December 7, 1977
Dear John,Only two weeks of school left in 1977!!!!!! I'm going to have to work over the holidays but at least it will be a change of pace -- after having half of my day now filled with absences and typing bulletin - etc.
Thanks for your letter -- I called the newspaper up this morning and the ad will be in the paper this Sunday. I'll keep you posted -- sure hope you get a ride from here -- so you can spend more time here after Christmas.
I had a super crazy trip to San Francisco. The teacher that went along was as crazy as the kids -- drinking, smoking, etc. I laid the law down and said there would be no drinking in the van while I was driving -- which of course made me very popular. coming back I did all the driving -- everyone else was sick -- mostly just lack of sleep -- but some had stomach flue -- or something. It's not a trip I wish to repeat soon.
How was your Thanksgiving at home???? I wish I had been there -- instead of driving with 9 high school students upcoast. But, the trip was worth it -- seeing Mary Greene and also Mike, Maureen, and Billy Sutter. Teresa Maloney had another girl – #5!!! The buses were on strike while I was in S.F. -- the subway didn't run on the weekends -- it was, putting it mildly -- hard to get around in the city. Mary Greene of course lives on the one side of the bridge -- then about ten miles -- and they lived on the other side. Maureen now has the craziest looking hair -- she must have had a curly permanent about 6 months ago -- and it has grown long -- and just sticks out all over the place. Billy is trying to find work -- couldn't get over how nice S.F. [?] was -- I'm glad he got out of the city.
Had a nice letter from Liz yesterday -- it was just like being with her. She had the report form the farm meeting -- how the Uibles were mentioned with -- well, you know -- such good workers, etc. How much Marion and I.T. will be missed at the farm. Guess the cottage mothers wanted a job description of what Liz is supposed / not supposed to do. I'll let you read the letter when you get here.
Guess what Marion got me for Christmas??? Got it last night -- a bowling ball and a neato bag to carry it in. The ball is black and white -- we will have to use it over the holidays. I had to be fitted for it -- now to see if it helps my game.
I had a letter from Catherine saying she knows the travel plans, so now I'm anxious to hear them. I'll be able to spend a few days after Christmas before getting back to work, and I'm glad of that.
Must go -- it's getting late . . . .
Love,
Berta
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