MEMOIRS IN THE MAIL!
We finally received copies of FABULOUS JOURNEY, and have mailed them to all of the family. Although there are a few things we would change next time, it was generally published to our satisfaction--if a few weeks later than we would have preferred! We hope you enjoy all of it, but especially the first chapter on family heritage.
DAD
Unfortunately, Dad came down with pneumonia last week, and was sufficiently ill yet on Saturday that Mavis and Ron did not feel that he should attempt the trip to Tucson and Yuma. Consequently, they canceled the trip, although they did plan to visit their friends in Deadwood, South Dakota--supposed to be the first overnight stop. We were looking forward to seeing all of them, so it is a big disappointment that they could not come.
When I talked to Dad this morning, he seemed to be feeling better--but still has a somewhat weak voice and had some difficulty talking. Hopefully, he will bounce back to good health quickly! He said the weather was too bad outside to get out of the house anyhow! Julie fitted him with new hearing aids, and he is able to hear much better than was the case.
OTHER NEWS
Will is working in the oil fields, and has had to navigate some very icy roads recently. There was an ice storm last week that coated the roads.
The economic troubles are hitting Tucson (and everyplace else!) hard. A beautiful restaurant about one block from our house is closing--after 20 years in business. Too few customers with the funds to eat out. Although we have patronized the place many times since coming to Tucson, we have not been there but once since September. Apparently, the same thing happened with other good customers. We also read today that one of the most high-end housing developments in a beautiful mountain area at the edge of the city has gone bankrupt--one of many housing developments to "bite the dust" in the area. So it goes too close to home!
We are looking forward to the inauguration of "President Obama"! Maybe his efforts can turn things around soon!
Cheers,
Bill and Marie
DAD
Unfortunately, Dad came down with pneumonia last week, and was sufficiently ill yet on Saturday that Mavis and Ron did not feel that he should attempt the trip to Tucson and Yuma. Consequently, they canceled the trip, although they did plan to visit their friends in Deadwood, South Dakota--supposed to be the first overnight stop. We were looking forward to seeing all of them, so it is a big disappointment that they could not come.
When I talked to Dad this morning, he seemed to be feeling better--but still has a somewhat weak voice and had some difficulty talking. Hopefully, he will bounce back to good health quickly! He said the weather was too bad outside to get out of the house anyhow! Julie fitted him with new hearing aids, and he is able to hear much better than was the case.
OTHER NEWS
Will is working in the oil fields, and has had to navigate some very icy roads recently. There was an ice storm last week that coated the roads.
The economic troubles are hitting Tucson (and everyplace else!) hard. A beautiful restaurant about one block from our house is closing--after 20 years in business. Too few customers with the funds to eat out. Although we have patronized the place many times since coming to Tucson, we have not been there but once since September. Apparently, the same thing happened with other good customers. We also read today that one of the most high-end housing developments in a beautiful mountain area at the edge of the city has gone bankrupt--one of many housing developments to "bite the dust" in the area. So it goes too close to home!
We are looking forward to the inauguration of "President Obama"! Maybe his efforts can turn things around soon!
Cheers,
Bill and Marie
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