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appears in my 1970s diaries. I was 15 years old.
Saturday, July
1, 1978
(barbeque-Uncle Jerry's)
Today was the exact opposite of yesterday. Mom woke me up
at 8 & asked me if I wanted to go to the store with them.
It's a good tihng I agreed to go along cuz on the way home, mom
spotted BUSTER in the park! We rushed home, unloaded the groceries,
and ran back to the park. That was him alright! They were having
a "celebrity" frisbee competition! I snuck up behind
him & surprized him. He sure was surprized to see me there.
Man, is he one gorgeous hunk of male! We talked for a second,
then he had to get out there and throw the frisbee around. You
should have seen him showing off. He tried a super fancy catch,
and fell all over himself! Ha, ha! That got him out of the competition
though. So we talked some more. They had free 7-Up there, and
you should have seen him guzzling down cup after cup of it! So
I kinda just stood there & stared! Finally, he asked me if
I wanted one. I said, "Am I allowed one, or is it just for
celebrities?" I picked up a glass & held it under the
faucet. He started filling it up for me. He teased like he was
gonna let it overflow, so I said, "That's cool! That's cool!"
He started screaming it too, & just when it was about to
foam over, he stopped! We talked a bit more, then he had to go.
You should have seen those foxy shades, and the hair on his chest
that stuck out from under his t-shirt! I called him after he
had been on the air for awhile. We had a great talk! He
said, "It was really nice seeing you at the park!"
And I finally got it off my chest about how I'm gonna miss him
when we leave, and he'll be here havin' fun without me! He assured
me he won't be able to have much fun, cuz he'll be working. I
guess we still plan on getting together before I go. I really
love him, and I'm sure he knows that by now. He sure seems to
like me! I'm glad!
Got a conehead poster.
Our plumbing got all backed up. Dad had to dig around
in the gooey septic tank & find the problem. Toilet paper
was clogging it up!
It's been raining on &
off all day. Yuck! They're having a contest where the prize is
a trip to see C&T in concert in LAS VEGAS!! I HAVE TO WIN!!
Sunday July 2,
1978
Today wasn't very good at all. Unca Don & BRATS
came over.
Watched a Cub game. The Phillies slaughtered
us.
Lisa is staying all night. Dad had a shit
cuz were were laughing a bit too loud for him. What a bitch!
Sundays are boring. It rained off & on.
Me
& Lisa are goofing off. I love Buster!
Monday, July 3,
1978
Today wasn't the greatest. I sat around & watched t.v.
Got a book of stamps. A pen-pal in Evanston called and said that
C&T are gonna be there in August.
Buster will
find out what he's doing this week & let me know about it
tomarrow. He said, "It's gonna be a busy week for me hun."
But maybe we'll be able to see each other. Oh please Lord, let
it work out! I want to be alone with him so much! I wonder if
he does too? I guess I'll find out tomarrow. I sure hope I can
see him again. Even if it's only for 5 mins! PLEASE, LET
IT WORK!!
The Brems came over.
I
wrote some great poems!
Tuesday, July 4, 1978
Heaven, I'm in heaven! Today was fantastic! The weather was
fun. Me & Mike played catch with the baseball. I watched
a Cub-Cardinal game. We beat them 7-5! Ha! Our neighborhood had
their stupid little 4th of July Parade. But I guess it was kind
of cute really. Of course I called sweetie. He alone makes me
see fireworks!!!! He's busy tomarrow & Thursday, but said,
"How about Friday?" I'm gonna meet him at the station
at 4:00!! Ain't that GR-8?! Mom's gonna drop me off there
so we can be alone! I can't wait! I'm nervous, but that's nothing
new. I'm used to it! I thank you Lord, for letting it work out
right so far! Please let the rest work out! I'm determined to
give him a good-bye kiss!!!!!
Wednesday, July
5, 1978
Today was great too! Played tennis, frisbee with Lisa. Got
lots of exercise.We went swimming. Got a real good tan!
Buster
was sweet! Talked in his Fred voice. We talked about all kinds
of stuff. He got more burned today.
Stacey came
over this evening. We played baseball. I called Buz again while
she was here. I told him I was doin' some spur of the moment
partyin' & I let her say "hi." He asked if we were
smokin' some of "that funny stuff," and what we were
drinkin'. I love that guy!
Thursday, July
6, 1978
Today was good enough. Went shopping with ma & Aunt Dot.
Got some summer clothes, a portable radio, some cards for Buster.
We ate at Lums. Traded Lisa some baseball cards. Also got at
store, 2 bean-bag Donald Ducks. Ma embroidered "Fred"
on their shirts. I'm giving one to tweetie tomarrow. Talked to
him tonight, of course. We didn't say much. I was his 2nd caller.
Neither of us had anything to say. I hope it don't go like this
tomarrow. I'm gonna wear some tight short shorts. I want to kiss
him good bye, but it just better go the way I want it to, or
I think I'll cry!
Friday, July 7,
1978
Today must have been the most beautiful day in my life! Buster
and the station were great! He is so sweet! His first words when
he saw me were, "Hi there lady!" We talked & he
showed me everything there. I gotta see the fm control room while
Charlie was on the air. Talked to him too. The place is really
neat! Buster is a hunk! He was wearing blue jeans that fit sooo
good, & a cute blue & white striped shirt. I said I had
a surprize for him and asked if we could be alone. He drug me
to the snack place & we were. I made him close his Eyes &
hold out his hand & I put Fred in it. He LOVED him!!
I'll write the whole day in detail later. Then I went to a record
store & there was C&T's new album "Dream"!!
Naturally, I got it! It's great! I'm so glad it's out! I still
do love Daryl & Toni! They're the best!!!
Saturday, July
8, 1978
Left home about 4 A.M. Got here around 3. Sure is hot out!
My room is just like at home. Been listening to my new C&T
album on my stereo. Brought my transfer of Buz, now hanging on
my dresser. Listened to an old tape of him. A few boys a year
older than me came over & offered to help. They asked if
I wanted to go swimming with them. I told 'em no thanks. Wrote
to my boyfriend back home. I think I'm entitled to call him that!
I talked to him on the phone for awhile last night. He said,
"I wuv you," in his Fred voice. He also said he'd write
me. I'm pretty comfortable here, but I can't wait to get back
to continue my love-life. Sure has been goin' good so far. I'm
stupid. I coulda had a kiss when we were alone, but I was too
busy tryin to get Fred outta my purse!!
Sunday, July 9,
1978
(108 record breaker; 2nd Day--16 days to follow)
Today was alright. It's hotter than hell though, and I feel
so grubby. I haven't washed my hair since Friday. I could use
some grease relief! We went into Mt. View to get some groceries.
Got some neat candy called Pop Rocks that explode in your mouth,
a duck balloon in honor of Fred. Been writing all day to Stacey,
Lisa & Buster. Can't wait till we get the plumbing put in!
The t.v. comes in pretty good. Everything's goin' fine so far.
When I get lonely for Buster, I just flip on my handy dandy tape
recorder & hear his sexy voice via tape! I love him, I really
do!
Monday, July 10,
1978
(3rd Day -- 15 days to follow)
Today wasn't bad. We rented a P.O. box. #24. Only 3 bucks
a year. Now I'll be able to get mail here. Sent off all of my
letters I wrote. Went into Mt. View. Ate at Rainbow Cafe. Looked
in new record store. Might get Buz a football jersy, he told
me he likes them. We bought a luv seat for living room. Today,
we got the pump put in. We now have RUNNING WATER! I was on the
turlet, and it gave out on me! What an experience! Ha, ha! It
wasn't funny at the time though! I got a "Nerfman"
I felt like playing with a toy for some reason! Wrote to Buster
again. Washed my hair.
Tuesday, July 11,
1978
(4th Day -- 14 days to follow)
Today was okay. Went into town again. Got a pair of Wranglers.
Dad's been working on the plumbing all day. I guess he's making
progress, I dunno.
I've been sittin' around getting
fatter & uglier.
Guess who did the National
Anthems for the big All-Star game tonight? Daryl & Toni did!
Ain't that great?! The whole country saw them!!!
It
wasn't quite as hot.
National League won of course!
They're the best!
Wednesday, July
12, 1978
(5th Day -- 13 days to follow)
 Morris
the cat died today at 17. Today was better. We didn't go to Mt.
View. We got our very first piece of mail. Addressed to none
other than "Postal Patron." An add for True Value!
Wow, big deal! Hey! The water in the kitchen sink, and bathtub
are running now! I washed my hair, and it looks really pretty.
I think it must be the soft water they have here! I also took
a bath for the first time since last Friday! I musta smelt horrible!
I been eatin' too much & goin' to the can too little, and
my stomach is killing me! I miss Buz already, & I still have
2 more weeks of this to go! Hope he writes soon!
Thursday, July
13, 1978
(6th Day -- 12 days to follow)
Today was weird. Ma & pa went in to get some wood for
the bathroom floor. I washed my hair. Me & ma headed into
town, but I got real sick so we turned back. Then I got better
& we went back into town. I bought Buz a yellow football
jersy with a pic of a guy & it says "I've got the music
in me." On the back I had put "B.Bradley" He should
like it. Did our laundry.
Made a neat July calendar.
Bought some stencils, color pens, and paper. If I didn't have
something to do, I'd be bored to death!
Dad's
doin' real good on the bathroom.
Friday, July 14,
1978
(7th Day -- 11 days to follow)
Today was no fun. But then again, not one day here yet, has
actually been what one might call fun. Has it?
Dad
got everything in the bathroom done. Sure am glad that's over
with! Now, may be we WILL have a little fun. And I'm also
glad there is now no chance of the turlet collapsing with me
on it! I feel cleaner too.
I'm at the point where
the thought of no Buster is beginning to get to me. I wonder
if he misses me too? Hope he hurries up and gets a letter to
me!
Saturday, July
15, 1978
(8th Day -- 10 days to follow; Buz leaves for vacation
after work)
Now, today was fun! We went to Blanchard
Springs Caverns & took the Discovery Trail. I loved it!!
Then, we stopped at the Post Office, and I got my first letter
down here. It's from Lisa. Her letter brought BIG NEWS! C&T
ARE DOING A CONCERT IN PEORIA AUG. 8!!! Chances of me meeting
them are very good! I wrote to Carol Cicotti about it. AIN'T
IT GR8
Unca Don, David & Dale arrived late
this afternoon.
I wanna go home! I need to find
out more about this C&T concert. Like if I need reserved
seats. I hope I don't!
Sunday, July 16,
1978
(9th Day -- 9 days to follow)
Today was fun too. We went swimming in the White River with
our neighbors. It felt real good. I put some white sand in a
bottle to bring back. L.G. asked if I wanted to float downstream
with him on his air mattress. I didn't. Got a tan.
I
made spaghetti for supper. It was real good.
I'm
really starting to miss Buster & things back home. I was
at the point where I was about to cry today, but I held it in.
If I don't hear from him soon, I will cry! He said he'd write.
Guess I just need to give him time.
Monday, July 17,
1978
(10th Da -- 8 days to follow; Buster goes on vacation)
Today was just about fantastic! I got 3 letters in the mail.
One was from a tape pal, and the other two were from Stacey.
The ones from Stacey brought HEAP BIG NEWS! She told me how much
the concert tickets are & where to get 'em! So I quickly
wrote to Bergners & charged two $9 seats (the best) and got
it mailed off. Wow, my prayers really are paying!
The
Brems came over.
Haven't heard from Buster yet.
He better write soon! That brat!
I don't believe
it! I'm so happy! Daryl & Doni actually coming to PEORIA!
I love God, and I truly believe in him. I have no doubts anymore.
He really does care!
Tuesday, July 18,
1978
(11th Day -- 7 days to follow)
Today was sickening. Just despicable. Got up, washed my hair,
sat around. Went to the Post Office. Of course I didn't get no
mail! He ain't gonna write. He could care less about me! I HATE
it here. I wanna go home!!!
We went to see the
Brems on their property.
We did our laundry.
We ate supper.
I found a tick on me.
I'm scared. I want to GO HOME!
Wednesday, July
19, 1978
(12th Day -- 7 days to follow)
Today was even worse than yesterday (if it's possible!)
Uncle Don & boys came over.
I'm
making a big sign for the Captain & Tennille concert that
says "Welcome to Peoria Daryl & Toni"
I
wanna go home.
Thursday, July
20, 1978
(13th Day -- 6 days to follow)
Today wasn't as bad. We went over to Batesville. Don followed
us over then went on home (lucky idiot). It's a fair size town.
Did some shopping. Got 5 magazines, a John Travolta poster. Ate
at Taco Hut. Had 4 tacos.
No mail.
I
wanna go home.
Friday, July 21,
1978
(14th Day -- 5 days to follow)
Today was better. Got 2 pal letters and one from Mike. Mailed
Stubborn a letter & Charlie Quinn a card.
Went
to Ozark Folk Center. We talked to our friend Carl King. He's
really neat!
I got stun by a wasp on my left inner
thigh. Oh man does it hurt!! It's killing me!
Guess
what?! We're going home a day earlier! I can't wait! I wanna
go home!
Saturday, July
22, 1978
(15th Day -- 4 days to follow)
Today wasn't the greatest. The only time I left the house
was to go to the Post office. I didn't get no mail.
Dad
& L.G. mowed the weeds.
The weather was nice.
My room is a mess.
My leg hurts so bad! Dad's
been messin' with it, opening it. Hope it's better by tomarrow.
I wanna go home!
Sunday, July 23,
1978
Today was probably the best of all the yucky days we've spent
here. We went to the cave & took the other tour. I loved
it, but I could not stomach the guide! Then we went swimming
in the Springs. It was fun, but woulda been funner if mom wasn't
such a wet blanket. Then we went to eat at the Junction Restaurant
for ma & pa's anniversary. Pretty good food.
Came
back here & I cleaned out my room & got my stuff all
packed up. I wanna go home!
L.G. said I was "the
most beautifullest girl I ever did see"
Monday, July 24,
1978
(Ma & Pa's 29th Anniversary)
Today was nice. While dad spent the day logging with L.G.
& Burt, me & ma had fun. I got a letter from Stacey &
Lisa & Aunt Dot. Lisa sent a clipping from the Penny Press
about the C&T concert. Really gorgeous pic! Had my Buz transfer
put on a red football jersy & on the back "Julie of
IVC" Got another t-shirt. Shows 2 puppies & says "Love
Will Keep us Together" Also got a mood ring. Did Laundry.
Got statoinery. Mom & Dad's anniversary. The weather was
very nice. Not too hot, and a nice breeze. My leg's doing better.
Itches instead of hurts. I wanna go home.
Tuesday, July 25,
1978
Woke up with a big fat tick stuck in my hip slurping away.
We used up today packing things in the truck.
It was hot out.
We leave for home
as soon as we wake up tomarrow! HIP, HIP HOORAY!!
Wednesday, July
26, 1978
Today was gr-8. Because we got home naturally! Got lots of
mail. One has C&T's home address! One is the newsletter.
No news from Mrs. Cicotti though.
Buz is on from
8 pm-1am this week. I called Chuck & found that out. He didn't
write cuz he didn't get any of my letters until the day before
he left for his vacation so he didn't have any time. He felt
bad about it. He said he thought alot about me. We talked alot;
about C&T, the t-shirts (he's decided he wants his without
lettering) Fred, our vacations, & that we had more to talk
about than we could then over the phone. He's a sweetheart. I'm
so happy to be home to continue my love-life.
Talked
to Stacey a bunch. I'm spending the night tomarrow. It's her
birthday.
Thursday, July
27, 1978
Today was good & bad. Bad: Got period this morning. Went
to get our T-shirts. In order to do it, they need Buzze's pic
again. I say hell with that. Didn't stay all night with Stacey.
Good: got C&T concert tickets. Called tweetie twice. First,
at 8. I told him 'bout the shirts. I'm stopping by the station
Sat. to pick up his transfer to put on the shirt, & give
him the one I got him in Ark. Second, called him at 11. He didn't
recognize me at first. I said, "It's me." He goes,
"Who's me?" When I said Julie, he started singing "Julie,
Julie, Julie, do ya love me?" I was gonna say yes, but I
couldn't fit it in edgewise!
Friday, July 28,
1978
Today was great. Picked up my room. Staying all night with
Stacey. We ate at the Sea Merchant. I had salmon. Real good.
Called Tigger as soon as we got back. He said he couldn't talk
long, he's so busy. He said to call back after 11 & he'd
be able to talk. So, we played poker, then I called back. He
asked how many other people were here. I said 3! He has a "gut
ache." I told him we were playing poker. When he asked if
it was strip, I said no, it's just us girls & that's no fun,
but if he wants to join us ... He cracked up!! Stacey MIGHT come
with me to see my lover tomarrow. He played "Shop Around"
for me.
Saturday, July
29, 1978
I woke up sick. Layed around till 11:30. Called him at noon
& told him how I felt. Wanted me to be in between 1 &
1:30. Got there about 20 after. I was surprized to see that he
didn't look his usual tidy self. He wore baggy beige jeans &
an untucked yellow & brown striped polo shirt. Looked like
he forgot to shave. He was very handsome. I gave him the jersy.
He loved it. "That's class!" he said. He says I made
him feel bad cuz he hadn't got me nothing. Had tranfer put on.
Brung it back to him. Left it & called back when I got home.
He thought it was so neat! He said, "I'm gonna put it on
now!" "Right there?" I said, "Too bad I missed
it!"
Sunday, July 30,
1978
(Bob's 23rd B-day)
A very nice day. Beautiful weather! Me and Lisa played for
awhile. Putting guys heads on girls bodies in catalogs. Bob &
Shar & Chad came over. We ate hot dogs & burgers on the
grill & cake. Me & Shar had a really neat talk about
Buster & stuff. She's cool to have for a sister-in-law. Lisa
came back over till 10.
Monday, July 31,
1978
Today was great! One reason is I got the typewriter. It sure
is cool. Now I can practice up for school. I don't think I'll
mind going back at all. High school is fun! I love this typewriter!!!!!!!
I called Buster 3 times tonight. Not on purpose,
though. The 1st time, he was real busy, so we didn't talk. He's
wearing the football jersy I got him! He called me "Babe"
and "Woman". He dedicated a song to me. He said, "For
the incoming seniors of Chilli's IVC" Then, a little later,
he dedicated one to Brookview. So, I called. He said that one
was for Marie. I told him about what type of a person she is
and that she really isn't a friend of mine. He was in a real
good and talkative mood tonight! I sure do love him. He's so
much fun to talk at. Especially when he says funny stuff back!
What a genuine sweetie.
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