August 10, 1960

Dear Dick and Dad:

Happy to hear you are settled at the cabin. Just be sure that you don’t start any more construction jobs. I’m rather sorry to hear that other people are building at the beach I had the idea but you know how it is.

Lois is probably written you about her coming over. I think she will leave Ohio just after October 1. At least that is what they tell me here.

We have a brand new three bedroom apartment in Kaiserslautern. It is the nicest I’ve seen in these parts. We will probably move on the base next spring.

The beer and food taste so good here I have a hard time keeping my waist line down. I weigh the same I did when I left Ohio 200 pounds.

We will send you some pictures when Louis gets the camera over.

Enjoy your vacation north and I hope that Florida is warm this winter. I’ll try to write next month, although my pen isn’t very long!

Take care of yourselves – Love Bill