Poppino letters

Fort Lewis Washington

Nov 10, 1955

Dear Mom, Dad

Signs of the skiing season have appeared. The Stanford Ski Club had its first meeting last night and I am now a member. They showed 2 movies (one of competitive Swiss skiing and one taken at Aspen). Rex Kramer heard of a boot sale at the Sport Shop and we went over there yesterday. I found what I wanted in a Austrian made Kistinger boot - and bought them. They are a finer boot than the "Hinki Victor" which I had in mind (both $30 boots). It is better to own the boots and rent skis (which can be easily damaged in 1 season).

The Alpine Club went to Yosemite last week - end, but I was deep in a M.E. report and was unable to go. I may go climbing in Marin County Sunday, but will have to see how the homework goes. Oct 30 I went to Berkley and Instructed - Gen Didn't go along

I had 2 midterms today - the same 2 as two weeks ago. (Diff Equns and Mach. Design). ROTC Midterm is Monday and worth 25% of our grade. Work will be very heavy until Nov 21 when my next lab report is due.

The game Saturday was really a thriller to listen to. I hope the Big Game is that good. By the way, the army color guard will perform for the Oregon Game (on T V locally) and I will be on a 6 man color guard for the Big game (carrying the regimental flag).

Fort Lewis Washington

Hope this stationary doesn't get you down, but it came in handy.

sports illustrated is coming regularly (I guess right about that "R"._

You mentioned the earthquake. I was sitting in [?] and watching the movie "Titanic" quite a dramatic plot itself. The quake shook the whole auditorium and startled eeveryone (very brief though).

Scabbard and Blade quad pictures were taken tues and individual ones today. Will have to get ready.

I haven't talked to mikell about Thanksgiving, but should soon.

some news - Gene's brother Wade was visiting us several weeks ago. He is in the Navy abord a carrier and has invited me on a tour of the ship sometime during thanksgiving. Ought to be quite interesting.

Will be able to write more often when this lifts.

Love Bill

510 Crothers Mem. Stanford, California

STANFORD,CALIF.1955 NOV 10 1130 AM

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