W1B-002 Family letters 2-1.txt
19/3/96

Dear Joan We are just back from the shop with your goodies. Terry rang and said she was flying out on Friday so we were wondering what you would like I hope all your teeth don't fall out. Adele and Martin are trying to make a go of it but they still have their ups and downs. Geoff and Amanda have been very supportive to them, taking them out for meals and such like Mum and myself are still hoping a separation will not take place. Enclosed you will find a photo of Seamus and Megan at the school formal (the suit cost a fortune (wrong word) Noreen is 60 this week and we have been invited to a party for her on Sat. night however Seamus and myself are playing bowls in Coalisland Co. Tyrone this Sat. so we might not be home in time (lucky me) Your uncles Jimmy and Ciaran are 50 on Sun 24th but I have not heard of any parties yet. Sunday past was St Paddy's day. If we have enclosed the Recorder you can read all about it. I had a letter from Sr. Bridget today She is very well now, asking about you and suggesting you drop in on her on your way home. We are still hoping peace will stay with us. I suppose you have heard of the terrible shooting in Scotland. 16 P.1s a teacher + the lunatic who did it all died in a school gymnasium. Have you heard any rumblings of the conflict between China and Taiwan I hope it does not get too serious and come to conflict between the Yanks and China. Bob still calls every week for a 1/2 hour but we are usually on the way out to bowls when he arrives so he usually has the house to himself or Amanda entertains him. I believe he has bought a Vauxhall Nova I hope you are still enjoying your stay there. I passed on your message to Geoff about work and like the man digging a hole in the road he said he would look into it. I will sign of now as the dinner is ready and I have to mash the spuds Love Dad.
