07/24/86 Jeudi (Thursday) Post office and hoping to see Tonya

Went to the post office again today. Another 17 F. I've sent almost $20 in mail and it is only half over on Saturday! All my pens are going bad and my pencils are dull.

We took a ride today to see her friend and she wasn't there. On the way back Colette totally flipped out at everything - including me!

I wanted to go home so bad. I still do. But Tonya called and I feel a little better. I talked with Colette and I still don't know when we are going to Holland but I found out we are going back to Honfleur! Yea! And on the way back we can pick up Tonya and she can stay here for a couple of days. Super cool! I love Honfleur and I really want to see Tonya!

I was looking at all the dates and although we will spend some time traveling there is still a lot of time for bad weeks like this one! Maybe Julien will come back in between our trips. I sure hope someone does. Anyone! Please!

Bonsoir
Bon Nuit
Dormi Bien

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