Me "Helping" Dad Dismantle & Clean An Antique Pistol ~~ 1960s

 

Grandma Letter ~~ Postmarked September 21, 1996

 

She wrote:

Dear Shelby,

I love your card.  I would enjoy seeing Williamsburg again.

You can plant your mums outside before the weather changes.  It will only go up into the 60s this coming week.  The nights are cold!

Did I tell you Ruth is going to Ocean City, MD for a week?  A lady she went to school with goes on trips a lot and asked her to go along.  It is nice down there.  We went one summer & had a lot of fun.  We went to Tangier Island and the food was great!

There isn't much news here except "old lady gossip".  

Write when you can and take care.  Love to Jack!  

Love always,

Grandma

P.S.  I love your address stickers.

Needleworks Shopping Bag ~~ Old Towne, Petersburg, Va ~~ 1980s

 

Grandma ~~ Mid 1980s

 

So True!

 

1776 Grand Union Flag (Historic Flags Series) ~~ Issued 1968

 

Mom ~~ Early 1950s

 

Championship Artichoke Dip

 

Pearl ~~ 2023

 

Grandma Letter ~~ Postmarked September 28, 1991

 

She wrote:

Dear Shelby,

Thanks for the nice letter.  Such a pretty card.

I visit Dr. Shore on Nov. 15th.  He said I could go ahead with the implant surgery if I wanted it done.  I don't have much choice.  It needs doing.

The weather here is great.  In the 60s during the day & low 40s at night.  My heat has kicked in a few times already.  

Your Mom & Dad's visit was too short.  Better than nothing though!

Did you get your new Xmas Herrschner's catalog?  Some pretty things in there.

I want to get up to the Farmer's Market this morning & get some Bosc pears.  They are just coming in now.  They are a late pear.

I finished your Mom's sampler.  It sure is pretty.

When I have my eye done, I won't be able to read.  I can watch tv though.  You are not allowed to bend over either.  Have to be careful.

Well hon, I better get this in the mail, so write when you can & take care.

Love always,

Grandma

Love to Jack!

Namozine Presbyterian Church (Built in 1847) Amelia County ~~ Postcard ~~ 1995

 

Me, Mom & Grandma After I Was Allowed To Greet Them As They Left The Plane ~~ Byrd Airport, Richmond, Va ~~ Mid 1960s

 

As I've been told, I became quite distressed when all the other passengers came as well.  I honestly thought only Mom & Grandma were on the airplane.

So True!

Statue of Liberty Stamp ~~ Issued 1994

Grilled Oysters

Me ~~ Atlantic City, NJ ~~ Mid 1970s

 

To A Thousand Happy Yesterdays And A Million Bright Tomorrows ~~ September 1992

 

Tillie ~~ August 2023

 

National Geographic Map of Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana & Texas ~~ 1974

 

Tillie ~~ August 2023

 

Mom ~~ 1960s

 .

So True!

 

African Violet Stamp ~~ Issued 1993

 

Grandma & Her Friend Ruth ~~ August 11, 1956

 

Fresh Zucchini Patties

 

Mom ~~ 1947

 

Thinking Of You ~~ 1997

 

She wrote:

So sorry to hear about Virginia.  She was a lovely person and I admired her needlework.  Know you will enjoy it for many years.

Laura Falk

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The National Aquarium Brochure ~~ Washington D.C. ~~ 1960

Birthday Cake ~~ July 2023

 

Grandma ~~ Early 1970s

 

Memories Are Treasures Of The Heart

 

Honoring US Servicemen: POW And MIA Stamp ~~ Issued 1970

 

Johnny ~~ 1940s

 

Tomato-Basil Pasta Bake

 

Snake In Rhododendron Bush ~~ July 2023

 

Me Heading To A Neighborhood Birthday Party ~~ Mid 1960s

 

Grandma Letter ~~ Postmarked August 31, 1988

She wrote:

Dear Shelby,

Received your nice letter & enclosures.  I'm glad you liked the picture.  It was mind-boggling at times.

Yes, very cool here.  It was only 71 yesterday.  The Fair started yesterday.  It is only 2 blocks away.  Did I tell you Ruth asked me to go along to see the Judds tomorrow night?  She has 2 grandstand tickets.

I didn't se "Psycho" until a few years ago.  Yes, it was good.

I will send you the recipe for the apple tart as soon as I find good apples to make one.  I never wrote it down & I just put it together without really measuring any thing.  I couldn't find good juicy cooking apples.  When I make it, I will measure everything & send it to you.  I just put about 1/4 cup of flour & 1/4 cup of sugar on the bottom of  an uncooked pie shell.  Peel & slice apples & layer in pan.  Sprinkle brown sugar over the top & dot with butter.  Pour about 1/4 cup walnuts into the pie along the sides so as not to get the brown sugar dissolved.  Sprinkle with cinnamon.  Cook at about 425 for about 10 minutes & turn to 325 or 350.  If it gets too brown cover it with a piece of foil.  After 1/2 hour test to see if the apples are tender.  The foil keeps the crust from getting too done & burnt.

I hope this doesn't confuse you because it really is very simple.  I will make one & measure everything very soon.  I love them especially with ice cream or milk over it.  Or just plain.

Write soon.  

Love always,

Grandma

Love to Jack!

Tillie ~~ June 2023

 

Old Bookkeepers Paperweight That I Cross-Stitched For Mom ~~ Mid 1980s

 

Mom ~~ 1960s

Rose of Sharon ~~ June 2023