1978 Roberta's Letter -June 29

[June 29, 1978]

Tuesday Morning

Dear Family

Good to talk to you all on Sunday but confusing when there is so many on both ends to talk.  The phone was passed around more than anything!

I'm in Dover – waiting to pick up John after his class – have been in buying candy – before 4th of July weekend we will really have to be stocked up –

Sally & Annie came in on Sunday – good to see them – they will have their little cottage till July 20th I think.  Last night we all were down there –

Yesterday they got me to take them into town – all they needed was milk & bread – after 30 minutes they came out of the store w/ 5 big grocery bags – when they got home they realized that they forgot to get milk.

1st group of seniors got in yesterday – short trip – five days – Levenia [?] was on it – also Levinson's – others – but alot of new ones.  Of course all the old ones – ask – where is Marion? where is Mary Virginia??  Anne seems to be doing good.

Rob has been busy trying to find a gym to work out in – he finally found one – near Dover – guess he plans to work out 3 or 4 times a week.

The Volare [?] is really nice – I drove it in to Dover today – suppose to get vacuum something – put on it – but part had not arrived so made another appointment.

In the dining room all meals are buffet style this year – instead of family style – It's hard for some – esp. Senior Citizens to juggle plate, glass, soup, etc. alot less work for dining room people though ––

It's hot – different type of HOT than Arizona ––

Rob is getting along fine – all the kids like him – though he has thrown lots out of the water for acting up.

The new t-shirts are really popular – you all will have to get 1 (or more) when you come – have sold a few of last year's style –

Mary Virginia – I.T. is coming July 20th – Marion July 21st – I.T. will be leaving 28th – Marion will be leaving July 31st.  I'm glad you will be here when they are – and vice versa ––

Except for seniors – farm is mostly empty in main house area.  Everyone will be coming this Friday ––

Better go –––

Love,

Berta