Sunday, October 15, 2017

1987 Family Letter -Oct.11

[John's copy]

Sunday, October 11, 1987

Dear Family:

M.V. is home this weekend or more correctly "in and out" of the house, doing laundry, etc.  This weekend is the Wilmington College Homecoming weekend, so plenty of activities

As Serena said in her last letter about letter writing – just get started and perhaps we should have heeded her advice about starting with a smaller piece of paper.  We are going out to see Serena this next weekend with the Orville Harners.  Mrs. Harner [fairly sure that would be Josephine] has a daughter working in the area, who recently graduated from I.U.  The daughter is also involved in the "Hilly Hundred" Bike ride, which is also this next weekend.  It's the 20th year for the ride and hope to participate.

We had supper with John on Wednesday evening on our way back from Cleveland.  He looked great and is certainly wrapped up in the Mayor's re-election campaign.  They are well organized.  He will appreciate the week off in November to go to Arizona.

The Morgans are at a library meeting in the Tucson area this weekend and Wendy is staying with the Kings.  Bet they are looking forward to the winter months in the Phoenix area in contrast to those in Washington State.  Our Arizona plans are vague since we can only make reservations five days ahead on the bargain Delta tickets.  MV is concerned that we will not get back in time for Thanksgiving . . . and she will not know what to do about cooking the turkey.

Roberta impressed us with her nearly 5,000 miles on her bike in her first "professional bike year."  Also thanks to her for sending out the books on the "Holy Land" to the various family members for all of us to read.  The MARCH 1977 issue of the NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC also has an article on Egypt which visit we hope will be enjoyable, tho we feel that the pyramids will be impressive.

Dad has about covered everything.  Did get to hear Roberta's message about her new bike, which she is evidently picking up now as a call to her got no answer.

It is winter coat weather today – damp and cold.  Grandma treated us at the Village Inn in Leesburg – no fabulous crowd or waiting, but it was well filled – must have been at least 20 from the Fairview Friends meeting there – they had monthly meeting today so were a little late in getting there – thought at first that they must be somewhere else but finally came in.  Saw a lot of others that we know by face, but not by name. 

M.V. came home to help John Z celebrate his No. 27 today and also attended the Homecoming Dance.  They had planned to go to the parade AND football game but decided against it when the weather turned rainy as well as cold.

[handwritten note to John follows]

So good to see you Wednesday night but worry that you are not getting enough rest – Glad that you have the campaign to occupy your mind but do get adequate rest, relaxation and good food – fruits & vegetables & meat ––– 

Seemed like a very nice group that are active in Moore's behalf.  You will need a vacation if you keep up or accelerate your busy schedule the next 3 1/2 weeks.

Love and XXXXXXXX,
Mother & Dad

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