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Apr 2, 2025 29 min

Episode 9 - SVW Tapes - 25th January, 1981

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On January 25, 1981, the speaker is catching up on correspondence. She discusses the recent release of hostages, the inauguration, and her father's birthday. She mentions a flu that has been circulating in her family. She expresses delight in receiving a parcel, explaining that her thank-you letters were repeatedly returned due to postage issues. She then goes on to describe Christmas presents, the children's activities (swimming, gymnastics, violin, self-defense), and Rachel's progress with the violin. The speaker also mentions a colleague, Patsy, who runs an untidy business and is off to Egypt, and expresses concern about a neighbor, Clara, who is ill. She shares details about John's trip to Florida to see manatees and comments on the unsolved murders in Atlanta, including the disturbing case of a child abducted from her bed. She mentions sending gifts, including a coffee pot and a birthday/Christmas gift, and dealing with a rebate issue. Finally, she describes Rachel and Maitland's excitement over their gerbils, including their mating habits, and expresses amusement at Patsy's vet providing advice on gerbil care. http://www.atlantatapes.com

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