upcoming Winter Break

Laurie Lane

1-26-86

Dear Lottie & Bob,

Got your nice great-grandparents card. Already put it in Collyn's own book - better system than I had for any of my own kids or grandkids. Where did you ever find such an appropriate, specialized card?

About the dud of a phone. I dug up the sales slip, called the Federated Group at 5220 Indian School - 245-1900 - explained the problem and whereabouts of the phone. No problem (so the young man said) just take the sales slip and the phone to any Federated Group and everything will be taken care of. So - enclosed find sales slip. Transaction must be done prior to Feb. 16.

The Feb. 20 to Mar. 7 dates for your "winter break" are fine - a little bit skimpy but better by far than nothing. We'll just use the time optimally. It was 79 degrees yesterday and just as lovely today - hope the weather is as fine for you - be sure to tell Bob.

Now about the check. You returned the one for $130, dated 12-2-85, and kept the one for $25 dated 12-17-85. NO FAIR! Besides you crossed out the check in INK so I haf'ta wite a whole new check - FOR SHAME!

Betty called yesterday. She seems very happy and is planning a trip to Michigan in Feb. Will get to stop-over in Detroit to see Ken's school play hockey and on to his home for a special dinner for 8 (Betty cooking) and a reception on Feb. 14 with 50 or 60 invitations sent out. She's using up her vacation time - GOOD!

Gave Elin a call yesterday. Jan. 16, 1932 was their wedding date. I asked her to write down her early recollections and send them to us. She sounded obliging and same as always. Ray is making a special plow to use in the garden.

We're going along as usual. Sorted and stored Christmas decorations - making some serious moves to corral the garage. Made arrangements to take Joel for a balloon ride on his real birthday, Jan. 31 - also fulfills a promise to Frank for last year's birthday gift from me.

Lots more to chit-chat about but about out of paper.

Love - to both of you

Marie & Frank