Author: David Haldeman

Thursday, November 22, 1973
David fixed toilet seats, storm doors & spouting leaves. In to Mary’s for 23# turkey (I bought, she cooked). Auslese Sylvaner German wine from Bob delicious. David & Karen left at 3 for Cincinnati for dinner with Meisters.

Wednesday, November 21, 1973
David routed & deliveries went smoothly – only about 70. Steady flow of customers all day. Total about same as last year. Plenty of flowers but ran out of smallest turkey about noon.

Monday, November 19, 1973
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Tuesday, November 20, 1973
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Sunday, November 18, 1973
In at 10 – Sis, Dave, Keith & I got wreaths & garlands sorted. I pewed out about 3. Boys said they would finish. Cleaned my car & house some. Mary & Rocky out to go to Clev with me to get Kathi. In from Frankfort at 10:45 back home at 1:30. No progress with Don & Inge – worried about Bob.

Saturday, November 17, 1973
5 weddings. Serviced 3 & set them all up. And then I wonder why I’m exhausted. To bed about 10.

Friday, November 16, 1973
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Thursday, November 15, 1973
Davy followed riding mower for 1 1/2 hrs while I mowed leaves. Started raining at 11:00. We played checkers. Took him to Mary’s. Dinner with Virginia & Mrs. Howard & then to Jr. Service Guild Follies.

Wednesday, November 14, 1973
Took $40 Pendleton jumper back to Richmans. Hadn’t altered side seams. Still trying to get C’mas stuff out. Gorgeous 70 day. Supper at Mary’s & brought Davy home with me. Taught him “Now we are Six”

Tuesday, November 13, 1973
Very busy at shop – had Maggie in. To Altrusa potluck at Ohio Edison – on committee. Took teal coat to Uhlers to have fox collar put on my new brown nubby Shagmore coat.