Exculsively to Bill
March 30, 2008 | Items of Interest
Number One: Thanks for all of the great photos of the beginning of the baseball season.
I’m sure we’ll be getting more of these as the season progresses, and a blow by blow description of every play made, or I should say a hit- by- catch report in every game. I will enjoy those, as much as I did Buddy’s great year of football with Adam-Michael. I knew I had all of these kids and grandkids (even borrowed ones..thank you, Nancy) for something.
Number Two: Thank you for your compliments to Jason and his performance. Of course, I don’t have to tell you that seeing it “live” was much better than on video. He is a very talented young man. It would have been so wonderful if only he could have received some kind of “voice training” (my mind fails me as usual. I can’t think what to call it). Anyway, he didn’t. What you hear is raw talent. He and Sister Lee sang in Sacrament last Sunday. Do you remember when Brother Hartman Rector was coming often to our First Birmingham Ward to talk to us, and he always sang the song about the “Rivers Crawl to Find Him” . Anyway, they sang that, and it was absolutely beautiful. Of course, Jason had never heard it before, and it was difficult for him, but Sister Lee grew up with it, and she carried it, and it turned out so well. I heard remarks around me, like, “I have never heard that done so well”. I wanted to tell them that Jason was MY son-in-law, but I had done enough bragging through the years, and I’ve knocked it off, now.
In case you are feeling that your mother is not remembering you and your talents, you have no idea how I swell at what you have accomplished, Bill. I haven’t forgotten how surprised I am at how well you sing, now. Singing with a choir is a good way to develop a voice. And singing with Nancy has helped. I haven’t had the pleasure of hearing you and Nancy sing together, and I want you and she to sing something in the talent show at our reunion.
Number three: MOST IMPORTANT: HAVE YOU RESERVED A MOTEL, NEW LOG CABIN, QUAINT OLD CABIN, OR CHALET for the reunion. Sorry to badger you, but I must. If everyone is to be together in the one place at DeSoto, we have to be quick. See the number Brenda gives under “Reunion Undate” by Brenda. Be sure, as she states to say it is for the Pagan/Polhemus reunion. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU HAVE DONE.
Number four: I’m pretty sure I sent an invitation to Hillary and Seay, but I didn’t know Leah’s or Julia’s address, and so I didn’t send them one, but will do so, immediately upon receiving addresses. They need to be brought up-to-date on everything. Are you keeping them informed? Should Brenda do it? I know she’s going to have Hillary do her hair soon, and she’ll talk to her. Brenda won’t let anybody but Hillary touch her hair.
Number Five: Brenda is so excited about the possibility of a Band Concert by you and Buddy and Seay. If that happens, your Dad and Sarah Ann will need an invitation for at least that evening for dinner and show. It’s funny how our families criss-cross.
7 Responses to “Exculsively to Bill”
MOM:
Here are mailing addresses for Julia and for Leah:
Julia V. Polhemus
c/o Mrs. Victoria Marney
8435 REDSTONE DR E
SEMMES, AL 36575-6303
United States
Leah C. Polhemus
1417 AZALEA RD #8B
Mobile, AL 36693
United States
By bill on Mar 31, 2008
Thank you, Bill. I will send them an invitation right away, and tell them to look in on the website,even if you haven’t sent them an invitation to join in on the conversation. Have you?
Now…Please answer this question. HAVE YOU RESERVED A MOTEL, CHALET, LOG CABIN, OR QUAINT CABIN YET? The sooner the better. It is necessary to do it, so that we can all be together in the same area. Be sure to tell CAROL that it is for the Pagan/Polhemus Reunion.
By mother on Mar 31, 2008
Mom, I keep bugging “you know who” (rhymes with “fancy”) about it, but she’s VERY busy and it’s “on the list.”
I HAVE sent Julia AND Leah invitations to the website, and I’ve told them about the reunion, but so far no response.
Maybe your letter will work.
By bill on Mar 31, 2008
Nana and Bill
I sent a message to Leah on the “illustrious” Myspace, still no comment back…I would love to see Seay, Hillary, and Leah at the reunion in August, it has been a long time.
By crystal on Mar 31, 2008
I’m glad you did that, Crystal. I sent off a letter to Julia today, and will try to find time to write one to Leah tonight. It’s really difficult to find time, except late at night, because it takes everybody trying to deal with entertaining Teyla.
I don’t know if there will be any replies from either one, but they need to know that we still love them and think about them, and want to see them.
By mother on Apr 1, 2008
Don’t be surprised if it takes awhile to hear back from Leah. She really doesn’t “internet” all that much, too busy. I have sent her an email, and “Nana” has mailed her a snail-mail, so somehow, someway she should get the message.
She may simply not want to come, and so she may ignore it.
By bill on Apr 3, 2008
Mom, could I “ast” you a “querstion”? When did it become necessary to “entertain” kids?
I have this discussion with Nancy A LOT!!! She is under the distinct impression that she must (a) know where each kid is at every second, (b) make sure they are engaged only in approved activities, and (c) plan a lot of their time for them.
Tonight, I’m “babysitting” the kiddos while Nancy (and Carolyn) attend a meeting of the LDS Home School Association. So, I shooed the kids outside and said “entertain yourselves, that’s why we bought the stupid trampoline, basketball goal, garagefull of bicycles, etc.”
I won’t let ‘em come back in.
Where do you think I got that attitude, Mom? Hm?
By bill on Apr 3, 2008