Episode 17 - SVW Tapes - 05 December, 1981
from The Atlanta Tapes Hosted by The Atlanta Tapes
This is a recording from someone to their family. They are detailing their recent move into a cottage on the Ealson estate. She talks about how the cottage was filthy and in need of a lot of work, but she and her family are fixing it up. There was no fridge so Mrs. Ealson got one delivered and she thinks she will come through with a new stove soon. They also had a humorous incident with someone cutting down a tree that ended up taking out power lines. She talks about the logistics of moving with children, getting a new car and telephone, and dealing with school reports. She has been helping her husband at work, doing well with the dental appliances, and is excited about decorating the cottage. They are planning a trip to St. Louis for Christmas. There is talk about Joan's late birthday presents, setting up a Christmas tree, roaches, and various aspects of American culture. There are humorous anecdotes about the locals and their accents. She also touches on current events like the Iranian situation and a plane crash in New Zealand. She finishes by sharing their new phone number, and how they are finding modular connections all over the house. She is getting the house together with her family. She's exhausted but getting to work to do her job. http://www.atlantatapes.com
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