March 16, 1952, Sunday

Pfc. Robt. Gimbel
U.S. ########
85 Eng. Boat Co.
A.P.O. 928 % Postmaster
San Francisco, California

Dear Mom and Dad,

     Well, here it is Sunday again, and I have C.Q. Charge of Quarters.  I have lots of time so I thought I better write.
     Here's hoping things are the very best, as I am fine.
     It's quite warm today, but it still cools off in the evenings.
     I got the package and everything was in good shape.  Thank you very much for everything.
     I can now send you some pictures as soon as I have time to take them.
     Thank Coswell for all the brushes as they are really nice.  I can do a much better job with them.
     They are so nice Jose' doesn't hardily use them, he's afraid he will get them dirty. Ha!Ha!  He's breaking down tho.
     I got a letter from Grandma Fouts (Rosa Dell Hann Fouts) yesterday. I have to answer her soon but tell them Hi for me.
     I am still painting and am improving, a little, but it takes time.  I am a lot steadier than I used to be.
     We had fried chicken for dinner, but it wasn't so good.  I sure miss your cooking Mom.  But it won't be too long before I'll be home.  8 1/2 months left here, I keep track of it to the day. Ha!Ha!
     I got weighed 2 weeks ago and I weighed 217 and I quit eating breakfast and now I weigh only 205.  I am going to try to keep going down.
     I would have a nice build if I lost about 20 more, it would bring me to 175 or 180 pounds.
     I bet the girls are really growing aren't they?
     Yes, I want a new car.  I want to try the new Desota one of these days.  As I think I might like the one with the 160H.P. V8 engine.
     If it's like the rest of the Desotas it ought to be a nice buggy.  But there's a lot of work to be done before i can think of the new car.
     Grandma said the shop was real busy, I am glad of that.
     I see where Fred B****** got sent to jail for 2 to 5 years, for robbery.  He should of been in the army.
     Well, I guess this is all for now, so write soon and I am thinking of you all, always.
     Love and Kisses,
     Bob

P.S.
The picture of this girl is a souvenir don't get excited, we took them in Manila.