Swimming, Shopping, and the Mobile Clinic

Wed.
June 18 - Took Vince to work again so we could have the car. Went swimming north of the Pier on Sandy Ground. Got home about 11 - had corn flakes with warm milk.

This afternoon, we went looking at several stores - didn't find much. Surprised at the prices!

Went to the airport at 2:15 to wait for the Hercules to land. It came at 4:00. Hurried to the clinic to get Vince so he could see it take off. It finally took off at 5:30. Fun to watch!

Had ice cream before bed. Wrote Pam.

Thurs.
June 19 - Fooled around all day. Went bathing at the Sea when Vince came home even though he was late. Lotza bathers - a couple of skinny dippers. Michele came down.


Pat and Lorna with the Anguilla Mobile Clinic. Photo Credit: Vince Williams.

Wrote Sharon & Dalen. Vince took the Mobile Clinic to an East End school. Saw one class - did 35 extractions. Plus the 15 extractions & few fillings he'd done in the valley.


Mobile Clinic at the school. Photo Credit: Vince Williams.

Evening Invitation

Mon.
June 30 - Letters from Sharon [Asche] & Lillie [Vince's mother]

Took Vince to work again. Took the kids to Sandy Ground again this morning – both Arik & Jené napped this p.m. so didn't work swimming in. Were invited to the Vanier'[s] for the evening – had a nice visit. He is manager of Barclay's Bank. Will be transferring to another island in a couple of months. Claudia is getting all her dentistry done before they leave. Think Vince has convinced Mr. Vanier to do the same. Got home at 11:30 – went to bed by candlelight.

Tues.
July 1 - Wrote Elaine Grimes & Pastor N. [Ness]. Vince wrote Spence.

A quiet day – cloudy and comfortably cool. Had the car but didn't take the kids swimming till Vince was done. Lorna & Pat went along.

Letter from Pam [Verla's sister].

Another Day

Tues.
July 8 - Another day – Took the kids swimming but decided to go after lunch would be too much sun. So took Pat, Lorna & Pearl after work. Almost chilly.

Wrote to Sharon & Dalen. Early to bed & early to rise – Lights were out before nine.

Vince talked with Simon about the gift the church back home had offered. He said to go ahead – (has inferred that the Gov't would be endlessly slow in supplying all the needs of the clinics.)

Washed clothes. Pd.

Wed.
July 9 - Vince wrote Dr. Berg this a.m. telling him what kind of suction device to order for the Clinic. The clinic will be quite well outfitted, at least for extracting teeth, fillings, & impressions for dentures. Now to teach someone to keep it spotless & clean.

Took the kids swimming both forenoon and afternoon. Picked up Vince at work. He had a letter & a note from Mrs. Vanier. And some information on St. Barth.

Got letters from Doris [Hamilton], Sharon & Glora.

Wrote to Pam.

Hurricane Anna No Big Deal

Wed.
July 30 – Wrote Aver. Heard from Mom, Pam, Lyle & Eastern [?]
Kept the car – went swimming in the afternoon. The hurricane is continuing moving in this direction. People are preparing for it as we are in the Hurricane Watch – getting doors ^& windows ready to bar, etc.

Wrote Eastern Air. & Babette asking for booking on flight from St. Thomas to San Juan on Aug. 11.

Thurs.
July 31 – Didn't go down to the Sea today in anticipation of Hurricane Anna. Vince went to the patient clinic to prepare it so it wouldn't get wet.

The hurricane which was never only more than a tropical storm continued to weaken thru out the day. And the most we got out of it was a few rain showers, in the evening and early night.

The local people were very happy – they don't like gales.

The last report we heard on the radio was the storm had passed 100 mi. north of Anguilla.

Counting the Days

Tues.
Aug. 5 – Wash clothes - Pd.
We are beginning to count the days – this is our last Tuesday.

Went for a short swim this morning. Vince had an app't with Mr. Heman so was late getting home. Got gas & stamps.

Picked up Vince, then went down for a dip – cloudy and cool. Lorna & Pat were going to go, but decided it was too cool.

Folded clothes – good stiff breeze so they dried nicely.

Vince wrote his report to Dr. Mahoud, who will be coming soon after we leave.

Wrote to Helene today.

Wed.
Aug. 6 – Tired today – didn't sleep good. Took Vince to work. Mailed Dawn's letter to Sherri. Wrote to Doris, then the mail came. I heard from Mom & Pam, Dawn from Mrs. T. & Sita, Mark from Mrs. D., and Vince from Elaine W. – (Wow! She's mad about something)

So I wrote to Mom & to Pam. Went swimming in the p.m. then picked up Vince. Mrs. Connor isn't feeling good – so Dawn's been helping set and clear the table. Mr. Connor has been doing the cooking.