September 1995

Dear Circle Members:

Thanks so much for the going  away gift. We will make good use of

the book about state parks and display the bag and the card in the

trailer. The pictures on both perfectly express what we’re doing  ªpacking everything possible in our little wagon and holding hands

as  we begin a new adventure.

By the time you read this, we’ll be campground hosts in

Arkansas, coming in once a week to enjoy root canals for two, until

October. Then we’ll probably head for Big Bend, Texas.

Leaving for a year can get complicated. The task of shimming up

all the little wobbles in our house, car, trailer, and our bodies

was humongous. A lot more was loose and not working than we’d

realized.  As we sorted and packed some things to store, others to

take with us, still others to give away, throwing out an

unbelievable amount of junk, the house looked harassed, as if Gerry

and I had been hoop – ti – doing through every room. On a wild rampage.

Skipping and flinging things helter  skelter.

And in the midst of it all life goes on with the usual number of

crises, celebrations, and chores. Naturally, during the hullabaloo,

I gained three pounds and Gerry lost five. Unfair!

I’ll miss you all and the goofy, laughing times we’ve had at

circle meetings.

Thanks again from both of us.

Rosalie and Gerry