Visual Entertainment from Near and Far
1970
One of the many beautiful stones we didn’t find. Did find five (one each) stones that aren’t worth much but do have some good color in them. Nice to have, to remember our mining days with, anyway. Sunning and swimming on the Gold Coast now and are off to Brisbane soon to earn some money so we can be off again.
Till later, Tom
Top quality black opal from Lightning Ridge – royal blue rather than black with a broad flash of red.
July 1981
It was so nice to visit with you last night. We are grocery shopping and resting today. A friend of mine came in for tea this aft. We watch TV in the eve. (what there is in English). We watched “Little Women” tonight. It was good. I hope you have seen it. We’re having two in for dinner tomorrow eve.
Love to you, Dede
Alida Hoeve, Volendam, Netherlands
November 1988
Greetings – and many thinks for your visit! We loved seeing you and catching up our news. Will call later on regarding our St Paul Visit.
Love, Bruce
Minnesota is our 32nd state (1858). Capitol St Paul. Name derived from the Sioux Indians, meaning sky-tinted water. Its 10,000 lakes are said to have been made by Paul Bunyan’s blue ox, Babe. Longfellow’s famous poem The Song of Hiawatha, tells of the Minnesota waterfalls that “flashed and gleamed” and rivers that rushed through “palisades of pine trees”.
February 1985
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Do these dancers look kind of familiar to you? We saw a dancing show yesterday – many of same steps you learned. Bill took lots of pictures! It is to be 96 degrees here today. We joined the worshipers a the Temple of the Emerald Buddha yesterday – very impressive.
Tomorrow (Bill’s birthday) we leave for Singapore for 2 days. Have a good weekend!
Love and Kisses, Mom
“Finger Nail Dance” one of the most beautiful Thai Classical Dances
November 1981
I ran myself ragged yesterday cleaning the apt. and packing in Minneapolis. Then Kathy drove me to the airport, and in 2 hours I was in Washington with Bill. We are in a very nice hotel – with a tiny kitchen so we can eat here much of the time. Bill had it stocked with grape nuts and cheese! I have just slept and rested today – walked over to Watergate shopping center for a bit of exercise. Nice weather.
Love, Dede
The River Inn, Washington DC. In Foggy Bottom between the Kennedy Center and Georgetown.
August 1995
This is a picture of the church we attended last night. Are having breakfast in Atlantic and will head into the walk soon. Hope packing is going well.
Tom
Innemann Church in Loess Hills, near Moorhead, Iowa
Thanks for another visit with you complete with a Chinese dinner, interesting conversations and warm hospitality. We are in Waseca, MN at our son’s home. Hope to see you in McAllen.
Love, Doris
Arial view of Berlin, Ohio in the heart of Amish Country
1997
Hi! How are you? New Orleans is fun! The buildings are really beautiful! I haven’t been on Bourbon Street yet, but we are probably going tomorrow! The Monteleone Hotel is very nice. See you soon!
Love, Kelly
The Monteleone Hotel, 214 Rue Royale, French Quarter, New Orleans
June 1985
We have had a nice dinner in a 5 star rest. and are watching TV – getting rested for our 9:30 tour tomorrow am. Jean was properly impressed with the “Grand Place” tho the cobblestones are murder on the feet. Wish you were here.
Love, Va
Hotel Amigo, Brussels
June 1968
I’ve left Nairobi and enroute to Cairo. Are you getting along ok? Will bring you pictures of East Africa.
Love, Bill
Boeing Fan Jet at Addis Ababa Airport
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