Grandma Letter ~~ August 2, 1996

 

She wrote:

Dear Shelby,

I was so glad to get your letter yesterday.  I imagined something was wrong but I'm glad you & Jack are okay.

How was your birthday?  Did your Mom & Dad come over?

One of our tenants -- two apartments down the hall -- died Wednesday night.  He was sick for some time.

The band festival is here today and tomorrow.  What a mess that makes.  They come from all over the country.  The number of buses is unbelievable.  It is almost impossible to get in and out of our parking lot.  The stadium is next door.

Yes, I like our name stickers too.  The ones I have been using are some that have come to me gratiis from some organization or other.

Yes, I have two violets now.  The plant I bought got a shoot on it and I cut it off & planted it and that one is now over 12" across.  Lavender with one dark purple petal.  Don't let them in the sun!  I wish I could find a good home for my cactus.  They are so big and I have no place for them any more.  One bloomed last Xmas but the other one just keeps growing.

I never got the afghan yarn.  They put it on back-order again. 

I am doing "The Lady", like I did for your Mom, for Ruth.  She wants to give it to Beckie for Xmas.  I am almost done.

Well hon, I hope you can read this, my writing gets worse all the time.  Take care and write when you can  and give my love to Jack.

Love always,

Grandma

Our Completed "Backyard Swimming Pool" Jigsaw Puzzle ~~ June 2026

 

Remembrance Card For Mary Powers (One of Grandma's Friends) ~~ July 27, 1994

Mom ~~ Atlantic City, NJ ~~ July 1977

 

Snack Time ~~ June 2026

 

Happy Birthday Because You're So Special ~~ July 2011

 

Peaceful Shore

 

Happy Birthday

 

Airborne Units Spearhead Attacks 1944 Stamp (World War II Series) ~~ Issued 1994

 

Grandma ~~ Late 1920s / Early 1930s

 

Hydrangea ~~ June 2026

Vegan Pizza Triangles

Eastern Box Turtle Laying Eggs In The Yard ~~ June 2026

 

Me ~~ Virginia Beach ~~ 1960s

 

Grandma Letter ~~ Postmarked July 18, 1994

 

She wrote:

Dear Shelby,

Today your Mom turns 62!

Ruth's daughter went home yesterday.  Ruth is busy sorting everything out, clothes, etc.  They only had graveside services.  The crematorium is just a few blocks from here.

The old gentleman that Ruth checks on is 100 years old today.  He had a big bash at one of the hotels.  Invited 40 guests.  He lives alone.  

Your mom wants me to come down this summer.  I have an appointment with Dr. Jones - the first checkup since my eye surgery..  It's on August 1st.  I go to Dr. Shore next week.  I won't be able to come until after that.  I told her I didn't know when I could come because I had forgotten about the doctors.  I must let her know.

Are you planing any "babies" from your rose of Sharon?  The one I used to have on Ott Blvd, I saw it last week and it is in full bloom.  It is almost tree size.

Mrs. Wallace's niece has gone to the shore for a month.  They have shares in a home down there.  It is near Asbury Park, NJ.

It is sweltering up here too!

I want to get a perm in the next week or so, before I come down there.  I will be so glad to see you & Jack.  Just think, it has been a couple of years.  

Is there anything I can bring you when I come down?

Well hon, I better close now and drop your mom a line or two.  Write when you can and take care!

Love always,

Grandma

Rose Of Sharon ~~ June 2026

 

The Stitchin' Station Coupons (With One Missing!) ~~ 1985

 

Hair Therapy is there now, a salon offering cuts, coloring, styling & treatments.  

Mom ~~ Late 1940s/Early 1950s

 

What Do Sea Monsters Eat?

 

First Hydrangea Of Summer ~~ June 2026

 

Adopt A Shelter Pet Stamp (Animal Rescue Series) ~~ Issued 2010

 

New Birdhouse ~~ June 2026

One of Mom's Cousins With Her 3 Sons ~~ Danville, Va ~~ June 1968

 

First Rose Of Sharon Of The Summer ~~ June 2026

 

Ms. P's Apple Dumplings

 

Our Completed "Backyard Barbeque" Jigsaw Puzzle ~~ June 2026

 

Dad Cleaning His Tools & Me Playing With Tiger ~~ Summer 1968

Grandma Letter ~~ Postmarked July 6, 1993

 

She wrote:

Dear Shelby,

Thanks for the nice card.  I know how busy you are, working on your new place.  Just don't you & Jack over-do it.  This weather is not for working outside.  I know it must be hot there beause it is in the high 90s here.

Ruth took Harold to the hospital this morning.  He needs a blood transfusion.  He is losing so much blood because of his kidneys.  He told the doctor "It won't be too much longer for me." and Dr. Shore said "You could be right."

I hope you are careful about ticks.  I worry about you a lot.  It must cooler in the woods though, than out in the sun.

Bunny, Mrs. Wallace's niece, asked me over Monday to a cook-out.  She made sliced turkey breasts on the grill.  There were just the four of us.  All her family were somewhere else.  He is a graduate of Harvard.  They have a lovely home.  They are going to the shore for a month next week.

I am feeling okay.  Just taking it easy.

They had a huge crowd down at the stadium Sunday night.  We can see it from here.  I think they had about 50,000 people there.  The stadium holds over 22,000.  People were all around the lake & on the grass in the park.

Well hon, there really isn't much news here, so let me hear from you when you have time.

Love always,

Grandma

Love to Jack!

Some Of "The Girls" ~~ June 2026

 

For A Special Granddaughter On Her Birthday ~~ 1989

 

Mom With Our Neighbors (The Nichols & Their 3 Daughters) At a Picnic ~~ Unknown Location ~~ Early 1960s

 

Elderberry ~~ June 2026

 

Happy 4th Of July 2026!

Happy 4th of July 2026!!

Very True!

 

Butterfly Weed ~~ June 2026

 

First Voyage Of Christopher Columbus: Coming Ashore (Voyage Of Columbus Series) ~~ Issued 1992

Phoebe Eggs ~~ June 2026

 

Fruit Salad