Dear Mom and Pop

Well here it is another day and still nothing to do. Yesterday we had a practice mission six hour long and we were quite pissed off. When we got down there were eight letters waiting for me. They were all from different people. Yours was dated the 14th of Jan. The mail sure is louzy lately - it all goes by boat, that's why it takes so long. I have a hard time writing letters cause there is never anything to say but from now on I promise to do better. I haven't been ill so don't worry about me. You were right about Dec 27. One day I had the hives - I itched all over but they only lasted one day. Don't know what caused them. Got a box from Con yesterday plus two letters. Here's a picture of two Irish drunks - this was taken just before we left on our boat ride to Capri. No, I take it back. It must have been after we got back cause Dan got the cane at Capri. No it's my turn to bawl you out. I just put two and two together and found out what you're up to. So help me god if you ever write to Del cause you haven't heard from me I'll never write another letter as long as I'm overseas. We have to sweat enough on our missions so a little seat on your part waiting for a letter won't hurt any. Just because it was your mistake of putting all your eggs in one basket I'm not going to worry about it too I have enough to keep me busy. That's a very sore spot so consider the subject droped and it won't be mentioned again.

The other night we had a big party and we all got feeling pretty good. We were celebrating Dans, Lews and my promotion. Well, it's time for chow so I'll close for now. Has Pa had his teeth out yet?

Love, Rae

P.S. Please send me some slippers

Never ask if you can send something - send it and if I can't use it I'll get rid of it.