7/14/52 - Write Mom and tell her everything is fine.

Dearest Honey Bun

I am here; I arrived at 9 P.M. I have had a bath and a hamburger and am now ready for bed. I had a wonderful trip down. I took it easy and made several stops. From Reno on in, it was very fascinating that is, until I hit Frisco. When I found myself in the middle of this large and what appears to be a God forsaken place, I felt homesick for you and S.L.C. I'd like to add please come quick and hug me but I'm afraid you would come and we have got to wait for our vacation. 000XXXX Love, Hubby

Postmarked: July 15, 1952

Darling

I'm in a somewhat sentimental mood. I had a fair day. This means nothing special. Jack gave me a nice greeting and I sort of got acquainted with the office force. There is another trainee here and I will get to do some training with him. This will relieve the monotony. The last word used was a poor word as I've decided tat despite being homesick for you I'm going to enjoy my training and look forward to our vacation together. I went to the top of the Mark today after work with Jimmy Keegan the other trainee who is on the long range program. The fog was coming in so we could see but half of Frisco. Jimmy is single and new here so I will have company if I desire it. I have decided that as long as I'm here I might as well see Frisco - as mope around wishing you were here with me. What I mean is that I wish ou were here and don't know what to do with myself. I'm really lost without you and need a reassuring hug. Well starting tomorrow I'm off to see the sights. As for today, I've had an Italian supper, been to the top of the Marks and just got out of a show.

I've decided that this is to be an educated tour of Frisco and I don't want to miss this opportunity. I still feel strange and muddled and lost when in a crowd or with Jimmy or Jack. Nights are sure empty without you darling. I have decided that our honeymoon was not complete and am eagerly awaiting Aug 6 to take up where we left off. The convention is to be held Tues and Wed August 5 and 6th. We will be thru about 4:00 8/6. You can plan to come down Wed. afternoon or evening or Thursday morning whichever is best suited to your vacation. This may help as you will only have to get your vacation moved back till Thursday. If you have to take it a week early I will make arrangements to checkout and we will go to "Carmel" and stay over night or you can stay at the Drake with me. If possible, come Wed morning as planned so I can pick you up before the meeting.

Love and XXXXOOXXOOXX Bud

7/18/52 Write me c/o Hotel Oxford

Dearest

What an easy and changed life I'm living. I have convinced myself completely that I never want to go back to being a bachelor. I really have missed you, in spite of the fact you and I have been well occupied. I miss you the minute I get off work and oh how I miss you at night and even in the morning.

How are you making out? It's too late for you to turn back - so you had better miss me just a little. What arrangements did you finally make with the doctor? Be sure to keep me informed as to the day you are to see him as to how you are and how you are getting along day by day.

Wednesday I went out to Harding Park and hit some golf balls and had a very enjoyable time. Last night I went to Lincoln Park and played 16 holes of golf. Jimmie walked around with me and we had a very enjoyable round. The course is laid out partly along the ocean just about at Seal Rock and is very scenic but very easy and short. After the game we ventured to the Cliff House but were too late to get a dinner. We ended the day with a $.60 Super Deluxe Hamburger and piece of apple pie for supper. I have been very conservative so as to keep expenses down and provide for our trip. This evening Jimmie and I went over to Berkeley to see the U of California. We enjoyed a very scenic and beautiful floraled and landscaped campus and had a delightful and delicious supper at "Harvey Blake's". I had a taste char-broiled chicken dinner and splurged $1.95. I figured it was worth forgoing a lunch. Tomorrow I'm going to sleep late and dream of you my darling and then get up with a clear conscience and play 18 holes of golf at Sharp Park.

I have a hard time staying awake on the job as it is such an easy life. So far I have but sat around and discussed the various footwear and had a brief discussion on policy and listened to the tales of another salesman wo just got back from a trip he won to the factory. He is a very nice fellow and very interesting. My future work shouldn't vary much but I believe will increase my enjoyment of it as I learn to talk the footwear line.

p.s. I need a few hugs and all my kisses air mail to tide me over to your arrival.

Love Hubby

7/20/52

Darling

Yesterday Jimmie and I went down to the beach to Sharp Park. Sharp Park is of course noted for its golf course. Jimmie is living in the vicinity of Golden Gate Park so we took the long way around and went thru the park and down to the beach. We were so struck by those beautiful ocean breakers that had the weather been 20 degrees cooler we would have ventured in the surf. The high temperature for the day usually runs around sixty five degrees Fahrenheit. The sun usually comes thru the clouds about ten o'clock and the fog moves in from the five to seven o'clock in the evening. I haven't worn and overcoat since my arrival but have found my suede jacket ideal in the evenings. You had better bring a slip on or button sweater and your pink shorty coat.

Well in getting back to the golf we had a very good time. It was a well laid out course and I sure had trouble for the first nine holes. We had two ladies playing with us and I was jinks. After they left I really settled down for the last nine and Jim and I have a very enjoyable day. We both got burnt and Jimmie had to stay in today because of a blistered nose and forehead.

Today I slept in late and thought of how nice it would be if you were by my side. I didn't get breakfast until 11:00 A.M. and after I decided to seek out the only par 6 golf hole. I found it at Lake Chabot Golf Course. To get there I had to cross the bay and go thru Oakland. I found the course up in the hills. I also found three very nice fellows to play with. I really enjoyed the course but feel as through I have been on a mountain climbing expedition. Alone I could never have played this course as in most instances one could not see the greens from the tees. On one tee the green was one hundred yards below and it was so steep that there were steps to walk down. On another hole you would shoot over a valley and they didn't even other to put grass in between. In fact, several holes were partially this way. Two of the fellows gave out after 11 holes and the remaining one had to leave on the fifteenth for work. I met two others and played in with them. The courses here are very scenic and I know you will enjoy Pebble Beach as I have heard a lot about it.

For the weekend I have gotten by on two meals a day because of my late sleeping and am still ahead of my expenses - even when considering the golf. I hope that you have to start your vacation on Saturday the 2nd of August as the convention does not start until 5 Aug. Being a young husband madly in love with his young and charming wife I can not stand the strain of being without her any longer than necessary. I believe you should come down Saturday Aug 2 and we could stay here at the hotel Saturday night. Sunday we could drive to Carmel and sight see and stay there Sunday night. Monday we could see the golf course and return to the St. Francis Drake. The convention is to be a short one as they are having another one in September. you will only have Tuesday alone as we will adjourn early Wednesday. By coming down early we will save some money as I will still be on the companies expenses which means I can put all my meals and our hotel bill on my expenses. I believe this is ideal and will give us two days in Carmel and a chance to enjoy Frisco. If you would like we can travel up the beach to another quaint resort on Wednesday and spend the night there. If it is at all possible lets do it this way. You can catch a plane Saturday at five o'clock I believe and be here by eight fifteen. The flight schedule is based on standard time and according to it, the trip would only take one hour and fifteen minutes because you would pick up an hour. Due to the fact Frisco is on Daylight Saving time, the time here is that same as it is there.

I'm real eager so write and tell me if this sounds ok. Did you change your appointment with the doctor? And darling take good care of yourself and be sure to eat even though I'm not there. (Write c/o the hotel). Love and XXOOXXOOOO Bud

7/24/52

Darling

I don't know when I've been more inspired by a letter. Yours was straight from heaven. It pulled me over the hump. In talking about being lonely I've had it. Yesterday after playing a round of golf with Jimmie, I told him that I didn't see how he could stand being single. Of course his answer was that he was a self improvised bachelor and could not imagine being anything else - as he had no experience in the other field. I'm sure happy to find that you likened to me, have found a new way of life which I feel is a way of no return and Baby Doll will be to see you Saturday evening Aug 2. I know I have given you a rough time but I beg of you please start your vacation Saturday Aug 2 and fly down that evening. Check and get your flying reservations Monday or Tuesday for sure. Jack Reed has already made our reservations at the Sir Francis Drake for Monday night and I am going to make reservations Saturday for Monterey as I can make them here in town. I will also make arrangements for you to stay here Saturday night. We can have a wonderful time in Monterey as we will be there Sunday and Monday which I am taking off. Also I will be on company expenses. I know its asking a lot but I'm eager to see my "new" bride and start on our second honeymoon. I said "new" as I would imaging that you have changed since the last time I saw you - probably been something added.

When are you to see the doctor? Make sure everything is ok and write me not later than Tuesday (mail it Tuesday as early as possible so I will get it for sure Friday). Tell me when you will get here and all information. I want to be sure to be waiting at the airport and it is about eleven miles out of town. To make sure everything is ok be sure to wire me at the hotel Saturday Aug 2. Do it about two hours before you are scheduled to leave. You could phone Western Union from home and have it put on our bill. Get Phil to help you take your things to the airport. If for any reason Phil isn't there be sure to take a cab home from work - if you work Saturday - and have a cab take you to the airport and important be sure to have the cab driver carry all suitcases etc. down the steps and wherever you go. Please take it real easy and don't take any chances. I love you darling and I'm real eager to see YOU but take it real easy and be careful. P.S. I liked the long letter especially the condensed part and don't know how I could be without you. Love Bud

Monday, Hi Honey Bun

I'm really flying high tonight because I heard from you. I've never been quite so eager for a letter; in fact I usually run all the way up the stairs thew everything I have with me on the bed and settle right down to my letter business. Darling I need you and love your more by the second. Today's card and note came as a complete surprise and just bowled me over.

The weather here has been a little clearer in the morning but the fog still comes in about six o'clock. During the day it is just right and will be extra enjoyable to you because of the heat you are going thru and extra extra enjoyable to me because I'll be able to hold you close - (if I can reach you) and squeeze you for sure - (but not to hard). But honey I love you no matter how you are and would rather have you pregnant and love you that much more for being so.

Sunday I sent over to Vallejo to see my aunt. Mother wrote me that they lived there and on her request I ventured out and have a very enjoyable afternoon. I left early and circled the bay to find a little scenic golf course and Mill Junction. I thoroughly enjoyed the golf and this small - that is - so I thought to be small because I could not see the houses for the pine trees, town of 10,000 population. The town is nestled on the other side of low mountains which keep all the fog and is a scenic Shangri-la.

Gee I forgot all about Pioneer Day's and the holiday. I hope you took advantage of it and got plenty of sleep and did not try to catch up on all the work in one day. On Saturday and Sunday I usually sleep late to give the fog a chance to clear. I really sleep late so I will have plenty to do and thus won't get home sick for you. I sure hope you're not like that gal at the bank who love her husband only when is away - as I woke this morning with a feeling that this week just couldn't go by fast enough. I can now see an outline of what this job consists of. It is no pushover and I'm really going to be busy this week finding things out. The more I learn the more I wonder and I can see now that it will be a lot easier to find out the know how here, than by doing so by correspondence. The first week ere went slow because of missing you and because I did not know what to do with my time but this last week appears to lack days and hours when I'm on the job and have nights that won't let tomorrow come when thinking of you and Saturday.

I hope you get reservations Saturday on the 5:00 P.M. but make sure that you get them for Sunday on the 6:00 A.M. I'd rather have you here Saturday night as I am eager to get back in harness that care free life is for the birds. All my lover and XXOOOOXXO Bud

12/12/54 - Darling and Scottie

Saturday night was the loudest night of the week until Sunday night arrived. You know I'm getting a real teaste of what I give you when I leave you home alone. The convention was a good hot one and I enjoyed it and found that I have done a job this year even though it could have been better. I believe and I can say that the company believes I have done ok. I would have liked to have done better of course and we will see to it that I do better from now on.

If you were here we would have a wonderful time. In Chicago I shopped Marshall Fields. In Detroit I shopped "Hudson's" Oh! What wonderful stores. I keep thinking of what a wonderful time you could have had. I just don't enjoy shopping alone so I decided not to buy a thing until I get home as you enjoy it so much, I thought it best to let you be in on it.

The convention let out 2:00 P.M. Friday so I was M.F and a show and took the 10:45 bus and got in Detroit about 7:30 A.M., had breakfast and went to bed. Since then I have been thru Hudson's seen the town, two shows and the Detroit Lions game on T.V. i just met Walter Hackett, a very nice gentleman and we took time off for a conversation. It's now 10:40 P.M. I feel I may be in the mood for some sleep.

Tomorrow I'm headed for the Dodge plant. I'll go thru the plant in the morning and hope to pick up the car sometime in the afternoon. I'll know in the morning if this will be possible. Otherwise I'll have to wait until Tuesday.

I will write you a card tomorrow air mail but don't expect me until Saturday. I may make it Thursday night or Friday. I'm sure eager - feel like a lost man - I guess I've been happily married too long. Yes I'll take it real easy. Love Bud

4/10/54 - Darling

I have planned a short stopover at Richmond several times but decided to do it your way and see you Thursday or Friday next. Wish you were with me on my trip as business was slow going south and had you been there we could have had a second honeymoon in Las Vegas. The weather was so warm and with spring lilacs in the air I was vacation minded. I am still vacation minded and have been dreaming and planning great adventures for just you and I. My altruism disappears when I'm away from you and I am a selfish and devote' loner and thinker of only you. I only wish we could commence again with a short vacation so as to enjoy all this wonderful spring. It's that season you know when fancies turn to that one and only indescribable you. Love Bud.

Nov 14, 1955 - Dear Jalaine,

Your telephone call caught me off guard. I love you very much and did not wan to upset you about my suitcase. I know that I gave you some trouble on the telephone but I didn't mean to. I really know that you did the right thing in sending my bag to Tremonton. Normally I would have been there about two hours at least. As it was Mr. Cowley had gone to Salt Lake City. I was only there about three minutes.

I am sure that Cowley's will hold my bag for me so don't worry about it. I may be in to see you before you get this letter as I may come down from Pocatello Tuesday or Wednesday. All will deend on how things go. We can pick up the bag on the way home. If however you can have the Sego milk man pick it up, that is without inconveniencing him, that would be fine. It really doesn't make any difference as it will be a nice ride for us Saturday and maybe I can work the account while there.

When I look back on the situation I can see that I have an on the ball wife. I forgot to get a razor tonight and will have to wait for the drug stores to open in the morning. I did get anti-freeze for the car as I have been in a blizzard most of the day. There were cars off the road between Richmond and Logan. There was a five car wreck outside of Malta and three other cars off the road between Malta and Burley. It has snowed a little tonight but is too cold and windy to snow hard.

I have Ditter to call on in the morning and will then proceed to Buhl, Hagerman and Mt Home, then back to Shoshone, Hailey and Sun Valley. If by chance I get to Pocatello I may drive to Richmond. With the roads bad however I believe that I best take it easy and spend the night at Sun Valley Wednesday. I should be able to get to Blackfoot if I don't have to set the line up in Pocatello for Blocks. In fact, I may get to Idaho Falls. Thursday I will get back to Pocatello and may stay there so I can work Bancroft, Grace and Soda Springs. I should be home for sure Friday night but don't worry if I don't as I may hit something big such as Blocks and have to service about three stores.

I believe I can buy a pair of socks and a razor tomorrow and get by fine. I can wash my garments and socks and put them on a radiator to dry. I had two clean shirts in the car and my suit so I am really not too bad off.

It feels great to have some real winter weather again. I only hope I don't get stranded in it like some of the people I saw today. Well, I will take it real easy so we can go on our trip. Don't let this weather scare you out and don't let it scare your mother out. I believe I can take anything after today. It was just about as bad coming to Burley as it was going over the point of the mountain the day we turned back. I took it easy and couldn't have gone back after the suit case for anything. I really don't mind the driving but it's such a slow process.

I sure write long letters, don't I. I'm really taking advantage of you to relax. I enjoy talking to you by letter as I can say all I want. I wish I could express the agony I go through at times trying to tell you how much you mean to me. I have had the telephone conversation bothering me and am glad I can tell you what the circumstances were.

I have been trying to think of some way to tell you how much I regret being away again on our anniversary. It seems to take on more meaning each year. I really miss being away from you this year especially as we have built our marriage up to such a wonderful relationship. I know we can improve however (especially me). I hope we can give each other the coming trip to Chicago for our anniversary rememberence. I also want to give you all my love for the coming year. P.S. and a XO till I get home. Bud

Hi Scott - Dad has been thinking of his big boy today. I believe we had better ask Santa Clause for a pair of skis so you stay on top of the snow. Now don't you hit poor Helen with a snowball and make her cry. I'll bet you make a snowman before I come home. You will have to help Holly shovel snow so the green Ford won't get stuck. I know you will be a good baby sitter for mother so give her a big hug and squeeze and kiss for me. Dad

December 15, 1956 - Dearest Judy & Cowboy Scott

I'm here all alone in this big city. I've been hoping that I had my best girl and old cowhand to see the sights with. As yet no one has chimed in. I'm the early bird. I had a fine trip down. I sat with a fellow from Holland who is working in Brazil and we talked all night. The roads were all clear and there wasn't even snow around the pass. Weather here is like spring or fall. Just that same old weather. Love Bud

Dear Jalaine

I will not be home until sometime Thursday. I have a special assignment at the branch. Everything is going along fine. I still have a job in good standing. Love Bud

Note: Please send my exam questions to me. First book not the one Jim gave me.

2/3/58

Dear Jalaine and Scott

I had a good trip down. I slept until we got well past Reno and started up Donner Pass. It started to snow and the ski area was filled with people and jammed with cars. It was between semesters at Berkeley and we stopped and picked up about twenty young coeds who had spent the weekend skiing. After this the trip was more exciting.

The hotel is very nice. I have a private room with television. I saw Maverick last night. This company really has the procedure and is strict but it is very much on the ball. Future looks good if one will work

Hope Scott saw Bret last night. Love Bud XXOOX

P.S. Confucius say: Girl who eats much sweets soon do not fit in small seats.

Dear Jalaine and Scott, Just to let you know that I'm thinking of you and no one else. Sweets for my sweety and for Maveric Jr. Scott. Love Bud

For my eyes only and son Scott

2/7/58 - Hi Doll & Scott

Are you getting ready for my homecoming? They are trying to educate me down here. Actually it's like taking a 25 hour University course. I have to be in class by 8:30 sharp every morning. I have to wear a shirt and tie, no sports shirts allowed. We can't even remove our coats while in class.

While in the Metro Building everything is on the house. The coffee break in the morning is free to all employees. They serve beverages and rolls. The lunch is also free to everyone and the food is real fine. Yes I'm putting on weight and can't stop it. Hope you know me when I get home. If you don't it will be fun getting acquainted again

We get out of class at 4:30. We usually relax till 6:00, eat supper and then study until about 11:00 P.M. and get a 7-Up and then go to bed at 12:00 Midnight. The only relaxing we have is during supper. We have eaten at Moars, Palo's Italian, Cathay Chinese, a $1.09 Steakhouse and at the finest sea food house on the wharf. I just got back from the Sea Food. After dinner we explored a sailing vessel open to the public on the wharf and saw the sights. When the fellows headed for the strip girls I came home to take care of you. (sounds good and is true but you will never believe it). I haven't the itch (scratch) or whatever you call it yet - but I'll sure be happy to get back to your XXXOOO and XOXO.

I sure got a hair cut yesterday have about decided to get a massager one of the electric one. Also a posture couch with a vibrator in it. I'm sure going to be a money man then I can buy anything you and I and Scott wants. Mother wrote me and said they had been out again to look over the house in the day time and had not liked the neighborhood. No one was home so they look in and thought we would have to do a lot of work on the place to make it look nice.

I was happy that you would get out and have a good time while I was gone. I'm glad you are doing just that. Don't go too far however as I would like you to take time out and write me a letter. Two other fellows are from Ogden. One has just been married ten months and his wife is expecting in the next two weeks. His wife is with his folks in Pleasant Grove and they are moving to Ogden as we are moving to Orem. Things could be worse as to moving as you can see from the above. I hope people are not giving you too much trouble when they look thru the house. I've been thinking that you may vamp one of the husbands into changing wifes and taking you back to S.L.C.

Tell Scott the ship I was on was just like the old pirate vessels they used to have battles on. It had an old cannon on it. If you want to drive over to Donner Pass, I'll meet you Friday night and we will have all day Saturday and go home Sunday. The snow conditions aren't as good as Alta but they are ok adn there are some good runs. Squaw Valley is where they are going to hold the 1960 Olympics.

I may fly home but have not checked the schedule. I believe I would be better off on the bus as I believe flying would push me home to late at night or too early in the morning. If I flew 1st class it would cost too much. I will check schedules tomorrow.

Sure miss my gal and big boy. I'll bet Scott is taking good care of you and helping you out like he always does. Love and XXOOX Bud. P.S. Had another picture taken but did not buy extra copies. Will try to get one just for you however.

8/19/60 1:00 AM - Hi Scott & Honey Bun

Just turned off the late show, third night in a row - can't sleep without Honey Bun. Working like a slave - sold one for 10,000 tonight. Haven't had a thing to eat since I left Grandma Robbins.

Was late for church on account of a bridge game Sunday afternoon. Played bridge to 1:00AM Saturday night. Shot a one over par 37 and beat Dick by two stokes Sunday. (First time I've beat him). Played golf Monday with Parlell. Trade all this just to hold your hand and play a game of baseball with Scott. Breakfast for Monday and Tuesday - cornflakes, Lunch - tomatoes. I did eat tonight - HiSpot hamburger and fried squash. Been sleepin' in dreaming of you. Love Bud.

9/18/62 - Darling Wife and crafty Son

Advice to the lonely, keep busy and you will never miss me - won't anyway. What a schedule, every minute of every day is taken care of - this includes evenings and nights too. (taken up with learning and lessons). Ben Casey and I are learning the medical glossary. If I fail at this I'll try Hollywood and get my own show.

I did forget one thing, a swim suit. Bought one at Penney's for a dollar. Took half hour off and went swimming before supper today. Food good, expensive room, very fine - should be at $12.00 per day. This is just as fine as anything at Las Vegas. Swimming pool is extra large size and the water is warm and very enjoyable. Deposit check in bank account at once as I will need it and more before I get out of here or before they will let me go. Yours forever, Bud

9/24/62 - Dear Honey bun and Scott

I'm getting worried for fear that you will not want me to come home and disturb your new wonderful way of life. You and Scott had better start conditioning yourself for the old malignant buzzard who will be home shortly however.

I will fly home on Western (not what you think) because it is the only flight I can get before 10:15 PM. I believe it will be an Electra Jet. I will have supper on the plane so this is you and Scott's last chance to eat out.

I will leave here Friday at 5:00 PM and arrive at Salt Lake at 6:47 PM (they usually land about 20 minutes early). Write the minute you receive this and confirm receiving it. (Send air mail) (two 4 cent stamps and write air mail all over it). Your ever lovin hubby, Bud

Hi Jan, Scott & Jalaine

You will never believe this or will you? I arrived one day early. By chance I took out my memo of the sales meeting as I entered the Hotel. There was a line up waiting registration. As I stood there looking at this memo a bell rant - It said late arrival Friday. After reading it over about five times, I was convinced that it was right, I was wrong. So for the night I am down the block at the above hotel at $6.75 a night. Next time you had better take over running my affairs better. Just don't leave anything up to me alone.

This means that I will be coming home on Tuesday. It will be the same flight #64 leaving here 6:15 and arriving there at 8:38 PM Tuesday.

Guess I will have to see the sights tomorrow. Had a real good flight down, even had a good meal on the plane. Due to the late departure, they must have decided to put us on the supper run.

Just before we arrived, a Marine across the aisle had to use that special "give it back dinner" sack as we had some real bouncy weather.

It is about 54 degrees but they do have about a 25 MPH breeze. Visibility is good as I can see all over town. I'm on the seventh floor but I cannot see any stars out.

Maybe tomorrow I will run into a movie star and he will show me around town. Love to all of you, Bud

P.S. Tomorrow night I will be at the Hollywood Roosevelt, 7000 Hollywood Avenue, Hollywood, CA I will probably check in early. Still haven't decided whether or not to let this leak out to the company. You can tell who you like.

Jalaine - Perhaps I was getting way out. I think I was coming back in but perhaps I was too far out. Perhaps my lifestyle is completely contrary to what you like. It was a shock to find this out. I have accepted myself and have believed others have done likewise. I've always believed that it takes differences in people and different people to bring about change but perhaps my differences were obnoxious and no good changes were taking place. Perhaps I've gotten lost in my ego as you suggested. It's a good time to reconsider all my values. I would like some good change to take place. First, I would like to be of benefit to you; not a detriment to you. I'd like you to be free to participate in more activities alone and with me and not feel like I'm a burden. I'd like you to feel free to function in the church alone and with me. I do not want to be a source of embarrassment to you.

I believe we need these activities. Perhaps we need new goals in our life. But I need your help. It's been going on so long hat I need new programming. I need someone to interact with and I believe you do too. I believe we can both improve our outlook, our lifestyles, our living experiences. I believe I need understanding and communication. I believe I should give you more understanding and consideration. I believe you are an understanding and considerate partner who has always gone more than halfway. It's too bad it takes a crisis to find these things out but by taking advantage of this situation, I believe we can make it better and rewarding to each of us.

Yes, I'll take heed of your suggestions. As I look back I can see that I've rebelled against them or let them bounce of my armor. I believe you would consider my suggestions if I used more care in presenting them and did not present them as a defense. I believe you are right in assuming that we should compliment each other. We should be "Kissinger's" and work for the common good; then, all benefit - Jan, Scott, your folks, my folks, our friends. I want you to enjoy your folks and relations and friends as my friends. I don't want to lose you and I know you're worth fighting for and changing for. I do want to have your respect and love first - all others come second but I want their respect also. Love Bud. P.S. I love you even more for the telephone call. Have a good week.

Dear Sweet Wife, You know me. I did hide your present here but later took it down the basement and put it in the top drawer. With our love, Bud and Scott and Jan

Valentine from Jalaine to Bud.

Dear Scott, I hope you are being a good boy. We sent you a new little car in the mail so you can really have fun playing. We will see you soon - Love Mom and Dad

To Mom From Bud and Scott. We have been playing golf. But I still can't beat you. See you next week some time.

Dear Mother and Dad, We had a nice trip coming here. The weather and roads were just ideal! Bud has been in meetings all day, but is going to take me out when he gets through at 9:00 p.m. I have been shopping all day. I hope Scott isn't giving you much trouble. Love Bud and Jalaine

Dear Scott, We have been shopping today for Christmas. You would really have a good time because we have seen Santa Claus. I hope you are being a good boy. Love Mom and Dad

Dear Jalaine, Good fortune came my way. It is now Monday 10:00 AM and the car is ready and waiting at a downtown garage. Be home Wednesday night or Thursday. Love Bud

Hi Honey Bun, Wish you were here. This is really a layout. Sure wish Scott was here to go swimming with me. Love Bud

Girl of my Dreams, Any plane can fly to Chicago and back again. I'll see you sometime Thursday. Had a good trip. Bud

Hi Honey Bun

Jack had to make reservations today so I had him make ours for two at the Francis Drake for Monday evening 4 Aug. Still need confirmation that everything is ok. How about sending me some OXXOOOXX Love, Hubby

From the looks of this place it looks like I really arrived. Will write later. Love Bud

Hi Honey & Scottie, This put me in mind of what our future travel will be like. Tell Scott it made me think of him. I will get to Caliente at least today or may be home by Thursday. Love Bud

Hi Lover, Tomorrow I see the sights and then I'll be seeing you. I do mean sights as I have an eye for curves only of home. Love Bud

Hi Judy and Scott, Had a very pleasant trip. This is as close as I will come to seeing a baseball game. Hotel reservations are excellent. Tell Scott I have a surprise for him and you too. Both of you be good to poor Helen. Love Bud.

Dear Honey Bun, They called me sleepy head. First time I really enjoyed sleeping on this plane. I hope you got some sleep last night. Love Bud.

Dear Lloyd, Please tell Jalaine I will arrive Sunday morning July eleventh at 4:30 AM. Tell her to pick me up at the airport if Renee or someone is with her to tend Scott. If she isn't there to meet me I will take a cab. Jalaine will call you for this message. Bud Robbins

Mrs Jalaine Robbins, Darling arrived Boston OK only one day late due to mixup reservations. Disregard telegrams and telephone calls, all is well. Bud