A Church Program

Fri.
Aug. 1 – Methodist Church.
Took Vince to work. Pat is at her all upset – her uniform didn't fit. She won't appear in that!


Pat Connor in a happy mood. Photo credit: Vince Williams.

Set Dawn's hair.

Went down to the Sea this morning.

Set my hair after lunch. Wrote a letter to Mom. Went to get Vince early & to look for brake fluid. Ended up at the Camp, where the Sarge ga put in fluid for me – he says there is a leak some where.

Went to the Program at church – Very good.

The soloist, the director's daughter, Eleanor [Bynoe] exceptional talent.


Eleanor Bynoe performing at the church concert. Photo credit: Vince Williams.

Sat.
Aug. 2 – Vince went to work; Mark went along.

Got letters from Lillie, Charlotte, Heruth's.

Went down to Sandy Ground for a swim in the late afternoon.

Showers, shampoos, to bed.

Holiday Boat Races

Sun.
Aug. 3 – Send John a card –
Awoke early as usual. Went to church. Vince took pictures of 4 girls – Pat, Lorna, Ann, Earlen.


The four "girls." Photo credit: Vince Williams.

Simon picked us up at 1:30, picked up the 4 girls, took us to Shoal Bay – what a ride! Nice time. When delivering the girls again, some young Anguillan fellow – called them paratrooper-woman, and other derogatory remarks at us whites.

Tomorrow is a holiday – lotsa celebrating!

Mon.
Aug. 4 – National holiday so Vince didn't work. We mostly laid around all day. Walked over to hill to watch the moto sail boat races. Mark & Dawn walked down to Sandy Ground with Pat but were too late to see anything. The hotel has been busy all weekend with as many as 7 more besides us. Took the kids swimming in late afternoon.

[NOTE: August Monday is the first Monday in August, celebrated as a holiday marking the emancipation of the slaves in the former British Caribbean.]

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.

Parties and Gifts

Thurs.
Aug. 7 – Vince took the car today. So the kids entertained themselves around the hotel. Vince & Pat got home about 2:30 – we went to Mead's Bay to watch the boat races, which we don't understand. After a later supper Vince and I went to Vanier's – Dr. & Mrs. Fenwick were as well as 3 English fellows & a worker from the bank. Made it home without running out of gas but we're getting low.

Got an invitation to a party on board the frigate Mohawk on Sat. nite.

Fri.
Aug. 8 – Took Vince to work. Ran out of gas in George Hill. Vince, Pat, Dawn & Mark caught a ride in. Clu [?] came out on a scooter with enough gas to get to Valley. Cashed some Traveler's checks, filled the tank, & came home.

Dawn stayed to help at the Clinic. Took the kids to Sandy Ground. Went back to Clinic - took Vince to airport – He flew to St. Maarten, bought a watch and earrings & flew back.

Walton stopped by & visited in the evening.

Vince said when Lorna opened her gift – she gave him a kiss on the cheek – all thrilled.

Winding Down

Sat.
Aug. 9 – Washed clothes Pd.
A rainy morning. Vince took the car to work. Got home after 2. I took Dawn down to Sandy Ground to buy a starfish & shells.

Rained showers all day – clothes didn't dry.

Went to party on frigate Mohawk.

Sun.
Aug. 10 – Still raining. Went to church, had dinner. While Vince napped I wrote letters to Sharon and to Menzies. Vince took the kids for a last dip, while Jené and I started packing. To bed by 10.

Back to Miami

Mon.
Aug. 11 – Start out for Miami.

Rainy yet. Mike came back from St. Thomas at 9:15 or so. We loaded up to head for St. Thomas. Mr. Thompson, Mr. Heman, Mr. Connor, Pat & Lorna came down to see us off.

Got to St. Thomas around 10:45 – not too bad a flight. Boarded Prinair for San Juan; got there at noon. After checking through customs, and getting baggage checked, we had hamburgers & french fries.


Prinair plane. Photo credit: Vince Williams.

Boarded Eastern for Miami at 2:20 and got in at 4:45. Bob met us, picked up luggage, went to Barber's. Good supper, some visiting and off to bed.

Tues.
Aug. 12 – Jené slept poorly – hope she's not getting something. Got on the road about 9:15, heading towards Orlando.

Went to Cape Kennedy. Then to Orlando – kids had a swim. Went to Schulke's.

Sanford and St. Augustine

Wed.
Aug. 13 – Drove to Sanford – visited with Myrtle. Stayed for lunch. Harriet came, also her husband Mike. Doc came home for lunch while we were there.

Drove to St. Augustine.

Took the tour, saw the mission & the fort.

Vince called his mom.

Thurs.
Aug. 14 – Got up about 5:30 – drove to Fayetteville, NC.

Called Mom.

Williamsburg

Fri.
Aug. 15 – On the way to Williamsburg.

[NOTE: This is the final entry in the diary.]


Home at Last. Photo credit: Unknown.