Description
442 October 27 - Saturday - 4:30 P.M. Hello Darling: Am starting this letter early, because Frank is on duty tonight and Vivian is coming over to spend the evening with me. No mail again today, but perhaps something will come in tonight or tomorrow morning. Walter stopped by this noon - the trip from Okinawa took 14 days, and they travelled by way of the Aleutians. The Navy is giving everyone 120 days leave here on the coast, regardless of how much you've taken. You can get separated [pg 2] in SF and receive 4 months pay plus travel money to New York and shipping for our belongings. Sounds too good to be true, but Walter assured me that that is what is being done. The MG men on Okinawa with enough points were detached the day after the Al Nav releasing MG men came thru, and were able to get transportation two days later. As you probably know, Walter says the fastest way to get on a ship is simply go down to the water and park there with a bottle of whiskey. It would be nice if things worked out that simply for you. T'aint easy watching everyone come home, but I know our time will come some day soon. [pg 3] This has been a real football afternoon even here in Carmel. I listened to most of the Ohio S.-Minnesota game, and it was very exciting. Columbia beat Brown and remains undefeated. Bought father two pairs of all wool socks, and a box of his favorite imported candy for his birthday present from us. Next week I'll order flowers for their anniversary on the 19th, and then I'll get busy on the Christmas boxes. Wendy continues to amaze me with her powers of observation - yesterday she picked up a small empty baby oil bottle that I’d been using for sunbathing, and proceded to pretend to rub oil over [pg 4] her legs. Right this minute she is sitting spread leg on the floor putting bits of paper in a small box, and then taking them out again- 10:45 P.M. Its good to have someone to really talk to for a change - just every day things, but its pleasant - Here it is past bedtime, and I'm really sleepy. Vivian by the way, says that she will be glad to drive me to the plane or train when its time for me to go meet you. I'm thinking of going up to S.F. by plane now that there aren't any more priorities - what do you think? Sleepy time now darling: I love you so much, and just can't wait for you to get here- Bobby
