Update: 2000-12-15
Dear sister Joann,
Hey there.
Yes, camp was excellent. There was some snow on Friday and Saturday, and we went to Altoona on Friday to shop at Ame’s, to Kings restaurant for supper, and then to the Mishler Theater to see The Nutcracker. Not bad. I knew most of the music. Not a show for blind people though, as there were no spoken words – all visual – body language and pantomiming. But we enjoyed ourselves.
I’m still busy getting things settled here at the new apartment. Got some new office furniture this week – an L-shaped desk, several file cabinets, and shelves. Still finding time to put all that together. 
And, I got a microwave cart for the kitchen, which also requires assembly. So for the next month or so, I’ll feel like I’m playing with tinker-toys while putting all this stuff together. And, I have to buy some new dining room chairs. I only had two, and one of them just caved in on me when I sat on it the other day. It was like riding an elevator down. When I sat, It slowly got lower and lower, until it bottomed out on the floor. So, I’m considering what to buy.
Hope you find time shortly to take in some of the holiday happenings. They’re playing lots of Christmas music around here, and people have their lights outside. Nice. No snow yet here though. Perhaps we’ll get some this week coming. Went to a Christmas party at the dance hall last night. Lots of good food and music.
I will be coming home a week from tomorrow. I already have  [Kar]  set up to drive me to the train station Saturday afternoon. Looking forward to the train ride. Should get my tickets in the mail today for that trip.
Well, I’m off to put a load of laundry in. Have a good time this week and will see you next weekend. Say goodbye to  [Mar]  for me.
Later.
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Tom