May 1982 Hi Just got home from the Floriade and A lovely 5 course luncheon with the Board – 51 of us. We drove in a big bus thru the beautiful tulip fields – a lovely sunny day, not too chilly. The cocktail last night was ok – Marilynn’s spinach dip was a real hit!Continue reading “Floriade, Amsterdam”
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Fed Rep of Cameroon
Dec 1973 We were really glad to have word before I left that Tom and Jenny had visited you. Now will want to know all about it. I am in Yaonde which is in the mountains and nice. On Wed. I go to Abidjan and then home on Sat. See you soon. Love, Bill
Minneapolis, MN
1986 Dear Thank you for having me at your house. I enjoyed walking around the Skyways. See you next Sat. for brunch. Love, Bron Viola Dana – silent film actress 1897-1987
The Empire Strikes Back
1981 Dear Thanks again for your directions and company. How was your St Pats evening? How was work the next morning? I had a frightful nightmare last night. I dreamed the only stationary available in Madison had pictures of our governor on it. So glad it was only a dream. Love Steve Chewbacca (Peter Meyhew),Continue reading “The Empire Strikes Back”
Des Moines, Iowa
2003 What a loot – all I need now is a nose ring – thanks. I guess I gave the guard rings hard use thru the years because I loved them. Could you please send me directions for the Kint outlet for yarn. I saw something like in Lion Brand catalog. Your stay was muchContinue reading “Des Moines, Iowa”
Hemet, CA
March 1995 We came to Hemet last Wed. and will be here until the 15th. Weather is cool and it has rained each day but today. Gene is taking sail plane instructions whenever weather permits. Had a good visit with Browns and have seen Helgesons. Most likely will be home last of March. Love, GeneContinue reading “Hemet, CA”
Cordoba, Spain
June 1973 Madrid Dear Mother We had a lovely dinner last night and then watched Flamenco dancers until the wee hrs. Today we spent several hours in the D’El Prado (like the Louvre) and Kathy ran into 3 kids from her school – one her roommate for next year!! We’re going by train tomorrow toContinue reading “Cordoba, Spain”
Paris, France
June 1982 (Den Haag) Hi K. Leaves this aft. We went to Enkhuizen to see the boats and across the dam yesterday, toured Rotterdam Harbor Sat., took the Elsmeer-Vollendam- Marken tour on Wed. It was HOT. Now I must get the apt & myself organized to leave Sun. Bill will stay the week in Minn.Continue reading “Paris, France”
Bruges, Belgium
May 1982 Hi Happy May Day. It is cold and rainy. This statue is just unbelievably beautiful, done when Michelangelo was 26 yrs old!! This little city is lovely with such pretty bldgs with nice little windows. We did 4 churches, the city hall and lace factory yesterday. Will do a canal trip in theContinue reading “Bruges, Belgium”
Lugano, Switzerland
August 2000 Hi We are having a great time in Lugano. We ended up coming early and spending 4 days here. We have been out on the lake and up several mountains. It’s off to TASIS today to celebrate Mama Flemming’s 90th birthday! Love, K