Sunday evening –
July 9, 1978
Dearest Family –I am sitting here typing in the patio as we moved the typewriter here to be a little cooler. The weather was just too warm to try use the dining room this evening. At least I can see a breeze blowing the leaves of the trees. Mary Virginia has gone to Villars Chapel to hear some singing group with the Rankins. Dad and I are talking about going for a bicycle ride. We just finished supper – the last of some banana yogurt that we made when the Hortons were here (which was plenty soupy then for we waited too long for it to season but refreezing it seemed to help it). Also had some honeydew melon – not as ripe and good as the previous one (it was a real buy for 39¢ and delicious).
We were glad to hear from all of you this past week – another record !! It was good talking to Catherine and also getting the letter. Before I forget I'd better say now that don't give up hope if you call and don't find anyone at home next Thursday evening as Dad is to work at the ball park and Mary Virginia and I usually end up over there and sometimes helping there too. We were happy to hear that Wendy had acquired her second tooth without too much difficulty and glad to hear that she adapts so well to camping life.
Really glad that you made the decision to stay in New Jersey and not rush back to Arizona, Roberta. Mary Virginia really held her breath for if you had gone back that would have left her wondering what to do the middle of July. She is happy to get to see Marion and I.T. since their visits coincide. Too bad that you will have to make so many trips to the airports – MV is also wondering if you will have room for her in their old room since it is so small and you already have a roommate.
Glad that we were finally able to find you at home, Serena, and hope that things work out for you to get a fellowship or possibly a chance to go to Denver yet. You must really have an IN with UMKC if you are staying at the home of the head of the program there. We do hope that you will plan to come home between summer school and fall semester or quarter if you aren't doing else.
Your letters are spaced wide apart, John, but glad to hear of you thru Roberta's. Sound like those new t-shirts are going well as well as other things in the canteen. Too bad you weren't reached sooner by Bell's office or whoever it was that wanted a youth coordinator but wonder how you would find much time for all you do now.
We went down to Rocky Fork Restaurant for lunch today as Grandma had been wanting to go – had planned to go while the Hortons were here but it didn't work out. They now have a buffet available on weekends which they called a smorgasbord but though the view is wonderful we didn't find the food nor the service too good not to elaborate but servings generous!! Dr. Hull's Fun in the Sun was not open but the miniature golf available. I don't know whether it is closed permanently or what for this is certainly the season and Sunday would be one of the best days to be open.
Had a little more difficulty with the Mercury Friday when Wilma, MV and I went to Washington Court House to do a little shopping. We scraped the bottom of the gas tank and it began to leak profusely and so ended up with us having to get it replaced. In the meantime the fire department had to hose the streets and the service station. Guess I was lucky no one was around throwing matches or cigarettes or it would have followed me fast!! As Dad keeps saying the next thing to go is the exhaust system but so far that is about the only original fixtures under the body and hood.
Monday was quite a day too for Duffie Doo Silver Streak unbeknownst to me rode to Wilmington and refused to come home. I hated it especially for Roberta's sake for know how unhappy she will be on her next visit if that little furry thing isn't on hand to greet her. Mary Virginia took it very well – it saved solving some questions of what to do about her while we are away but I am still having dreams of her and what may have happened to him (it).Patty Walker Ryan had a little girl just a little over a week after Jacalyn's wedding day so all came out okay. Just noticed it in yesterday's paper so hope she got along okay. They have named her Shellie Jo to accompany Shannon Dee. If Jim was at the wedding we didn't know it for he is unknown to us but doubt if he made it. Nancy sounded as if she has about given up going to Europe.
Tuesday didn't start off too sunny but we were on our way around 8AM and met Bob Gooding at the Canoe Livery (Morgan's) where we took their bus to the Caesar Creek area. There Beverly was waiting with their canoe and we were soon on our way. It was good that it was cloudy for it wasn't too hot. The sun did come out while we were having a picnic lunch at the roadside park near the I-75 bridge. We thought the tables would all be taken but they had closed the road dow to it because of a mud slide across the road. Darlene Linkhart went with Mary Virginia. Bob had to leave for Salt Lake City the next day for a couple of days so we separated after the canoeing. Darlene had never been to Fort Ancient since she was real little so stopped to see the view there and the museum which really fascinated her. There are several competitors for the Morgans now so had no trouble getting a canoe but had made reservations earlier.
Wednesday night was Lions Club and Dad was on the committee, had a basic menu of roast beef, baked potatoes, succotash, salads and pistachio pudding. For the thirty people the cost for the four of us averaged about $7.00 each. For the program we had a fellow from near Hillsboro who had been to Brazil and who was excited enough about it that he even wanted to buy land down there. He is really sold on it as a place for the future.
Clyde Irwin brought a big mess of green beans last Saturday – ours will be ready in a few days. We should be having tomatoes in a couple more weeks. We should have an earlier garden next year for plan to get some more fertilizer before the next season.
The Wolfroms (all except little Jeannie) are leading a canoe trip in Canada. The group is leaving tomorrow morning – Rev. Wise, Keith Rittenhouse and David Thornburg are among those going. They are to be gone ten days. If Dad didn't already have plans made to be gone he might have been influenced to have gone with them.
We have not told anyone around here about our upcoming trip but plan to leave Cincinnati Monday evening, July 17th. Mary Virginia will be going that same afternoon to Hudson Guild to stay until we go over the first week of August. We are due back I believe Tuesday, July 25th so hope to hear from all of you before we go and also have a letter when we get back ??? Grandma is planning on going to New Jersey with us about Aug. 3rd and if all goes well we will be at the farm that evening and then go to New York a couple of days later – more details later. She (G'ma) will stay at the farm while we are at the Bar Meeting but hope that Roberta, and John may get to come into New York while we are there. What are your chances of going with us, Serena, or are you interested? Think Mary Virginia is coming to New York for some of the time.
Your trip into Oregon and possibly Washington sounds interesting, Catherine and Gerry and hope you get some possible prospects through the International Harvester dealers. We would certainly love to see all of you and wish that we might all be together for a reunion. I just finished reading a book written by Laura Hughes' sister about their family – their move to Ohio from Kentucky and the hardships they faced during the early 1920's and 30's. Pictures of Mrs. Hughes as a little girl look so much like Weegie as I remember her growing up.
We do want to get this into the mail so that Catherine gets if before she leaves Oregon (Hillsboro) where she will be visiting her Kalamazoo classmate Sue . . . can't recall her name now and don't have the letter too handy.
We shall be thinking of all of you and always look forward to hearing from you. Also glad to hear that Rob is enjoying Hudson Guild and vice versa.
With much love to you all and a special kiss for Wendy
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