Dear Harold,
I am taking a few moments to relate to you in appreciation of your kindness, friendship, and various experiences that I have enjoyed in your life and you in mine. I think of the time you stood at the head of the church doing a reading when Jean asked me if I would like to go to Sorrells to square dance on Sunday afternoon. When you came to the back of the church, you had your western clothes on and ready to go, covered so no one would know the difference. That day we ate lunch at Wendys and danced all afternoon. Then we went to the Manchester Hotel in Middletown for supper, visited Target to check on Wells toys, then back to Sorrells to dance all evening.
The trip to Fontana with the hot radiator and how we searched for water, to be rescued by a man from Dayton who said that he spent last nite in jail and gave us jugs of water to get to Careyville. With a tight schedule after repairs, how you could handle the curves to Asheville where you had reservations at the hotel at 11pm, and we made it on time. I remember the trip to Atlanta toy show where Josephine and I were thrilled with the eastern route 77 through Bluefield to Statesville with the wonderful visit at Cris's and how his wife wanted to fix my dental problem, the visit to Clark fork lift and square dancing; on to Atlanta (Josephine bought 3 dozen critters for gifts.) Cyclorama of the Civil War at Atlanta. On to Nashville to visit Sunday school publication, Nissan, Swans. (bottle machines).
The trip to New York will always be remembered, seven days and nites. Meeting more of your family. Tavern on the Green. Racing on foot in Central Park. United Nations, first U.S. Capitol. City bus tour and on and on to Atlantic City, checking a rubber blender on our way. The casino's were a show in itself. (Josephine lost 80 cents!) An unforgettable experience and a place to visit rarely.
The night at Cherry Hill – Square dancing and cherry tomatoes proved to be a nice evening to remember. I could write on and on about other trips Fontana, Gatlinburg, etc. all have been exciting, productive, happy, a bit of mystery and educational. Josephine and I are looking forward to August where we again can enjoy whats around the mountain over the hill or on the north side of Niagra Falls.
Your friend,
Orville Harner
PS How is "Cracker Barrel" stock doing?
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