1978 Roberta's Letter -July 12

 [7/12/78]

Tuesday Morning

6:30 AM

Dear Family,

It's not Tuesday – it's Wednesday – and Rob & I plan to go in the city again – he really does enjoy the city but he doesn't want to spend any $ there or any where else – but the gym – where he goes to work out every other day!

I'm pretty much planning on leaving here about 8th August – so would appreciate if Mary Va – or you all could bring the pile of things – including the FAN – would like if Mary Va. would bring it.

Hopefully details of flight #'s, etc. are on its way as to Mary Va's flight.

Mary – the Italian group is here now – they will be here till 21 July – so of course they are glad they will get to see you – Everyone asks about you –  [last four lines on first page have several names that are hard to read – feel free to study the scanned letter, if you want to try to figure them out.]

It has turned cool – can't imagine how it must be in Arizona – other than HOT.

Is there a sleeping bag at home I could have?

John, myself & Anne all enjoy John's subscription to Wilmington News Journal – read Jackie Walker's wedding write up today.

New T-shirts are really selling – especially blue – all sold out in adult size of blue in Small & Medium.

We've been playing lots of card games – if you have any extra decks Mary Va – bring them.  Also mosquito repellant.  They are really bad this year.

Rob & I want to see 1 good play this year – do you want to go w/us what would be your 1st & 2nd choice – Rob says GREASE – I say The King & I.

I've been swimming once so far.  My tan is sure fading.

What do you all do w/your old Arizona magazines – if you don't save them – I'd like to have them.

I got a bee sting on the bottom of my left foot on Monday – middle toe – was walking bare foot – It really hurt for awhile, swelled up, but fine by the next day.

There is a Sussex County Branch Library 2nd floor of the bank building at the intersection of 206/607 – just about 5 miles from the farm.  It's very nice.

Robbie is getting along fine – w/ everyone – he is very strict at the water front – which is necessary.  Yesterday someone stole his whistle – so he wouldn't let anyone in till it was returned – he got it back quick.

We've only been bowling 1 time – last Friday – Rob, Metra, Curtis, Scott [?],  Lester & myself. It was a riot!

John hasn't taken a day off yet – last weekend Mr./Mrs. Reem were gone – he was in charge – he did a good job.

Rob wants to see Wall St. today - also World Trade Center – if it's a clear day

Mom & Dad – have a good trip –
Mary Va – see you soon –

Love,

Berta