THE 4th

Today is the actual day. We went to the fire hall to see the time capsule unearthed from the 1981 Centennial celebration. There was nothing in it from Naomi's class, although she and her class mates have definite memories of putting things in a time capsule. I think the important word there is "a" time capsule. They have the idea it was done in 1983 and buried in the park. We are definitely on the scent of THAT time capsule.

This one was very wet although every precaution had been taken to keep water OUT. It was evidently caused by moisture already in the paper, sealed in plastic and subject to the changes of temperature. Condensation, perhaps??? We have to do some research on the whys and wherefores before we bury another. Perhaps we will get in touch with the State Historical Society for some hints. At the moment, our discussion has come up with the idea of sealing each group of papers in one of those vacuum pack plastic sacks that people put meat for the freezer in. But would that do it? Do you have any suggestions?

The deal was a disappointment to Naomi and her class, but some of the other "kids" found things that they had written. Many of them were surprisingly readable, although damp. When they dry out, they should be ok.

It was great to see people we hadn't seen for a while. Some of the "kids" I had taught in high school. We took pictures and chatted a bit. The weather is great, although I got too hot and had to head for home and some water. Many people got sun burned the day of the parade. We have to remember to put on sun screen. At least in the heat of the day there usually are no mosquitoes. The mosquitoes are simply fierce this year in early morning and late afternoon. Oofta and double oofta.

I will write more another day. Now for a snooze.