It was time to separate ourselves from Ruth's parents' hospitality by deciding where we would live, so house-hunting became the priority.
We "roamed" the area, starting in West Philadelphia, then to Northeast Philadelphia and, finally to New Jersey. The major factor was to be somewhat near my work, so we eventually found THE place in the town of Oaklyn, New Jersey, about a twenty minute ride to the shipyard.
The house was about three years old and ready for immediate occupancy. It had five rooms which included a living room, dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom. It also had a floored attic and a usable basement. The lot was 45 feet by 110 feet. There was no garage, but that was o.k., because we didn't have a car.
The next steps were to furnish the home. Ruth and her mother went to the J.B VanSciver Furniture Company in Camden, the most reputable home furnishings company in the area and made on-the-spot decisions. The choices were made easier by the gift of a complete dining room set from Ruth's parents. Wow!
Early in November, we moved into our love nest. With movers and Ruth's parents gone, Ruth prepared her first-ever dinner and it was delicious.
More, later.
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And to think that I am still enjoying the dining room furniture as well as the rest of the furniture!!!!
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