Wednesday, June 9, 1943

Well, this is the first time I've written this week. Although three days have gone by I haven't much to tell except that I've been on MM the three days. Up every morning at 3:15 and back to the barracks at 8:30 every night for three days straight. Boy I sure was tired. I did just about everything there was to do; waiter, pots & pans, mop man, milk man. I didn't get to run the china clipper though. I came home tonight, took a shower, s___ and shave and now I feel good. Just think, I can sleep until 5:30 in the morning, two hours longer than usual. I got a letter from you today and one from Doris and Robin. So you saw all Gif's uniforms, eh. I bet they were swell. You said that you sent me the pictures to see so I take it that you want them back. I don't want them especially anyway. So, you asked if you could send me anything. Well I could use a couple of plain white shorts, no shirts, underwear some razor blades, some paper like this and more long envelopes - I guess that's all I can think of now. I'm not in a hurry for the stuff but send it soon as possible. What is wrong with pa's eyes and did he get them fixed? I hope you got my card alright. I imagine you'll get this before your birthday so I'll say happy birthday again and here is a birthday kiss. X. I wanted to buy you something but they didn't have anything nice here on the post. Oh, we tied for first in the parade last Sunday so I think we're going to get to go to a radio show at Santa Ana on Saturday. Pa, all the Leut. of the squadrons have a pool and contribute 10 cents apiece then the squadron that wins the Leut of that squadron gets the jackpot. Tomorrow we get our cadet clothes - hot dog. Well, good night for now.

Love and Kisses,
Rae


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