Dear Daughter,
It is now so foggy that you can hardly see a person who is ahead of you. But I guess it will clear off soon. Glad that we don't have to get out today.
At least not to stay too long. Daddy wants a few things from the grocery. He is going to make an egg omelet today for lunch, so I have to buy some onions, etc.
I know you are happy to be home this morning. I think it is going to a nice day.
You know the football games today! UT vs Georgia is played tonight at 6:30, and I will have to check the paper to see when the others are playing. Love to see Ole Miss play.
So, I'll write you again tonight -
Buy a pretty car!!!
Much love, M & D
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Dear Mother:
I can hardly believe that we bought a Crown Victoria today! It's not every day that you buy a car, you know. But apparently we did buy a car and so I guess we will be driving it Buddy after I talked to you and then, while we were talking, Phil called Buddy so, as soon as Buddy hung up, Phil called me. Having talked to everyone in the family and having told the story of the car three times, I think everyone knows everything they need to know.
Phil chatted with me about baby things--all is going well--and Buddy chatted about apartment things. He said Anna was coming over after lunch and they were going to go shopping. He wanted help picking out curtains for his apartment so they were going to go see if they could find some that he liked. Both boys sounded happy and both thought the car sounded just right for a little old lady--namely me!!
Stan went to play 9 holes of golf this afternoon and I went to Kroger's but we both made sure that we were home before the Ole Miss game was finished. Stan and I have eaten our dinner and now he is engrossed with watching the end of the baseball game. I'm reading my current book and looking forward to an early bedtime.
I'll write tomorrow afternoon. Hope you enjoy the UT game.
Bye--Ruth
Friday, January 6, 2012
Thursday, January 5, 2012
car shopping
Dear Daughter,
We got your letter this morning. I know how tired you must be by now. Hope this weekend will be a good rest for you.
Isabelle called again today. When she called around 11:00, Daddy and I had gone to the cafeteria for lunch. When we finally called, she told us the news about the family. Sandra has a new Principal where she teaches. They tried to cooperate with him/her, but she said now that Sandra is doing pretty much as she wants to do. She said they didn't like the new Principal. Isn't that the way that it usually happens?
I went out to the Mall today. Went to Hecht's to get some little staves that go in a shirt collar to keep the collar from turning up. Saw Jane at Hecht's. I asked about Margaret Anne, and she said that she is not any better. She said that Howard called one of her doctors yesterday and and really was rough on him. He said if they didn't quit passing her on from one doctor to another that she was going to lose her job. So, I don't know what is going to happen to her.
I received the box of yarn that you sent to me, and I was so glad to get it. I plan to start crocheting on it maybe tonight.
I had a letter from Stan this morning, and he said that the two of you might go look at some more cars. Hope all goes well with you.
Hope you are home, or that you will be home soon -
Much love, M & D
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Dear Mother:
Good morning and thank you for your letter. It’s foggy and misty here, which is what it has been like for the past several mornings. On Wednesday morning, when we left to go to Biloxi, it was foggy (but had burned off by the time we were on the road). We are in a very still weather pattern but, supposedly, a cold front will go through Sunday night or Monday morning and we’ll get a little wind and cooler air so maybe we’ll stop feeling like we live on a mushroom farm when that happens.
You can’t imagine how nice it was to sleep in my own bed, in my own room, with no TV on and with nobody getting up and turning on lights! I am just a fussy, particular person but I have to say that I don’t like having a "roommate" when I go on these trips. Usually I am happy to pay for my own room for two reasons: the first is that rooms don’t usually cost too terribly much so I figure that I’ll indulge myself and be happy but these rooms were $129 a night plus tax so I didn’t want to spend that much; the second reason is that usually we are staying at a Marriott or Crowne Plaza (part of Holiday Inn) so I get points which makes me happy but this hotel was not either of those and didn’t give points so there was nothing to be gained by paying for my own room. But enough griping—I’m home and I am fine and I should be grateful that the school paid for all of us to go.
We both slept until 8:30 and are trying to wake up and get ready to go out to look at the two Crown Victorias so that we can select one of them. Stan is going to start by offering 19,000 but we are willing to go up to 20,000. The asking price is 24,000. Do you think we are expecting too much of a deal? The salesman apparently indicated to Stan that they were anxious to move these models off the lot so I think we are in a position of strength. We have managed to amass the cash so we are prepared to write a check. Actually, we’ll be prepared to write a check on Monday after I go to the bank but we figured we’d "do the deal" today and then they can get it all cleaned up and we can pick it up one day next week. This coming week will be very busy for us but maybe we can find time to run out and pick up a car! Anyway, Stan says that if they won’t take 20,000, he is going to stand up and say goodbye and walk away for good. I hope they’ll take the 20,000!!!! Obviously I’ll let you know what happens.
Well, gotta run. The Ole Miss game is at 2:00 by the way, but I don’t know if it’s on TV. Go Vols!
Bye--Ruth
We got your letter this morning. I know how tired you must be by now. Hope this weekend will be a good rest for you.
Isabelle called again today. When she called around 11:00, Daddy and I had gone to the cafeteria for lunch. When we finally called, she told us the news about the family. Sandra has a new Principal where she teaches. They tried to cooperate with him/her, but she said now that Sandra is doing pretty much as she wants to do. She said they didn't like the new Principal. Isn't that the way that it usually happens?
I went out to the Mall today. Went to Hecht's to get some little staves that go in a shirt collar to keep the collar from turning up. Saw Jane at Hecht's. I asked about Margaret Anne, and she said that she is not any better. She said that Howard called one of her doctors yesterday and and really was rough on him. He said if they didn't quit passing her on from one doctor to another that she was going to lose her job. So, I don't know what is going to happen to her.
I received the box of yarn that you sent to me, and I was so glad to get it. I plan to start crocheting on it maybe tonight.
I had a letter from Stan this morning, and he said that the two of you might go look at some more cars. Hope all goes well with you.
Hope you are home, or that you will be home soon -
Much love, M & D
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Dear Mother:
Good morning and thank you for your letter. It’s foggy and misty here, which is what it has been like for the past several mornings. On Wednesday morning, when we left to go to Biloxi, it was foggy (but had burned off by the time we were on the road). We are in a very still weather pattern but, supposedly, a cold front will go through Sunday night or Monday morning and we’ll get a little wind and cooler air so maybe we’ll stop feeling like we live on a mushroom farm when that happens.
You can’t imagine how nice it was to sleep in my own bed, in my own room, with no TV on and with nobody getting up and turning on lights! I am just a fussy, particular person but I have to say that I don’t like having a "roommate" when I go on these trips. Usually I am happy to pay for my own room for two reasons: the first is that rooms don’t usually cost too terribly much so I figure that I’ll indulge myself and be happy but these rooms were $129 a night plus tax so I didn’t want to spend that much; the second reason is that usually we are staying at a Marriott or Crowne Plaza (part of Holiday Inn) so I get points which makes me happy but this hotel was not either of those and didn’t give points so there was nothing to be gained by paying for my own room. But enough griping—I’m home and I am fine and I should be grateful that the school paid for all of us to go.
We both slept until 8:30 and are trying to wake up and get ready to go out to look at the two Crown Victorias so that we can select one of them. Stan is going to start by offering 19,000 but we are willing to go up to 20,000. The asking price is 24,000. Do you think we are expecting too much of a deal? The salesman apparently indicated to Stan that they were anxious to move these models off the lot so I think we are in a position of strength. We have managed to amass the cash so we are prepared to write a check. Actually, we’ll be prepared to write a check on Monday after I go to the bank but we figured we’d "do the deal" today and then they can get it all cleaned up and we can pick it up one day next week. This coming week will be very busy for us but maybe we can find time to run out and pick up a car! Anyway, Stan says that if they won’t take 20,000, he is going to stand up and say goodbye and walk away for good. I hope they’ll take the 20,000!!!! Obviously I’ll let you know what happens.
Well, gotta run. The Ole Miss game is at 2:00 by the way, but I don’t know if it’s on TV. Go Vols!
Bye--Ruth
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
too tired to type
Dear Daughter,
This has been a busy day for me. It was nice outside, but it has been rainy looking ever since about noon.
I went out to the grocery, and to the mall. I was on my feet about two hours, so I guess that counts for my walking today.
Daddy seems to be doing as well as could be expected. Of course, he gets sore in his back and his arms because they are not used too much. He still sits in his chair and is thankful that he is comfortable.
Isabelle Dawson called us this afternoon and Daddy and I were both asleep, so I called her back and left a message, so I imagine she will call us tonight.
I got your short note, and I told Daddy that I hoped you would rest tonight. It's a shame for anybody who is as smart as you, to have to do the things you have to do in Biloxi. Please, if you write us, tell me what you did today.
The Yankees lost to Boston last night, and they play again tonight. I guess we will watch it and watch the Kentucky vs South Carolina tonight, too.
Please don't work too hard -
Both Daddy and I love you so very much -
Much love, M & D
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Dear Mother:
Having gotten only 6 hours of sleep for the past two nights, I'm almost too tired to type. It will all be fine once I get home but I can hardly wait to get home and fall into bed! Anyway, I enjoyed the conference workshops yesterday and I'm sure the ones this morning will be equally enlightening. We had fun shopping last night at the Edgewater Mall (got some nice fall clothes) and then had a very large, tasty dinner (finally) at 8:30 last night.
The sessions I attended were relatively interesting,and i feel like I've learned enough to have made my attendance at this conference beneficial. But I have to say that I'm tired and am looking forward to getting home to my own bed!
I will let everyone know when to expect me home--right now I would guess it would be between 7 and 8 p.m. Gotta run pack up and go to the morning workshops.
Bye--Ruth
This has been a busy day for me. It was nice outside, but it has been rainy looking ever since about noon.
I went out to the grocery, and to the mall. I was on my feet about two hours, so I guess that counts for my walking today.
Daddy seems to be doing as well as could be expected. Of course, he gets sore in his back and his arms because they are not used too much. He still sits in his chair and is thankful that he is comfortable.
Isabelle Dawson called us this afternoon and Daddy and I were both asleep, so I called her back and left a message, so I imagine she will call us tonight.
I got your short note, and I told Daddy that I hoped you would rest tonight. It's a shame for anybody who is as smart as you, to have to do the things you have to do in Biloxi. Please, if you write us, tell me what you did today.
The Yankees lost to Boston last night, and they play again tonight. I guess we will watch it and watch the Kentucky vs South Carolina tonight, too.
Please don't work too hard -
Both Daddy and I love you so very much -
Much love, M & D
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Dear Mother:
Having gotten only 6 hours of sleep for the past two nights, I'm almost too tired to type. It will all be fine once I get home but I can hardly wait to get home and fall into bed! Anyway, I enjoyed the conference workshops yesterday and I'm sure the ones this morning will be equally enlightening. We had fun shopping last night at the Edgewater Mall (got some nice fall clothes) and then had a very large, tasty dinner (finally) at 8:30 last night.
The sessions I attended were relatively interesting,and i feel like I've learned enough to have made my attendance at this conference beneficial. But I have to say that I'm tired and am looking forward to getting home to my own bed!
I will let everyone know when to expect me home--right now I would guess it would be between 7 and 8 p.m. Gotta run pack up and go to the morning workshops.
Bye--Ruth
Monday, January 2, 2012
in Biloxi
Dear Daughter,
This has really been a short day. This morning I didn't do much, and after we had lunch, I stayed in. I told Daddy that I would probably go to the Penthouse, and he said he couldn't go today, so I decided I would stay in too.
I did press some clothes this afternoon, so, at least I have got all of my clothes hemmed, pressed and ready to go.
I have never been to Biloxi, but I am sure that it is a nice town. Hope you have a nice time time with your fellow workers.
Tonight we will watch the NY Yankees play the Marlins, Florida, to see who plays in the seven games they play every year. Yeah NY.
I hope you reached there okay and that every thing will be all right for you.
Daddy is okay, I think -
We love you very much -
Much love, M & D
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Dear Mother:
My roommate has already left to go down in search of breakfast so, despite having gone to bed at midnight, I have been up since 6:00 a.m. when she got up to shower and dress. Sigh...I guess I don't need to sleep. Alice, Gretcjem, and I stayed up late last night talking in their room and then exploring the hotel, convention center, and vicinity so we were up late. Annie, my roommate, stayed in the room and was fast asleep when I returned at 11:30. I had to take a shower but I don't think I bothered her. At least she pretended to be asleep.
Well, as I said, she has left so I'm going to get dressed, drink a little more coffee, and then go in search of Gretchen, Alice, and Annie. The conference starts at 8:30 but the registration is at 8:00 so I need to get down there and get signed in. Then I'll be in workshops the rest of the day. I'm sure we will go out to eat tonight and I imagine that we will go shopping somewhere or other.
Hope you all get to feeling more perky. It sounds like you haven't been feeling all that well but maybe you just needed several days of rest. I also keep worrying that you all might have caught a cold. Take care!!
Bye--Ruth
This has really been a short day. This morning I didn't do much, and after we had lunch, I stayed in. I told Daddy that I would probably go to the Penthouse, and he said he couldn't go today, so I decided I would stay in too.
I did press some clothes this afternoon, so, at least I have got all of my clothes hemmed, pressed and ready to go.
I have never been to Biloxi, but I am sure that it is a nice town. Hope you have a nice time time with your fellow workers.
Tonight we will watch the NY Yankees play the Marlins, Florida, to see who plays in the seven games they play every year. Yeah NY.
I hope you reached there okay and that every thing will be all right for you.
Daddy is okay, I think -
We love you very much -
Much love, M & D
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Dear Mother:
My roommate has already left to go down in search of breakfast so, despite having gone to bed at midnight, I have been up since 6:00 a.m. when she got up to shower and dress. Sigh...I guess I don't need to sleep. Alice, Gretcjem, and I stayed up late last night talking in their room and then exploring the hotel, convention center, and vicinity so we were up late. Annie, my roommate, stayed in the room and was fast asleep when I returned at 11:30. I had to take a shower but I don't think I bothered her. At least she pretended to be asleep.
Well, as I said, she has left so I'm going to get dressed, drink a little more coffee, and then go in search of Gretchen, Alice, and Annie. The conference starts at 8:30 but the registration is at 8:00 so I need to get down there and get signed in. Then I'll be in workshops the rest of the day. I'm sure we will go out to eat tonight and I imagine that we will go shopping somewhere or other.
Hope you all get to feeling more perky. It sounds like you haven't been feeling all that well but maybe you just needed several days of rest. I also keep worrying that you all might have caught a cold. Take care!!
Bye--Ruth
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