lights (small ones) on the tree & it really looks nice.  For Christmas Eve they add the candle holders Dad made for the pews.  They fit over the pew edge & have 3 candle holders. It is a nice effect.

Barb sent her box yesterday & I sent mine today.  UP's at the Wrrn. Tire center on the East side.  The fellow called Barb by her first name & she couldn't remember his name.  Dale knew who is  -- Corky Frye -- maybe a year younger than Barb.  Very friendly & nice.

I have my cards addressed, stamped & some for around here ready to go.  I want to write a note in some cards & worked out a brief note.  Now I'll have to start writing them.

Dale just put our tree up.  Barb & I will decorate it but not tonite.  Maybe it will put me more in a Christmas mood.

Dale has to have a test at the hosp. tomorrow.  To check on his liver -- the Dr. wants to be sure it is OK.  Also he has to have a blood test.

Wed. Dec. 1

Millie called tonite.  She & Linda took Gen out to lunch & she feels so bad for Gen.  She is alone so much.  The house was cleaned up so Millie said she must have help.  Gen can't answer any questions, can't write so it is really bad.  The best thing would be for her to go into a home & be with people.  She didn't want them to leave.  Did you ever meet my cousin Warren Luthgren?  He is a paraplegic but has an elec. wheelchair & a special car to drive. Goes to church, sings in the choir & gets out.  So he & his wife have a good outlook on life. He must be in his late 70's.  It's been years since I've seen him.  He was born on Christmas Eve.

Our tree looks so nice.  Dale has yet to put up the outdoor lights but he has them out in the basement.  And the stocking are hung up.

I was going to write notes on some Christmas cards.  Here it is Wed & I have not started. Have about 20 to write -- mostly to relatives  (Got a start this AM -- Thurs)

Larry & Kim have been here (Thurs) & gone.   Kim had some errands to run so she left first. Lar, Barb & Dale talked at the table.

Tomorrow I'll make Spritz cookies & a choc. cooky for the Cooky Walk at church.  Also I'll make 2 pies.  One with cream cheese filling & you have cherry pie filling over it, and a pumpkin pie.  Both are easy to make.  I'll start when I come home from having my hair done Fri A.M.  I'll most likely order pizza for supper.  They want the cookies from 4-6 pm on Fri & the pies around 9 A.M. Sat.  I'll make the pies the last thing.  I love to bake so it's no problem.  All is well.

Saturday, June 9, 2001

I'm watching the Mets at Tampa Bay.  I tho't the Mets would take the 3 games.  Lost the 1st one & they are behind today.  Then they play the Orioles & then the Yankess.  Will they win any games.

We had some perfect weather.  Temps in the 70's & low humidity.

Got another B. Delinsky book & it is so good.  The theme was Alzheimer's disease.  She used family themes & writes so well.  I've read some of Ann Tyler's books but not recently.

I see the New Game Boy is out & I bet Eddie would like one.  Listed as $99.00 in USA Today & Kmart has it advertised for $90.00.

I'm enclosing the letter sent from the church.  Maybe it was sent to wake people up but I'm very disappointed.  We don't have a pastor who is a leader, people haven't warmed up to them (Gary or Margaret) he doesn't like to make calls & I don't' ever want to go to First Luth.

Have you heard how many will be at the Nelson Reunion.  Has Rachel had her baby yet?

Thurs. there was a sample pkg. of Dove Soap in the mail box but it was for Joyce O'Connor.  I called her up & she came over & we chatted for over an hour.  Barb's daughter graduated from Allegheny last June, got married & has had a year studying optometry -- a 4 year course in Philly.  Her husband has completed 4 years of medical school & will go to Hawaii for part of his internship.  Melissa will go for 2 week.  Barb is married for the 3rd time.  Joyce owned the apt. bldg. corner of 5th & Conewango & sold it several years ago.  She had been getting 750.00 a mo. in payment.  Now it is paid up & she misses that money.  She invested some of it but things are tighter for her now.  We haven't talked for ages.  She's been widowed for 23 years.

Kim stopped by this aft.  She was thinking of things she needed to do -- and then she remembered there is no hurry as school is out.  They were going to Jamestown tonite & would eat at Led Lobster.  T hey would drive in the Miata.

Shults is having a golf outing the end of the month at Jackson Valley so Dale is thinking of buying some golf clubs.  KMart has some on sale & Kim suggested looking in the want ads.  I've seen them for sale.

N Sync is coming to Buffalo tomorrow, June 10.  Bet Andy would like to see them.  Tickets sold liek hot cakes.  Remember hearing about it on TV Buff. news.

Sun. June 10

Mets are winning, finally.

Our synod has a new Bishop.  He won on the 4th ballot.  Has had the church at Corry.  I haven't heard much about him.  I thought it would be someone who has been in the synod a long time.

Dale looked at golf clubs at KMart but didn't get any.  He'll have to talk to Lar to learn what clubs are important, or is it which clubs.

I saw a rabbit in our driveway the other morning & Barb says something is eating in the garden.  They haven't touched the lettuce but got at the beans.  The rabbit looked well fed.

Barb is on her 2nd bike ride today.  she also rode twice yesterday.  She tries to reach a certain number of miles a month & got behind because of rainy weather.  I can't remember the miles per month she rides.

Mon. the 11th

Kim stopped by with some gossip.  "Bones" Blair who built the house by Lar & Kim bo't Dr. Fino's house on Prospect.  They have 5 pumps going to keep water away form their home by Lar & Kim & Lar thinks there could be trouble & he wants to get it sold pronto!  That is why Lar's house is built away from the stream & no basement.

I was lazy & ordered pizza from PIzza Hut.  It was very good.

Barb got wire to put around the garden to keep the bunny from eating the green veggies.  She ran out of posts to put it up so we made a quick trip to the mall.  I returned a sweater (cardigan) I got at Bon Ton -- it was large but the sleeves were too short & on the tight side.  Got a couple of things at KMart -- finally found my favorite (or one0 candy bar -- Heath Bar.

Today Scott was playing with a friend & using bad language so Marisa told him not to do that & she is the one he is imitating.

I tried a new author whose theme is the Victorian era but it wasn't that good.  The last return date was Sept 14, 2000.  That should have told me something but I didn't look.  June Barraclough -- Rooks Nest.   She could have cut it by 1/3 of the words & still bring out her theme.  I skipped a lot of it.

It's going to be more humid this week, so I won't want to use the oven.  Will have to change my menu.

I'm watching the Braves at Toronto & you know who I"m rooting for but the Braves just had a home run & lead 3-2 in the 6th.  Too bad.

Things are as usual here.  We keep going so all is well.

Tuesday, May 26, 1987

It was so nice having you here with us but I know you're glad to be back to your regular schedule & your home.

Mon. was a beautiful day - I wash & hung sheets outside.  After we cleaned up we rode to Jamestown U& had pancakes at Perkins.   Went for a walk when we got home.

Lar & Kim stopped by in the A.M.  They had to collect the baskets at church & they said good by as they hoped to get off soon.  The gift from Braders was a wooden condiment set - they said it is so nice.  We hope to see their gifts when they get back.  Later on Mr. Carey stopped by with a gift from his mother.  An envelope with money.

Last nite I set Danish pastry & this A.M. I bro't some over to the girls at school for the last time.  It is a cloudy day & by noon it was raining.  But I got over town & to the library.  Got a pair of low heeled beige sandals & they are comfortable.  Looked at skirts & tops but didn't find anything I liked.

Later we go to Ridgway but don't think we'll play miniature golf unless it didn't rain there.  Dad got an early start at the golf course but it was showery, or rather misty & not that nice for playing.  He met Dan Greendahl & played with him.

Yesterday was a nice day for tanning & Barb was on the porch.

The Mets weren't on T.V. so we watched Atlanta wallop St. Louis.  The Mets won!

We put the ivy on the porch for the summer.

Kim had a couple of things for the baby & in the excitement forgot to bring them over.  We'll bring them in Sept.  The plans for the get together went awry.

Fri. & Sat. we'll be at Thiel for the Synod meeting & that should be interesting to see who gets to be Bishop & who'll be disappointed.  The week will go fast with that to look forward to.

It was great having you home & we look forward to Sept.

Sunday, June 9, 1985

Went to church at St. Paul today & there was a coffee hour so we had a chance to visit around.  We spread news of your engagement & Marie Mathis said maybe she'd be knitting a Christmas stocking sometime - if she wasn't too old!  She makes lovely ones.  There were questions about Lar & Kim & even Lois Himes said she's seen Dale & Marcy.

We had an interesting synod.  Roth was defrocked 499-33 & he leaped upon the stage & took over the microphone.  Finally after 2 recesses he was arrested & let go when he promised to stay away.  They tried to introduce a motion to change things but it was out of order & they got nowhere.  It did put a pall on the convention.  Bishop Crumby did very well as presiding officer.  What amazes me is the number of ballots needed to get a majority for office.  For Dad to be elected twice to Thiel Board & once to executive board is something, esp. when we are considered to be in "the hinterland" & not as well known as those in Pittsburgh area.

We will be picking strawberries this week at Wentzel's.  They pick first & offer them for sale so we got a qt. & they are good.

We saw some of the tornado damage & it is bad.  Atlanta, near Greenburg, was really hit.  Amish are there & Amish from all over came to help & they refuse govt help but will take underwear & shoes & material to make clothes.

Jacque W. Shoup had a son after 2 girls.  Born during the storm.  Janelle Welsh & family are moving back from Calif.

How was your trip back.  The peanut butter fudge is still in the fridge.

Just a little not to say hello.

[Enclosure]

[Richard Nyquist is my oldest cousin on the Nelson side of the family.]