Happy Labor Day 2025!

 Happy Labor Day 2025!

Mom ~~ May 1964

 

To A Dear Daughter And Her Husband ~~ Anniversary Wishes ~~ 1999

 

Pearl Chillin' ~~ July 2025

 

Grandma Letter & Enclosed Article ~~ Postmarked August 21, 1993

 

She wrote:  

Dear Shelby,

Glad to hear from you.  I enjoyed your Mom & Dad's visit last weekend.

They brought me the papers about the tornado.  That sure was terrible.

Harold is having a couple of bad days.  When I ask Ruth, she says "Not so good".

The fair will be here next week (not this coming week).

Did I tell you I have a leaky roof?  The building is supposed to get a new roof in September but several on this floor have leaks.  We are the top floor in our building.  I keep 3 pans down in the bedroom with a towel & plastic under them.  It leaks when it is NOT raining.  It must have a pocket of water somewhere and usually starts to drip in the evening.  The mark on the ceiling is about 36" long and about 20" across.  They have been here twice to try & patch it up but so far no luck. 

Ruth thanks you for your card.  She got so many.

The weather here is  great.  Only in the low 80s.  It is supposed to go down to 50F tonight.  Good sleeping weather.

Well hon, not much news here so take care & give my love to Jack.  Write soon.

Love always,

Grandma

Our Completed "Tuscan Afternoon" Jigsaw Puzzle ~~ July 2025

 

Tinkerbell Toy Shop Receipt ~~ Walt Disney World ~~ October 1983

 

Our Completed "Cheetah & Ginger Jar" Jigsaw Puzzle ~~ July 2025

 

Grandma ~~ 1960s

 

Hi Ho Silver ~~ A Dog I Sponsored At The Southside SPCA ~~ February 2012

 

Chewing The Cud

 

Holly ~~ November 2002

Fishing Boat Stamp (Mini-Scapes Series) ~~ Issued 1991

 

Pearl ~~ July 2025

 

Me As A Pig For Sorority Hazing ~~ 1975

 

The Colonel After A Swim ~~ July 1997

 

Rustic Kielbasa Skillet

Zinnias ~~ July 2025

 

Dad's Photo On His Sam's Club Membership Card ~~ August 1995

 

Your Anniversary Is A Very Special Day! ~~ 1997

 

Grandma Letter ~~ Postmarked August 24, 1992

 

Dear Shelby & Jack,

It was so nice to see and be with your both last week.  

I really enjoyed the trip.  I talked to Donna & she said any time I want, she will take me to Philly!  She is such a nice person.  They are at Ocean City, NJ this week.  I hope the hurricane doesn't hit there.

Did your Mom tell you what a knot I raised on my leg?  I bumped into the coffee table at the corner & the edge really did me in.  It is still all swollen.

It is quiet here today.  You could drop a pin & hear it if it wasn't' for the rug.

I have started the book "Cape Cod".  Just the first few pages.

We really got in a traffic jam coming home.  It was in Harrisburg & we had to detour quite a distance. Never did find out what kinf of an accident it was. 

Ruth was tickled that you sent her a card.  She said it was very pretty & thanks!

Well, no news here so write when you can.

Love to you both,

Grandma

Petunias ~~ July 1987

 

Babyland Studio Receipt ~~ 1950s

 

Our Completed "Village Under The Stars" Jigsaw Puzzle ~~ July 2025

 

Tis The Season!

 

Rose ~~ Spring 2002

 

Grandma ~~ 1960s

 

Peaches Stamp ( Flora and Fauna Series) ~~ Issued 1995

 

Walter ~~ July 2025

 

Mom At A Work Picnic ~~ Late 1980s

Mom & Dad's Petunias ~~ June 1997

 

Watermelon Popsicles

 

Our Completed "Forest Illuminated" Jigsaw Puzzle ~~ July 2025

Summer Session College ID ~~ 1980

A Boat ~~ York Marina ~~ May 1972

 

Grandma Letter ~~ Postmarked August 11, 1993

 

She wrote: 

Dear Shelby,

Thanks for your nice letter.  Always glad to hear from you.

I hope you enjoy "The Thorn Birds" when you get to see it.  I loved Richard Chamberlain in that series.

This week has been a headache!  First, my roof leaked -- just at the foot of the bed.  We are supposed to be getting a new roof this month.  About 5 or 6 apartments on this floor have leaks.  We are the top floor.  I have a big stain on my ceiling.  The roofer came & put a patch on it until they get here to do the whole roof.  I had plastic, towels & a bucket under it.

Now, tomorrow the exterminator comes.  I had to clear all my cabinets & one closet out.  I have stuff stuck everywhere.  Under the sink I had pots & pans & my cleaning stuff.  Then I had to move all my dishes out of the top cabinet.  What a mess.  I have to wash all my dishes before I can put them back.  I can only do so much then I'm tired.  Ruth offered to help get the dishes out because they are heavy.

They have been using sprinklers in the Rose Garden.  It is always lovely.

The doctor told me not to worry too much about some of the things I eat.  He said, at my age a few eggs a week will not hurt me, nor a dish of ice cream or a bacon/lettuce & tomato sandwich.  So I don't worry too much when I do something like that.

I'm glad you liked the cards I sent.

I hope you didn't get any damage from that awful tornado they had in Colonial Heights & Petersburg.  They showed it several times on tv.  I'm glad your Mom was home.

Well, not much news (Harold is holding his own).  Write when you can & take care.

Love always, 

Grandma 

Benji (Mom & Dad's Cocker Spaniel) ~~ June 1997

Cypress Gardens Brochure ~~ 1970s

 

Gladioluses ~~ June 2025

 

Mom & Grandma ~~ Virginia Beach ~~ Early 1960s

 

My Souvenir Atlantic City Mug ~~ Mid 1970s

 

So True!

 

Pearl ~~ June 2025