May 7 - 10, 1962 A Surprise Call From London!

Monday, May 7, 1962

A nice sunny day. On the cool northwest windy side. It seemed good to see the sun. I washed. Cooked, cleaned up the upstairs, washed all the floors up there and Billie’s room. I ironed tonight. TONIGHT A PHONE call from Dorothea and Dennis. A Mother’s Day greeting. What could be better? They called from London, England.

Tuesday, May 8, 1962

Cloudy, fair weather and cold. Windy. I washed and varnished the kitchen chairs and table, the hood over the stove. I cleaned Billie’s bureau draws and the desk. Also china closet draw. I wrote to Betty and Dorothea, also got Esther’s letter off. It was good talking with Dorothea and Dennis last night. Billie had to work tonight.

Wednesday, May 9, 1962

Windy Windy Windy. An awful wind has blown so hard all day and still is. Forest fires in Otisfield, Harrison, Naples and Casco. The town crew had to help fight them. Billie worked again tonight. Today I cleaned both hallways, bathroom and living room. Washed 14 pairs curtains. I got the bathroom and little hallway painted. Got a Mother’s Day card from Betty and Mike.

Thursday, May 10, 1962

Forest fires broke out over in Harrison again today. Town crew had to go over again. Bill didn’t get home till late. I painted in the living room. Cleaned the furnishings and moved them out. Rosalie here in a.m. Blanche here in p.m. Got a nice letter from Betty today. She and Mike are so happy.