Monday morning
August 22, 1977
Dear Mom and Dad and Mary Virginia,Thanks for your letter – it was a real epic. It certainly sounds like you crammed alot of things into your trip and glad that you got to see Serena. At least you are able to see her once in awhile even if she doesn't write much.
I took DeeDee and Robbie to Sea World on Friday. We were able to go by bus – only one transfer and the connections were good. We got there just before they opened (9A.M.) and stayed until 4:30 so we had a full day. DeeDee has been there several times but it was all new to Robbie. They had changed the whale show since I went in December but all the rest were the same – still very entertaining and well worth the admission price. They also enjoyed Capt. Kid's World which is a special playground for children 4-14 (or under 105 pounds) – all sorts of slides and nets to climb on. They also have a place where you swing from arm to arm (I don't know the term but they are in most playgrounds) only this one has a pool with a few inches of water in it underneath so if you don't make it to the other side you fall into the water. Alot of kids were getting wet!
Today we are going to El Cajon and have a picnic lunch with Gerry. Then DeeDee and Robbie are going to see "Herbie goes to Monte Carlo" at the movies while I scout around for diapers, etc. Gerry has an interview with John Deere dealer at 5:15 so he is getting off early to change his clothes, etc. so he will drop us off at home before going there. They called him about two weeks ago and he told them he was interested in changing jobs but because of his insurance benefits he couldn't really afford to do so until after the baby is born. They called him back last week (evidently they didn't have any luck finding anyone else) and said they would still like to talk to him. I don't know anything about the John Deere dealer but I know Gerry would rather work for them than IH if he was given the choice. It will be interesting to see how his interview goes this evening. [Gerry had worked for John Deere in Maine before we moved to California.]
Did I mention that while Gerry was on vacation they fired the Parts Manager at International? The branch manager had previously discussed with Gerry the possibility of his taking over the job but they ended up hiring a man from outside the Company who has never worked with International before. Both Gerry and Hal (another guy who works with Gerry) would have been quite capable of handling the job – plus that they know the system and what needs to be changed to make it function better. They are both upset that they were passed over. Hal figured he was second in line behind Gerry and if Gerry doesn't get a promotion when the opportunity arises where does that leave him. The biggest thing seems to be that the Branch Manager likes to surround himself with "yes men" while both Gerry and Hal are the type that will speak their minds especially about things they think should be changed. Neither of them are at all happy about the situation.
Robbie is to fly back to Boston on Thursday. And then Gerry's folks will be arriving on Monday for a week. We are planning to send them up to L.A. one day on a bus tour which goes to Universal Studios, Farmers Market and tours Hollywood. They should enjoy that. Plus we thought we'd take them to Tijuana and perhaps some other sights around San Diego. They have never been to California before.
Mom, we are still counting on your coming in September and we expect to see all of you at Christmas time. Let us know your plans!
Love, Catherine & Gerry
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