May 14, 1971
Dear Family,
Hi! Thanks ALOT for the birthday card & also the two checks. The Canada one is already in the envelope ready to go.
I've got more-or-less news. I've got a way to San Francisco next week-end but I'm not sure yet if I'll be going. Wendy & her parents are driving down to see a ball-game & they invited us to go. Wendy is from Yreka - Calif. and is going to Canada this summer in the same program we will be in. But the big problem is that we haven't got a ride to Yreka. Wendy isn't going to school this term. She is just living at home. It's only a 5 hour trip by car to Yreka -- but 10½ hours by bus & less than an hour by plane. But then to fly would cost $32.00 -- from Portland to Medford. Cost by bus is $28.00!! I really doubt if I go unless I find a ride at least half-way there. But again, time will tell. Don't be surprised if you get a post card from me of the Gold Gate Bridge! I've got my homework done up so I can afford to go in that respect.
Tomorrow I am going to the Ocean. I'll send you all a post-card while they are still 5¢!
I got a post-card from Catherine today. But she didn't say much except "Happy Birthday."
There will be four of us from Fox going to the same program in Canada. Pam, Wendy & another girl from Newberg. At least that is all we know of.
Thanks again for the card & MONEY -- I'm very curious about this box coming from Cincinnati -- any hints?
I'll let you know about how I wisely waste my money! I've got to get some clothes for one thing & also boots. THANKS & ALSO thanks for the stamps!!
May 16, 1971
Dear Family,
Hi! Thanks alot for the phone call tho I don't quite understand it about someone calling you & using Pam's name. I talked to Pam last night & she could not understand it either.
Last night I finished the book World Prosperity as Sought through the Economic work of the League of Nations. Then I wrote up a book review of it for Civilizations. I've still got to check the book reviews of it in the library but other than that I'm all done. I got more out of reading the preface than the whole rest of the book. It really strained by brain in some parts. As I said I'm working for an 'A' out of that class. We didn't have a midterm. Our final will be oral. I'm sorta dreading that.
I was really surprised & happy to hear about Catherine getting married in August. That was the 1st I had heard about it. As I said, I got an invitation to Mare's wedding yesterday. I thought they would get those out before the postage went up.
I would appreciate it if you all would send me my navy blue gym shoes & also the black rain boots that you can fold up. You know -- they are real flexible. As for the poncho, I think it would be better to keep it home then I can get it when I get home. Maybe Serena would want to wear it. I'm anxious to see it but since it is heavy & also I'm afraid to take too good of stuff to Canada. That way mrs. Thornburg won't have to be rushed either. But I would appreciate the gym shoes & rain boots. If you can't find them it's ok. Don't worry about it as I can do without them.
I just now got back from supper. I worked in the dishroom after lunch & also after supper today. Just got in about 2½ hours of work. I did tell you all I also worked last weekend after 3 meals. But I'm just a substitute. Today I subbed for a boy who plays in the and & was gone at a band concert.
I also bought some blouse material yesterday in Portland. Last night started on it at 11:00 & did get it finished. I'll send a piece of the material. It's just a plain sleeveless long blouse. Then I also got the pants suit which I already told you all about.
I still don't know about this week-end. It would be exciting to go but I wonder if it's worth it for just a week-end.
Well, tell 'Hi' to Grandma. I'll send her a piece of the material of my dress. Cindie is going to make it. I couldn't cash Mom's check in Portland & saw the pants suit so Mary F. loaned me the money.
Got 3 pairs of ear-rings for my birthday. The book Words of Life -- from Pam. It's like Leaves of Gold -- it's not-book size. Also some other odds & ends. All of the above was from kids from school.
Well, I better be closing. I hope you all are ok. Hope the phone calls -- from who-ever called -- didn't scare you all too much. Can't understand it myself.
How are you all getting to Florida? When?
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