Thursday Morning
[Dec. 6, 1979]
Dear Family,I'm sure glad yesterday is over!!! Had two tests and should I have gotten an A in both I'll be excused from the final which will be coming up next week. So really put out the effort to do good on both!!! One was something like 100 questions -- mixed between true false, multiple choice, and matching. It was hard! The other had three questions and we only had to answer two of them. Tomorrow I should know the results of both of them -- hopefully.
Did you all watch the movie last night -- "Aunt Mary"? It was pretty good. I spent the evening watching the movie and stuffing and hand sewing the JOY letters. Anxious to see how well we do this weekend . . . at the craft sale. Mom, remember all the stuffing we bought at the fabric store last year -- can you believe that it is all gone. Seemed like alot at the time, huh?
We have also been busy in many ways. It's a long story but I'll try to keep it short -- plus you all will be able to hear and see it out here. Marion for a long time has been wanting to get away from the two-story set-up as we have here. Her back doesn't make the steps enjoyable. Also seems to think -- and it is true -- that this neighborhood is getting too run down -- too many rental units and the people so-so.
Thanksgiving Sunday Marion went out with the Mandezes to look at house models. They all like that sort of thing and I stayed home and studied. But when they got back Marion wanted me to go over and see this model. We went -- and then we were back everyday the next week. No, I think we missed one day. Then this last Saturday Marion put down "ernest money" for one that came back just the day before in the first phase of this development. (Thus $3,000 less) than the next development.
This development is just south of here -- north of Baseline and between Alma School and Extension. Not far from where the Mandezes live. It is what is called patio homes. They are all one floor -- two-door garage -- no two car covered garage -- with door. Really nice. Rooms much bigger -- at least they look that way without furniture!!! Plus small back yard. It too has swimming pool, tennis courts, and common area. Association fees -- like here -- take care of all that stuff. Only trouble is that unit will be ready (so they say) by January 15th -- and that means that this place will have to be sold.
On Monday we had a real estate man come out and now have a sign up "For Sale." Actually we had talked to two other real estate outfits. This one that has the house would bargain on the commission. Only 2% if it was an "in-house" sale and 5% if they put it on Multiple Listings. Marion went with the 5% multiple listing -- since she is in a rush to get it sold. So that means that the house had to be really cleaned -- and now to keep it that way. Which is really hard -- Marion is really into the wreath making etc. After this weekend she says she will quit. So far have had one couple through the place. But real estate man says after it gets in the Multiple Listing -- then should be action. That will be next Monday.
This development is going to be 96 units altogether. 48 in one section and 48 in the other. The one that came back is just the model -- and even the outside elevation is just what Marion wanted. The location is good -- right on the street -- (back yard) and two in from where you pull into the development. Hard to explain -- but you all will be able to see it in person in not too long.
We plan to take a bunch of Marion's clothes to a second-hand store that buys outright this next week or two. Marion is really hot to get rid of stuff. I was wondering if Mary Virginia might be interested in some of Marion's levi jeans -- almost all of them have never been worn. They are mostly size 34 -- mens. Some 36s. Nice . . . the kind Mary Virginia should like. I'd be glad to save them back if you think you are interested. Just let me know.
Thanks for calling on Saturday. That Wickenburg is a neat place. It dawned on me later when I had been through there. It was with Grandma and Aunt Mary coming here from California. Just keep me posted as to dates if you can. I've already made arrangements for dear Buffy with the Stuffs. It would probably be better on Buffy if they could come over here and sleep -- but I think it would be ok with him to go over there. Remember the last time poor Buffy had to go to the dog motel -- and what a mess he was. Mary Virginia you should remember that well.
On Christmas day the Garretts are in charge of a Christmas (of course) service at the church. Also thre are services the night before. It is again fine for you all to stay here. Only thing is that if it hasn't been sold yet -- we have to keep the place uncluttered -- so it looks bigger. Real Estate man says this time of year sort of slow.
Catherine and Gerry called me Saturday Night. They were sure excited that their reservations had come through to take the train. Gerry really talked alot about how much reassurance you all gave him when he was in the hospital -- and afterwards -- now. How much it meant to him. They called about 11:00 -- I was sound asleep. spent the first few minutes trying to wake up. Even Miss Wendy got on the phone and said something -- not sure what I just know she is going to be a doctor. Maybe a dentist -- I think they must make good money.
I sure don't hear from John and Carol much. John must really be busy I'm sure. Is he still working those crazy hours??? Glad that Mary Virginia got to go up and visit with them for the weekend.
Mary Virginia we sure appreciate your letters. Your singing schedule looks pretty full. Do you think you might be interested in some concerts out here? I know several nursing homes that would love to have you sing for them. And with your volume you would have no trouble with them not hearing you. I enjoy putting my loud voice to use . . . tho not in singing.
Have you applied to Westtown?? And when should you hear back from them??? I think that would be a good school -- I understand there you don't have to do "office-work" -- the tern at FBS for cleaning.
This last week we have not been collecting cans -- oh, I still pick them up if I see them but no out campaign. Between the craft sale and end-of-the-semester stuff to do we are both busy. Then it takes some time to make this house look uncluttered.
Love,
Berta
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