| Saturday, September 12, 1964: A very busy morning at the office, so did not expect to be able to take Eric sailing. Discussion with George Erlanger and Jerry Welz about the Hydrofix: to lease for R3K/mo or to buy outright for R 21K? Mercia called at 13:00 to report break-in at our house: she thought only a bottle of brandy stolen. Abram picked me up in Kombi with sailfish, and we drove to our house first, then went for talks with Dave and by 17:00 back home again where now George, Peter van Zijl and the police had gotten together with Mercia and discovered that the thief had also stolen my new Philips tape-recorder and a camera. Poor Mercia was very upset. To get over our losses, we had drinks with two Georges (Erlanger and Stommel) and dinner at Paris - "where it sizzles". (no , not Paris Hilton who wasn't even born yet) |
| Sunday, September 13, 1964: Up late, I made a large breakfast. Did some housekeeping scores including cleaning carpets, which Mercia had to learn about. Sudden invitation from George for drinks and dinner at Tulbach and Cafe Restaurant ?. Mercia pleasantly tipsy... |
| Monday, September 14, 1964: Saw Lamming for the first time in weeks...he had been out on Rockeater and also on vacation. In the morning, I ran the ship officers meeting in Rhodes Building, and after lunch the geologists meeting from 14:00-16:00, when Eric dragged me away from work. We had after dinner visits from Susan, Maree and Kozy, who was interested in working for OSESA. Although I enjoyed all the socializing, I was probably flirting too much and also needed more time to do some serious work. Well, let's say we are still honeymooning ...? |
| Tuesday through Friday September 15 -18, Letter to USA and visits with Stephansens for slideshows about Hawaii. Drafts for 1:100,000 charts. Had to justify 6 geological assistants (colored). Applications and interviews. More dinners and drinks with Stephansens and Mardesiches. Discussions about Rockeater results and evaluations. Chess, rack on car, more Paris "when it sizzles". |
