Have been trying to catch up on my washing and ironing these past few days, as I really got behind while the transformer was on the blnk. Dick bought a new one and fixed the old, so we shouldn't have that trouble again. I ironed all day yesterday, and today I had hoped to do some wash, but it is raining, so I have been cleaning. Just finished cleaning out the fireplace and scrubbing it. Thought I'd take time out and relax with some words with you.
Saturdays seem so hectic here. Since the transformer "died," we had to go to the base. It takes so much time to go there, and it was three o'clock before we got back home, having left at ten. Then we had to go to Cambridge to do some shopping. We ate late again and by the time we had done the dishes and read a bit, it was time to feed Beth and go to bed.
Sunday we went to 10:45 mass, and this time I had to take Beth out. Dick and I take turns. After putting out a load of wash, I prepared a pot roast for dinner (my first). Steve Jones came for dinner - poor boy - and became another of my guinea pigs.
Monday morning I decided I couldn't bear my hairdo one minute longer and I called a hairdresser in Cambridge recommended to me and was lucky enough to get an appointment for that morning. Oh - it was heaven to have it cut again. I really was beginning to despair. And I was quite pleased with the results. Can you imagine having your hair styled, washed and set for $1.96? It seemed fantastic to me.
O-ooh, Snoopy just settled herself at my feet, and I'm afraid she's been into something. She smells to high heaven. Time out now to spray her with something. Back again. Tried Florient. She didn't like it, but it did seem to cover up the other. As soon as we get another nie day, I think I will wash her. She is so filthy looking at this point.
I must tell you about Jim Frost. I was paying him for the Sunday papers and I came across some dimes, nickels, and pennies that I have. I showed them to him and he seemed so interested, I gave him some. Why you'd think I gave him solid gold. He was so tickled and was going to show his relatives, etc. The people here seem to have so little, and yet are content with it.
Dick is flying late again tonight, and I don't expect him until about ten o'clock. This is the third night he has been late this week. I do wish he didn't have to fly so much. I guess I still have a lot of learning regarding the Air Force life. I was spoiled at Stead.
We have inquired in town regarding a baby sitter and someone to help with the house and have had no luck. At the present we are considering the idea of having a young girl live in to help with the baby and the house. We saw an advertisement in the Cambridge the other day where a young Danish student wanted part-time work such as we would have. If we can't find one here in Fulbourn, we will probably advertise for one.
Beth is in my lap now and she is really making typing difficult with her little fingers all over the keys and typewriter. She's still the busybody, wanting to be into everything.
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