Dearest Family --
Dad thought we ought to really surprise you and write a letter before the year is out -- it is coming fast but the weather has been marvelous. I'm sure the cold is coming but ever since the day Roberta left it has been especially beautiful -- so sorry that she couldn't have had it warmer.
We went to Ponderosa after church today -- G'ma went to Sunday School then home for a nap. She eats very well and still had some to take home with her.
Mary Virginia called and they plan to move the 16-17th. They have a three bedroom house in town and plan to get a U-Haul truck as the church will pay for it. Then just a few days later they will be coming up here for Thanksgiving -- they go back Thursday as they have to be in Macon, GS for Cathy's wedding rehearsal Friday evening. I think Serena, John and possibly Julie will be here for Thanksgiving too. Wish that you all could be here.
I talked briefly to Wendy on the phone the other day to tell here that Oprah Winfrey's guests were New Kids on the Block with some of the parents so don't know whether she was in time to see it or not. She was to have no school on Friday due to a teachers meeting.
We had a nice visit with Serena last Tuesday when we took Roberta later to the airport. She was getting new furniture for her office plus some other things so it was a busy day for her but at least Roberta got to see where she works and lives. Greenville is a real nice city and has a nice library.
Dad is busy trying to get the field across the street leveled and rocks out to plant grass. It has been torn out for so long when they put the sewer lines through. It will look much better and be more to mow.
Mrs. Thornburg celebrated her 90th birthday last Sunday and had a fall on Monday which has slowed her up some. No broken bones found when she went to the emergency room but Wilma is doing quite a bit for her, going after her and she did ride the chair lift. She is still good for her age.
Dad planted so much cabbage and broccoli in the garden and we have been giving it away but we still have some -- broccoli keeps growing til almost Christmas if we have decent weather. Our asparagus prospects look great . . . for next Spring.
The Hortons left last Wednesday morning for LW, we miss their great help with Grandma. Things seem to be running smoother with the four helpers vs. the earlier six helpers.
Friday evening we were guests of the Sankers at their Church's monthly social, where the speaker (ran) across the U.S. but he is confined to crutches, very inspirational talk.
Do you think out typewriter needs a new ribbon, cleaning (or Dad says) to be replaced? So do expect an improvement in our next letter.
John, we are anxious to hear you & Julie's next experience in Chicago. Connie Croghan has been working in Chicago -- as PRI (Buckeye successor [?]) are closing out their N.V. office & she is helping them to train people in the new office.
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