Saturday

Subject line: STOP CRYING i'M WRITING ALREDY

i GOT A HAIR CUT TODAY. dID IT MYSELF . Looks pretty good . Ha Ha.
Bought some boxers today and pajama pants. And some cool jeans just about the same size as poppa,.
It's too hot to move . Ill write again .
Love ev

Sunday

Heya Shnipsy,

Ah, that's why it's so hot here already! We always get Edmonton's weather the next day. I got up at 8:30 this morning and it was already cooking outside. The house didn't cool off during the night either. I am going to the lake later today to meet with the Likeminded Ladies for a potluck; maybe we'll go for a dip.

I wish Gord had a digital camera so I could see your haircut before Friday! What if I don't recognize you? Are you even handsomer now? Hard to imagine that is even possible.

Grandma is still in the hospital, she has fluid in or around her lungs, so isn't getting enough oxygen in her blood. If the fluid's not gone by tomorrow, the doctor is going to take it out with a needle. Reta has been staying with her at night, sleeping in a recliner by her bed.

We went to Lee Johnson's wedding reception and dance last night. Tell Emil we sat with Gerald and Joanne Bohl; also saw Auntie Karen and Uncle Dick there but didn't really spend any time visiting with them. It was so warm outside even at midnight that it reminded me of Kelowna evenings.

I was going to tell you, but forgot untll yesterday morning on my way to town when Sean Cullen's show came on. It's on Saturdays at 10 a.m. or so on CBC Radio and he is as goofy as ever! I was listening to him and shaking my head and thinking how much you'd be giggling if you could hear him, too. We'll have to try to remember, next weekend.

There is a little wren walking along the top of the sliding glass door leaned up against the house. A pair of them have been inspecting the deck closely for the past couple days.

Scott and I got the mountain bikes down from the loft last week and have been for a few short rides. I am looking forward to your return so we can go out together. Must also pick up Emil's bike from the school so he can ride around too.

I hope you guys don't bake in that condo today. If you are stuck indoors you can put a wet towel around your neck and pat your arms and face with it once in a while; the condensation helps cool your skin.

Have you seen Uncle Bum yet?

xoxo
Mom

Monday

Fooled you! Poppa wrote the last letter!

Hmph! Tell Poppa he's not supposed to do your homework!

Did you honestly think that I would write a letter like that? You don't know very much about us at all!

Why not? What was in it that you wouldn't have written?

If it's true you get Edmonton's whether then it's not going to get any better. I don't think that is true in the winter though when it was hot here and extremely cold there.

It's not always true. But quite often.
Right now it is. Still very warm, even early in the morning.
Yesterday when it was hot around the yard here, it was beautiful at the lake. There was a gentle cool breeze there, even where the Likeminded Ladies were -- a block back from the water.

You're probably going to hate the haircut I got. It's a mohawk!

Yeah Yeah. Looks like I know you well enough not to believe that one.

Please don't yell at me in the next letter. I don't wanna go biking on that bike. The seat's too high and the handle bars are too low. It needs to get fixed so that I like it or I won't ride it.

Scott adjusted my bike's seat and handlebars and I can tell the difference even though he insisted it wouldn't matter at all. It's not perfect, because of the style of the bike --leaning forward is not a good thing for my neck and shoulders; I need an old-fashioned bike where you sit straight up -- but it is an improvement and we'll do yours when you get back, too.

Also if you do make me ride it I will hate you for the rest of the day as usual.

Oh dear. Please, not those Scorpio poison darts again!
You don't scare me. I just have to remember how, after I forced you to learn to ride a bike AT AGE TWELVE for heaven's sake and you thought I was so mean and you cried and whined like a baby, you rode the thing back and forth afterward for hours, and days, with a smile on your face. It was worth all your whinging and complaining.

At least you will have Emil to torture now too.

Why would it be torture? Emil loves riding his bike. It's more likely to be torture for ME because I'll probably have to slow down a lot so he can keep up.

Of course I've seen Uncle Bum. Do you actually think that I would be here this long and not see him? He's working again 'till Tuesday so I have to take care of his cat again. He said I can sleep in his condo this time as a reward. And maybe McDonalds. I told him he better take me to McDonalds or else he gives me money. I'm reinforced by Poppa. Wish me luck.

You drive a pretty hard bargain. Why is it a reward to sleep in Bummie's condo? Is it cooler? Does he have a better bed? What? Anyway, if I know Cameron, he'll take you to McDonald's rather than hand over any cash.

Well I think I'll get out for a short walk. It's already too hot to be out in the sun, but I need to stretch my legs before I start working at this computer for the next many hours.

Bye for now,
Mother Dumpling

Tuesday

subject line: your little snookie wookie pookie doo

Mommy Dearest,

Gee, Mom. Do you actually think I would have made all those spelling errors? I'm glad your not too senile to forget about my hairstyle. Actually, I saw Emil riding in the school and he went by kind of fast.

Everett

Wednesday

Oh! Maybe we'll have some good rides then.

Did you find out if Uncle Bum is going up to Cold Lake yet?

It's cloudy out this morning. I hope it stays that way.

I am getting some really nice strawberries again. Big.

Grandma should be getting out of the hospital today.

What have you been doing all week?

xoxo
Mom