September 22 - 25, 1990

 

Saturday, September 22, 1990

Cloudy and showers. David came this morning for coffee. I done regular work, read the papers. David fixed the door. Brogan gone today and for the night to her father's. This is been such a dreary day. Betty and Walt over to Lewiston for the paper, Business Report etc. Billie didn't do much today. He is glad of his new shoes. Carmen want here today. It was showery tonight. Quite heavy rain.

 

 

 

 Sunday, September 23, 1990

 

Well, this morning it became clear and sunny. It seemed good. Walt up for coffee. I cleaned my white shoes (summer), and put them away. It clouded up during the day. Brogan got home from her dad's as suppertime. Jason came and did some work for Billie.

 

 

 

 Monday, September 24, 1990

 

It dawned nice and sunny. I did a wash. Carmen and Brogan came. Betty called and Brogan and I went down to the back shed. I always enjoy going down anywhere. Carmen came and got a very good supper. I got a call from Phyllis this morning. They had a grandson born at 4:30, at 7:30 our time. Amy, his name is Jordan.

 

 

 

 Tuesday, September 25, 1990

 

 A very nice sunny mild day. In late p.m. it got windy and kind  of cool in the shade. Up early this morning. Got ready and went to Cumberland Fair, first time in my 80 years. It was a nice fair, not too crowded. Dorothy, Betty S, Betty H, Carmen, Brogan and I all went. We was a dite late getting started but had a nice day all around. Brogan liked riding on the rides etc.

 

September 19 - 21, 1990 Nanny's Joy Ride

 

 Wednesday, September 19, 1990

 

Today I did something which I never never thought I’d do again at this ripe old age of 80 years. The kids thought up a idea to get me down on the lower lot. They took the lawn mower and I was put on and I drove it way down through the nine acre field and drove through Raymond's. Went way to the brook. Had a nice picnic down there, one of the most beautiful picnic areas. All enjoyed it so much. Dorothy, Betty H, Betty S, Carmen H, Kimberly H and 4-year-old Brogan HW. And all the dogs, Tara, Trinna, Cassie, Chelsea and Lassie. They too enjoyed very much. If I never lived to go again thank the Lord for this time. Billie mowed Walt’s fields all over today. Brogan had a very good time today. They all did. Dorothy and Betty played there as much as I used to. They loved it.

 

 

 

Thursday, September 20, 1990

 

A kind of a cold day. I did a washing. Get ready to go to Swampscott Nursing Home with Betty S and Dorothea. She was very glad we came down to see her. Too bad she had to go. Yet she is lucky in many ways. Carmen and I had a good boiled dinner tonight. Betty and Walt were here.  Watched TV soaps. It was a cloudy dreary pm. Carmen and Betty up to the Ridge House and shelter in p.m.

 

 

 

 

 Friday, September 21, 1990

 

A better day, more sunshine. I done the work, washed clothes. Also got that ironing done. Carmen came and cleaned. I wrote to Esther today. Carmen got some papers from the state to fill out. Billie mowed his pasture today. Betty had a sandwich this noon.

 

 

September 15 - 18, 1990 Zak's 21st Birthday

 

 Saturday, September 15, 1990 Zack's 21st birthday

 

Raining when we got up. Rain and thunder showers. David came this morning for coffee and donuts. I done up regular work. I read rest of the papers. Carmen, Kim and Charlene gone antiquing today for Christmas gifts. Billie didn't do anything today. At about 2:00 p.m. A very heavy rain shower then it cleared off and the sun came up. Betty, Walt and Brogan went to Lewiston to get Betty's rings fixed. Today is Zach, Walter A Horton IV’s birthday. He is celebrating it in Washington DC all alone. First time in his 21 years. Have thought of him all day. We all remembered him with gifts. He has improved very much so far.

 

 

 

Sunday, September 16, 1990

 

It has turned quite cold. It was a quite nice day. Some clouds, a dite of wind. Jason came, he went to the shed for Billie and cleaned it out, trimmed the grass. Painted the chairs. Carmen here. She had been down to Betty's. They cleaned up most of their garden. They took the fence down, moved the chicks back up near the house then carmen came. She got lunch, washed up the dishes. Then she picked all her tomatoes and squashes. Betty and Walt gone down to Kezar Falls. Billie mowed lawns. Brogan worked hard helping her mother. Carmen got a good supper. We went to a yard sale at Genesio's up in Sweden.

 

 

 

Monday, September 17, 1990

 

A lot of sunshine. It was on the cool windy side. I washed. David called this morning for a while. Carmen, Bro came, she and Bro up to the shelter. Carmen helped to get the house ready to rent. Cleaning it up etc. The Electrolux man came and brought bags for Carmen, Betty and myself. Carmen came and got the good supper as usual. Jason worked at Betty's today. Sent some orders today for Christmas today.

 

 

 

Tuesday, September 18, 1990

 

 

A partly cloudy day. I made a squash pie. I done a lot of odd and end jobs. My legs in pretty good shape today. Carmen came, she canned three batches of tomatoes. She and Betty went to see a pony today. Also we did a lot of things. It has been very cold and cold all day. Billie done a lot of odd and end jobs outside. Betty called today. Dorothea over to her doctor in Lewiston and hospital.