Diary Entry - 11/23/1982
Key Facts
President Reagan participates in a ceremony to receive a fifty pound turkey for Thanksgiving from members of the National Turkey Federation.
President Reagan leaves the White House for Rancho del Cielo.
Hurricane Iwa hits the islands of Kauai, Niihau, and Oahu in Hawaii, causing an estimated 130 million in property damage. It is the first hurricane to hit the islands since 1959.
Off to the ranch. Nancy is in Phoenix—will join me Wed. Got to the ranch—it had rained but seemed to be clearing. Up Wed. for a ride—had to stay on the roads—ground soft from rain. Nancy late getting to ranch—about 4 P.M. The day had been beautiful. Rode Thurs.—stayed on the roads again but the day was beautiful. Moon & Bess—Maureen & Dennis came for Thanksgiving dinner—no fireworks. Rode Fri. & Sat. mornings then Dennis LeBlanc & Barney & I worked in the afternoons cutting up a downed tree & splitting wood—lots of it. Sunday turned up foggy & wet—no ride—more wood cutting. Mon. sun came out but we were on our way to Wash. after I spoke to Nat. League of Cities in L.A. Sun. night Clint Eastwood came to ranch with a man named Gordon Wilson who is part of a small group trying to get P.O.W.’s out of Laos. Clint has contributed to this. I’m checking the group out with Bill Clark—right now it looks a little questionable.
