I'm writing to you from our hotel at Sludge Beach. Ralph and I are on vacation with the children for a few days. We're happy to be here, but to tell the truth, we're having a few problems.
The weather isn't very good. In fact, it's cold and cloudy. Right now I'm looking our the window and it's raining cats and dogs.
The children aren't very happy. In fact, they're bored and they're having a terrible time. Right now they're sitting on the bed, playing cards and watching TV.
The restaurants here are expensive, and the food is't very good. In fact, Ralph is at the doctor's office right now. He's having problems with his stomach.
All the other hotels here are beautiful and new. Our hotel is ugly, and it's very, very old. In fact, right now a repairman is in our bathroom fixing the toilet.
As you can see, Mother, we're having a few problems here at Sludge Beach, but we're happy. We're happy to be on vacation, and we're happy to be together.