March 26 - 28, 1916

 Sun. March 26, 1916

Balboa Beach in Newport around the time of 1916

Fine and warm

Took out 2 valves and cleaned them this A.M. Dressed up and we went to Christian Science Church. I forgot my keys and so had to walk home and get them then ride my bike back and drive Ma home while Pa rode the wheel. In afternoon we drove to Newport and Balboa. Saw a seal from the pier at Newport. Read paper in eve. 9 eggs.

Mon. March 27, 1916

Ideal and warm

Pa and I drove over to packing house and they will want me to work for a few days beginning Wednesday I guess. I worked on my chair and finished it all except smoothing up and painting. In afternoon I transplanted the H. lettuce where it was too thick. Pa went to the large packing house and may get a job there. Read in eve. 7 eggs

Tues. March 28, 1916

Foggy A.M. Sunny and fine rest

Smoothed up my chair. At noon rode down and got some groceries. Pa and Grand set out 47 tomato plants (ones that we raised) and there are about 200 left I guess. I bought some white paint and painted my chair and (unclear word, looks like coat). Also started to make a new top for my fiddle. Read in eve on pruning and cultivating from the book I got on "Cal Fruits" by Wickson. Took bath . 8 eggs