Great Day Of Relaxing

We did some yard work and then went to The Olive Garden to have lunch with friends.  We spent two hours visiting and laughing!

Friends for years!

Friends for years!

An amazing lady.... Wow!  Our waitress was FANTASTIC

An amazing lady…. Wow! Our waitress was FANTASTIC

When we returned home, we cooked and worked in the garden plus straightened up the garage.  We stuffed peppers right out of the garden.

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Yeah Its Fathers Day

We went to church and then off to the Newport Harbor Elks to celebrate Fathers Day with family and friends. Join the fun!

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Herb and Irene and their kids, their Walters, joined us along with Sandy and Bob and the Duda’s. We danced, talked, dined, and enjoyed several hours of visiting.

At 4:30 we departed the Elks and headed to Downtown Disney and Catal which is a tradition we enjoy!  The Zaitz, Branders, and Adams joined us for dinner.

Father's Day was a load of fun

Father’s Day was a load of fun

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Saturday Was Busy

We rested from all the graduations and then decided to go to the Himalayan Grille for lunch! We met the chef who turned out to be very interesting. We tried a new dish which was a vegetable dumplings in a tomato/onion sauce… Wow!  It was great!

Great food!

Great food! Vegetable Thupka

Malai Kofta Curry | Panner-Vegetable Dumplings in Creamy Indian Sauce

Malai Kofta Curry | Panner-Vegetable Dumplings in Creamy Indian Sauce

Diane and family joined us in the afternoon to do some visiting.  We sat for a couple of hours and then decided to let Pat rest. We decided to go to the beach and walk around so Pat could “crash”.  It was decided that Cold Stone Creamery was a required destination!  More calories…..

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At the pier we took a walk… It was a fantastic day

The beach was full

The beach was full… The water was 53 degrees

After the visit, we decided to go to the Garden Grove Elks (7:30) and do some dancing to Jusstuss.  Great evening with the Kuhns, Branders, and Zaitz!

Brad and Susie-Q

Brad and Susie-Q play wonderful dance music

One of our favorite songs….  Blue Suede Shoes…  (Suede leather is made from the underside of the skin, primarily lamb, although goat, calf and deer are commonly used. Splits from thick hides of cow and deer are also sueded, but, due to the fibre content, have a shaggy nap. Because suede does not include the tough exterior skin layer, suede is less durable but softer than standard (“full-grain”) leather. Its softness, thinness, and pliability make it suitable for clothing and delicate uses; suede was originally used for women’s gloves. Suede leather is also popular in upholstery, shoes, bags, and other accessories, and as a lining for other leather products. Due to its textured nature and open pores, suede may become dirty and quickly absorb liquids.)

Brad was wearing blue swade shoes

Brad was wearing blue suede shoes

 

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Hannah Graduates UCI

We had a full day!  Breakfast at ORCC followed by an Honors presentation for Hannah!  We then headed to the formal graduation followed by a post-graduation dinner! 

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Golf And Fun! Lunch With Robin

We did our lesson at El Dorado and then to ORCC for lunch.  Robin joined us!

We finally have the "Conlin Room" sign at ORCC

We finally have the “Conlin Room” sign at ORCC

Sue is chased by a herd of ducks

Sue is chased by a herd of ducks

James attempts to get out of the sand

James attempts to get out of the sand

While at Happy Hour we got a text and it seems power went out to 120 homes in our area….  We were one of them!  We headed to the market and then found out it was going to be out all night!  Generator time!  Paul set up our new generator, ran the cords into the house and voila… We had lights and TV!

More fun that that!  We went next door and offered a GASINTA to our neighbors.  They did not need the gazinta as the lights went back on about 10:00.

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Golf? Taco Tuesday!

We played golf and did Taco Tuesday!

James got a tad close to the edge!

James got a tad close to the edge!

 

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Monday We Did Doctors And Errands

We got the Green Light from the oncologist so all is well!  We then went for a golf club fitting in Santa Ana and finally home to work in the garden!  Sue cooked up a storm and Paul picked and weeded.  We made a mess of roasted beets and they looked pretty good!  We had loads of green beans and squash so Sue worked magic making Indian style casserole!

We did all the math and got the tickets for Cerritos this season.  Mitch is out of the hospital finally and home resting!  We got caught up on all of our TV watching and crashed around midnight.

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Church, Dancing and Dancing…. Huh?

Yup! We went to church first thing before heading to the Elks to meet up with Bob Feidler and do some wine tasting and dancing.  It was a charity event so we actively participated.

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View of the bay from up stairs

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We then headed for Old Ranch for our monthly dinner dance with friends.  We had twenty-six with us this fine evening and it was a ball!

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Birthday & Dancing…. A Super Mix

We went to Alex’s 4th birthday… Alex is a cutie!

Dad...  I has a lot of birthday already!

Dad… I has a lot of birthday already!

After the birthday we went to Marie Calendars and then visited Mitch in the hospital,  Hopefully he will be coming home on Monday!

We then headed to LAX for the Nightlighter’s “Puttin’ On The Top Hat” dance which was great!  Join us!

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To San Jose For The Graduation

We are off for two days to San Jose (Saratoga) to attend our nieces high school graduation!  Please join the fun!

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Time to party

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Golf Day And Taco Tuesday

We played by ourselves until Bunnaford joined us on the back nine!  James and Linda were busy breaking the bank in Las Vegas!  It was a fun day and the weather was fantastic!

What a day.... Four hour just disappears

What a day…. Four hour just disappears

We did some Taco Tuesday before going home to get an update on Mitch!  Our grandson, Zachary, is doing an amazing job dealing with the doctors and hospital.  They are still trying to stabilize him before doing the angiogram.  A prayer or two would be appreciated.  We watched an excellent Hallmark movie and then crashed!

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Monday Started Out Normal And Then…

We performed some chores around the house before going to the dentist (we both get checkups every six months) and news was good!  Healthy teeth and gums, good to go for another six months!

Well... I tried!

Well… I tried!

We stopped by Panda Panda and had a delightful appetizer and a glass (or so) of the vino!  The appetizer was a won ton but we had the check take the spinach out  separately so Paul had the won ton with pork, Sue has the spinach, and we shared the hot sauce!

Afterwords, we headed home and watered the garden, pulled some weeds, did additional chores until it was time for the treadmill and a movie.

Then it happened, a panic call from Zack that Mitch was in the hospital with a heart problem.  We shot to Whittier Presbyterian’s emergency room and indeed Mitch was there.  The latest news is that he did have a heart attack… There is a blockage… Going in for an angiogram in the morning.

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Newport Harbor Chili Cook Off And Happy Hour

We went to church and then immediately pointed the vehicle south to the Newport Harbor Elks for an afternoon of dancing, visiting, and dining on homemade chili provided at the Chili Cook Off Contest.  Join the fun!

art2text-cookoffAfter the cook-off we stopped by Old Ranch thinking we would have a fast drink and go home.  Wrong!  It was a delightful two hours catching up on the days events from the same group we saw yesterday!  That makes good friends!

Terri and Shawn enjoying the carrying on!

Terri and Shawn enjoying the carrying on!

James entertains us with a story

James entertains us with a story

Bunnaford tries the red while Cindy watches on

Bunnaford tries the red while Cindy watches on

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Leg Up But Dancing Anyway

We took it easy as the sciatic nerve in Paul’s leg was acting up.  Good timing because we got to set up the new Bose sound bar on the TV.  We then did a few chores before heading to San Clemente with Irene and Herb to go to the Rotary Swing Time Dance…. Known as the USO dance for years!  Join the fun!

Fun with friends

Fun with friends

USO Dance June 2013

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Golf And Dancing

It was a marvelous day beginning with breakfast at Old Ranch with James and Tom! Albeit service was a little slow (did we say s…l…o…w…) the company made up for it.  We played with Bunnaford and Charlotte.  Paul only did seven holes as the legs were giving him fits.

Sue makes the shot on #5 for a birdie

Sue makes the shot on #5 for a birdie

We did some happy hour and Donna & Bop dropped by on their way from Cyndy’s awards ceremony!  We will see them later at the Santa Ana Elks Lodge for a dance session!

This is what a two-fisted drinker looks like!

This is what a two-fisted drinker looks like!

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Big Day For Nick

We planned to go to Nick’s graduation from “middle school” and into “high school” on this fine spring day in California!  Off we went for a 40 mile foray to Corona, California and from Spring into Summer in 40 minutes.  It was a radiant 88 degree afternoon with the sky deep blue sky looking down on our happy party. The gridiron was filled with exuberant teenagers squealing with excitement over the prospect of summer vacation!  At Bob’s behest, we departed for BJ’s early and found solace in a glass of blue-violet delight! Join the celebration!

Grinning like a Cheshire Cat!

Grinning like a Cheshire Cat!

Nick has his grandparents and aunt at the celebration along with Mom and Dad. The revelry continued for a duet of hours which was about 4:00pm.  The progeny was delighted and so were we!

The whole fam damily was there!

The whole fam damily was there! – Carol, Pat, Paul, Sue, Nick, Bob, and Robin!

We jumped in the bucket of bolts and did a joyride to Seal Beach where we got to Khoury’s about 5:45! The weekly dance gala was well underway and our friends saved our table for us! The sea was filled with wind craft of all descriptions.  The blustery wind drove the sails and their ships with dispatch!  Sol was setting for the night only to rise the next morning and repeat his daily routine.

We watched the sailboats return  from their nightly "race"

We watched the sailboats return from their nightly “race”

Meantime inside the dancing was well underway.  Music was waffling across the bay and feet were moving just this side of the speed of sound.  We danced until mid-evening and the stars whispered that it was time to go home!

Sol says "Goonight"

Sol says “Goonight”

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Golf Day

We played eighteen with James and nine with Bunnaford today and magically the game went south on Paul… We had lunch at the club today with James. Popups, slicers, everything went wrong!  At least Happy Hour was OK.  Linda was able to join us today after golf.  Bunny and Tom’s anniversary was “celebrated”. We went home at watched TV before crashing at midnight,

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Golf And Taco Tuesday… Back To “Normal”

We did some chores and then headed to Old Ranch to have breakfast so we could be first on the golf list…. The course was closed until 1:00 to do maintenance since Monday was a holiday.  James joined us and we had a great time!  Three-wood was working today, yeah!

James went home early but we stayed for Taco Tuesday and met up with everyone!  We headed home at 7:00 so the treadmill could be exercised.  We caught up on our serials (NCIS, NCIS-LA, The Mentalist, etc.)

Sue on the treadmill!  It's amazing to watch!

Sue on the treadmill! It’s amazing to watch!

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Memorial Day Was Relaxing

We worked around the house and Sue made a wonderful breakfast from the fresh veggies directly form the garden.  Sue swam in the afternoon while Paul did some serious weeding and watering.  Visit the garden

The garden is looking pretty good... Another month and we will be picking every day!

The garden is looking pretty good… Another month and we will be picking every day!

We decided to go by Drapers and do a little shopping and ended ujp at Old Ranch where everybody seemed to show up.  We had a party but around 7:00 we headed for home to see a movie and do the treadmill!

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Dancing And Camping…. A Great Mix

We went dancing at Newport Harbor after church.

Five instruments making great music all afternoon

Five instruments making great music all afternoon

We then dropped by Old Ranch to make sure the kids had their goody bags.

Our kids and grand kids went to the 3rd Annual Old Ranch Campout and apparently had a ball.  Please visit.

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It was great to get our family together all at once with the grand-kids!  Nice group of young people!

All together....

All together….

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Working The Garden And Dancing At The Elks

The day started off horribly.  We got a text from James that their baby Lulu had been attacked in their backyard by a coyote and had passed in their arms.  Lulu was a beautiful little Boston Terrier and was the love of their life (along with Frankie).  We were devastated at the news and pretty much talked about it the rest of the day!

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All our love to James and Linda Cathey
Lulu 12/04 – 05/13

It’s Saturday morning and even in our grief it means a walk in the garden and work… Please join us!

A walk in the garden... It's watering and fertilizer day!

A walk in the garden… It’s watering and fertilizer day!

We then went to ORCC to get the latest pictures of the camp out setup!  Of course we had a glass of wine before going to the market.

We got ready to go to Garden Grove Elks and picked up Lorraine (oir neighbor) and Robbie for the ride.  Please join us

An evening of great fun with friends

An evening of great fun with friends

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Golf And Dancing…. Yeah!

We had breakfast with James and Ernie before playing 18 holes!  Happy Hour was super… James, Linda, Sue, and Paul.

The course was alive in spring colors

The course was alive in spring colors

Only Paul could get his ball stuck in the bridge... Bad lie

Only Paul could get his ball stuck in the bridge… Bad lie

The baby ducks are really gtowing now!

The baby ducks are really gtowing now!

We got the goody bags for the Camp Out and then headed to the Santa Ana Elks to listen to Tropic Starr….  Great band and loads of dancing!  Bob and Donna were there so it was automatically fun!  Ed Roberts stopped by for a few minutes!

If your game is bad there are always beautiful flowers to see

If your game is bad there are always beautiful flowers to see

So why golf?  Exercise, friends, and time with my bride!

I wore a pedometer a few times while playing. It took me about 15,000 steps, which works out to somewhere around 7 miles.

In addition to the zigging and zagging (assuming you don’t hit every shot right down the middle!), you also have to walk up and down hills. This adds quite a bit of distance.

Then, you have to walk from the green to the next tee. Even if it’s only 50 yards on each hole, that adds an extra half mile to the total distance.

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ORCC And Khourys – Great Combination

We played with James today and it was pretty good!  It’s funny how some days one can’t hit the ball and the next day you’re a Gary Player??? Having to play with Sue makes it difficult….

So very true!

So very true!

Golf is so popular simply because it is the best game in the world at which to be bad.  ~A.A. Milne“  That’s a big amen!

After some Happy Hour (without James who went to help clean up a broken bottle of wine), we went home to clean up, visit the baby, and go to Khourys.  We stayed at Khoury’s until 9:00 with Donnis, Bernie, Irene and Herb!  Sue decided we should go to McKennas On The Bay so we did enjoying some sushi and a nice glass of wine!

We are fortunate to live is a safe neighborhood as much as we go out!  We have three police families living across the street from us, two Highway Patrol Officers next door, and a Downey Fire Chief on the other side of us not to mention a heart surgeon and a Corrections Officer two doors down!  Everyone keeps eyes on everything!

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Golf And Movies

We played golf but before leaving for El Dorado, Paul did some serious watering of the garden.

The garden is looking pretty good... Another month and we will be picking every day!

The garden is looking pretty good… Another month and we will be picking every day!

We had lunch with James at ORCC and then headed to the links!  We did some serious Happy Hour.

Yes... Paul's favorite time!

Yes… Paul’s favorite time!

We then headed for home and got caught up on our favorite TV shows!

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Golf And Taco Tuesday

We played eighteen holes with James today.  Did pretty well except some bad shots (self inflicted) just raised Paul’s temperature!  The back nine was much better!  Seems the three days off from golf (Saturday, Sunday and Monday) makes me forget how to play golf.

We had Happy Hour with Taco Tuesday even though James had to go home early and assist with a busted wine bottle!  Long story!

Taco Tuesday at Old Ranch

Taco Tuesday at Old Ranch

Afterwords we headed for home and watched TV as Sue did another two hours on the treadmill!

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Sunday Was A Zoom Zoom

We went to church but had to leave a few minutes early as we had a lunch reservation at Seasons 52 with Hannah and Thomas.  After lunch we went to see a play at the South Coast Repertory Theater… The Fantasticks…

The Fantasticks is a 1960 musical with music by Harvey Schmidt and lyrics by Tom Jones. It tells an allegorical story, loosely based on the play “The Romancers” (“Les Romanesques”) by Edmond Rostand, concerning two neighboring fathers who trick their children, Luisa and Matt, into falling in love by pretending to feud. The fathers hire traveling actors to stage a mock abduction, so that Matt can heroically seem to save Luisa, ending the supposed feud. When the children discover the deception, they reject the arranged love match and separate. Each then gains disillusioning experiences of the real world, seen in parallel fantasy sequences. They return to each other bruised but enlightened, and they renew their vows with more maturity.

The show’s original off-Broadway production ran a total of 42 years and 17,162 performances, making it the world’s longest-running musical.

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After the play, we headed for the Santa Ana Elks for the Jam Session!

When we got home we went next door to visit Vicky as she is leaving in the morning on vacation!

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Another Busy Day…

We did chores and then headed for the Laguna Canyon Winery to meet up with the Roberts and Zaitz for an afternoon of wine tasting and lunch!  Please join us!

Fun with friends at the winery in Laguna and lunch at Sundried Tomato Restaurant

Fun with friends at the winery in Laguna and lunch at Sundried Tomato Restaurant

the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club in Newport to attend the Starlighters Spring Formal!  Please join us!

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Golf And Toppers

We had breakfast and played eighteen with James.  Bunnaford joined us on the back nine.  The Happy Hour was reduced as we had to get to Long Beach for the Topper’s Board Meeting and Dinner Dance.  Please join us!

Fun Fun Fun

Fun Fun Fun

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Golf And Dancing

We played golf with James and Bunnaford while also visiting the babies!  We did an abbreviated Happy Hour since we had to get to Khourys and the Phoenix Club!

Sue's geese know her well

Sue’s geese know her well

Mommy and the babies

Mommy and the babies

Time to giggle

Time to giggle

Shot a 94... That is good!

Shot a 94… That is good!

Sue played well today

Sue played well today

James recants the game

James recants the game

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Golf And A Birthday

We played golf by ourselves until the 11th hole when Bunnaford joined us! We had some Happy Hour and celebrated Sophie’s 12th birthday!  Yeah Sophie!

A beautiful baby girl

A beautiful baby girl

Flower says "Happy Birthday Youngster!"

Flower says “Happy Birthday Youngster!”

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Wow! Jon and Sarah Are Engaged To Be Married

After golf, we called Jon and were having a normal conversation.  Then he told us!  He said “Grandpa, I asked Sarah to be my wife…. and she said YES!”

What an amazing feeling to see the “little boy” you knew so well growing up take such a big step into life.

We could not be any happier as Sarah is a smart, beautiful, sensitive, and focused young woman!  Are hearts are so full of joy for these two young people!

Sarah and Sue, Jon and Paul

Sarah and Sue, Jon and Paul

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Just wow!  We love you both!

Just wow! We love you both!

We finished off the evening with Taco Tuesday and several drinks!  We are so happy!

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Sunday We Went Home And Celebrated Mothers Day

We came home from Catalina about 1:00.  It was foggy so the boat was about an hour late.

So much fun!

So much fun!

We headed for Downtown Disney to do our traditional Catal Mother’s Day brunch!  Always a joy to visit Catal. Join us!

Just us

Just us

...and our extended family

…and our extended family

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Golf, Visiting, Avalon Ball In Catalina

The day started early with a 6:30 breakfast with Bob Zaitz.  We then played nine holes of golf and then visited, ate dinner and headed to the ball.  Join us!

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Eight of us attempted golf… Great fun!

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So much fun!

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We Are Off To Catalina

We had a birthday breakfast with Tom Burns and the Cathey’s  Tom was funny ordering his “Cadiovascular Delight Breakfast”… Eggs, ham, bacon, sausage… the works!  “Once a year” says Tom.

Cardiovascular Delight!

Cardiovascular Delight!

We departed, stopped by a few stores to do last minute errands, and then headed home! We will be home late Sunday!  Yeah!

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Golf & Dancing & Dancing

We played eighteen with James and had a pretty good day… Shot under 100 so that is good!  When we headed for the 19th hole, Mommy Duck had her babies by the stairway and Sue had a little bit of food remaining.  They are so cute!!

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Mommy Duck and the three babies

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The course is in great shape and the Spring flowers are in full bloom!

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Pick a color, any color!

We finished a quick Happy Hour with James and then headed for home before leaving to go to Khourys for dance session #1 of the evening.  When we arrived at our table, there was a beautiful set of flowers with a card that said “To Mother from Vitia”.  We though someone had just put them at our table to hide them from their Mom…. To our amazement and Sue’s absolute delight, Vicky (a.k.a Vitia) brought the flowers to Sue!  Wow, started the Mother’s Day weekend with a bang!

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Catalina in the distance

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Sue’s flowers from Vitia were just beautiful!

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Golf Lesson, Lunch, Golf, and Happy Hour

We did our standard lesson at El Dorado before heading to Old Ranch for lunch with James and Robin!  James did not play today as he took Linda back for a post operation checkup.

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Mommy and Daddy Duck took the babies for a spin

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The love their duck food – Yes, vitamin enriched premium scratch

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The crow would not leave the hawk alone… Do you see the hawk sitting in the tree?

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Linda has a story going

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Jame is getting a kick out of it

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Karen also has a story to tell

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JR is taking it all in

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Sue tries  to decide which story is funnier

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Tuesday Was Simple… Golf, Taco Tuesday, And Treadmill

We were by ourselves today!  James was with with Linda at the hospital getting the cataracts removed and Bunnaford is back east visiting Susie.

Sue pounds the ball on five

Sue pounds the ball on five

The Goosers came by for a visit!

The Goosers came by for a visit!

JR and Karen joined us for Happy Hour along with Tom Burns and the McEntee’s.  We laughed and giggled for a couple of hours before going home and watching a move and doing the treadmill.

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A Mixed Day For Sure

We dropped off our van to get smogged. We went to the Gultstream Restaurant in Newport Beach to visit with our Financial Advisor.  News is good, we are making money!  Yeah!

No for the vegetarians at heart!

No for the vegetarians at heart!

After the good news we went to the Apple Store in Fashion Island to get an iCloud issue worked out!   We did some shopping for tennis shoes but alas, no luck!
We picked up the van and dropped it off at home before going to Cerritos to look for tennis shoes and visit their Apple Store.

To make a great day even better, we went to McKennas On The Bay for cocktails.

Fantastic Happy Hour Destination!!

Fantastic Happy Hour Destination!!

We then headed for home and got caught up on our favorite TV programs!

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Cinco De Mayo

After church we headed to Newport Harbor Elks and we never know exactly who is going to show up.  This time with was Hans & Kerstin, Marianne & Craig, and Sandy & Bob!  We laughed and giggled all afternoon.

Elks Newport Harbor

Elks Newport Harbor

Paul joins Sandy and Bob

Paul joins Sandy and Bob

We danced all afternoon

We danced all afternoon

We headed for Old Ranch around 4:30 to join the next group of friends.  Bunny and Tom, Shaun and Terri , and Linda Cathey joined us for another two hours of laughs and giggles.

Happy Hour at five at Old Ranch

Happy Hour at five at Old Ranch

Paul... Drinker in charge

Paul… Drinker in charge

James stayed with Jennifer

James stayed with Jennifer

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Golf, Happy Hour, And And Rondeliers…

We played golf and then went to Happy Hour before changing and heading east to Altadena.  Please join us1

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Great club and super dancing!  Life is indeed good!

Great club and super dancing! Life is indeed good!

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Golf And Dancing

We played eighteen holes and Sue got to see the geese and ducks today!

Mommy dick had the babies in the dreek so the hawks can't swoop in and get them

Mommy dick had the babies in the dreek so the hawks can’t swoop in and get them

The farmers were busy adjacent to the course

The farmers were busy adjacent to the course

Mommy duck brings her kids over to Sue to get some vitamen fortified duck food

Mommy duck brings her kids over to Sue to get some vitamin fortified duck food

We departed Old Ranch after a drink to go to Khoury’s and then the Phoenix Club!  A great evening of dancing and visiting.

Nine Carat Gold played at the Phoenix Club this evening

Nine Carat Gold played at the Phoenix Club this evening

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Chores And A Play, What A Day!

We worked in the garden went to the doctor today as Old Ranch had a “Smoker” going on.  We planted another ten tomatoes bringing the garden to thirty-three different tomatoes so far this year.

Funny play... So close to the truth!

Funny play… So close to the truth!

We went to South Coast Reperatory with Greg Leach  to see “Parisian Woman: – Willimon sets his new play in the Capitol Hill section of Washington, D.C., where powerful friends are the only kind worth having. This contemporary slant on a scandalous French comedy about bad conduct in high places is swift, savvy and impossible to resist. Tom is a lawyer in the private sector, with his sights on a government job. Chloe is beautiful, bright and bored. But she has a passionate side, and it has nothing to do with her love affairs. How far will they go to achieve political stardom?

Great play with many twists and turns

Great play with many twists and turns

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Golf And Taco Tuesday!

Mommy and the babies - Sue got to feed them!

Mommy and the babies – Sue got to feed them!

We did a doctor run before heading to ORCC for eighteen holes.  We stayed around and did Taco Tuesday with Hans and Kerstin, John and Ernie, Bunnaford and then the Hawaiian folks (Ward’s) joined us!

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Lunch With Angie

Relaxing day!  Yeah!  We had lunch with Angie at Alcapulco in San Pedro.  Great relaxing afternoon!  Angie is going to join us at the next Topper’s event! We returned home, did some chores, and watched TV.  Slow days are OK!

 

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Sunday Was Relatively Slow….

We went to church and then off to Newport Harbor Elks for lunch and dancing with Hans & Kerstin, Bob & Sandy…  Great music and plenty of food!

A little "Prime Rib Steak" - OMG is was huge!

A little “Prime Rib Steak” – OMG is was huge!

The Inagural BAll was the previous night!  We had great flowers!

The Inagural BAll was the previous night! We had great flowers!

Bob and Sandy

Bob and Sandy

Hans and Kerstin

Hans and Kerstin

Just Us - Paul and Sue

Just Us – Paul and Sue

We then headed to Old Ranch for some serious Happy Hour with James & Linda and Tom Burns.  Ernie and John joined us also!

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Busy Day!

We got up “early” and headed for the Seal Beach Car Show!  It was our 26th year to be there and enjoy the show!  Please join us!

Loads to see!  540 cars this year!

Loads to see! 540 cars this year!

A Funny For Bunny

A Funny For Bunny

 

Frankie loves cars like his daddy

Frankie loves cars like his daddy

We raced to Seasons 52 where we had a great lunch!  Annie waited on us so it was extra special!

A wonderful place to dine!

A wonderful place to dine!

Simply delicious food

Simply delicious food

The minute lunch was over we went to the Orange Country Performing Arts Center to see Billy Elliot.  Interesting Pla.  Summary: BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL is the joyous celebration of one young boy’s journey to make his dreams come true. Set in a small town, the story follows Billy as he stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class to discover a surprising passion. With its award-winning creative team and music by Elton John, BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL will enchant the dreamer in all of us.

Good play and nice music

Good play and nice music

Then to home to say howdy to Flower, visit her and feed her before going to the Elks to celebrate Kathy Roberts birthday and the Roberts anniversary!

Beautif roses out front

Beautiful roses out front of the Elks

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Breakfast, Golf, Happy Hour and Dancing!

We head breakfast with James before playing eighteen holes.  The day was magnificent and the flowers and things amazing!  Come see the course with us!

We had a Red Tailed Hawk right outside our window

We had a Red Tailed Hawk right outside our window

Birds gone wild

Birds gone wild

Need and bottles cleaned??

Need and bottles cleaned??

Sue feeds the babies

Sue feeds the babies

We did some Happy Hour before going to Santa Ana Elks to celebrate birthdays!  We ended up celebrating Vi’s 84th!  Join the fun!

Vi goes to work on the cake

Vi goes to work on the cake

Happy Birthday Vi

Happy Birthday Vi

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Thursday Began With A Splash

Just like he owned the place

Just like he owned the place

Paul got up to work on the computer and noticed something moving in the pool!  What could it be?

Mr. Duck seemed to want to swim around in our pool

Mr. Duck seemed to want to swim around in our pool

We did our chores and headed for the golf course where we did eighteen holes sans Bunnaford!  We missed her.  Great spring flowers today.  Please enjoy!

Amazing pinks and reds decorate the course

Amazing pinks and reds decorate the course

It is true... Golf is great!

It is true… Golf is great!

After golf we did some Happy Hour with James before heading to Khourys and the Phoenix Club for an evening of dancing with friends.

Donna gives phone lessons (sort of)

Donna gives phone lessons (sort of)

 

 

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Golf And Happy Hour….

We had lunch with Robin and James before hitting the course at 12:30.  Bunnaford joined us at the turn and played the last nine!  It was a windy, grey and almost rainy day.  Join the fun!

Join the fun!!

Join the fun!!

 

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Tuesday Means Golf!!!

A simple day!!! It was golf with James!

Fun with friends

Fun with friends

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Time To Dine… Himalayan Cuisine In Culver City

Today was extra special…. We have been retired 2,222 days!

We were invited to lunch by Ellen and Bill Walter.  We picked up Herb and Irene in Long Beach and then headed to Tara’s Himalayan Restaurant in Culver City.  We met Ellen and Bill there and had a great meal!  Please join the fun!

Right on Venice Blvd

Right on Venice Blvd

Yeah! The gangs is all here!

Yeah! The gangs is all here!

Full tummies

Full tummies

We headed for home and did some gardening before hitting the treadmill and catching a movie!

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An Easy Day,,, Church, A Play, And Jam Session

Off to church we went.  We came home and ate as our garden is beginning to produce so we cook more at home (yeah!!).  We headed for South Coast Repertory to see “Smokefall”.  It was an excellent production.

Great play

Great play

This family is full of surprises. Violet’s twins will soon be born, but her husband can’t cope with life, her father can’t remember yesterday, and her daughter stopped talking when she had nothing left to say. The dog is silent, too, but wait until you hear what he’s thinking! Magical and tragic, funny and fascinating, Smokefall is Our Town for a new generation.

We then headed to the Santa Ana Elks for the Jam Session

Simply great music

Simply great music

Dancing with Vie

Dancing with Vie

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A Charity Day

We began at Roosters… An Orange County association that raises money for children.  Their event was a wine tasting at Old Ranch Country Club.  The Roberts and Zaitz joined us along with Cyndy and Bill!  Great fun!

MAgnificent view onto #10

MAgnificent view onto #10

Great day under the white clouds

Great day under the white clouds

Dressed for the occasion

Dressed for the occasion

The Wine Drinkin Twins

The Wine Drinkin Twins

We went home to feed the baby and visit her for a few minutes and get “spruced up” for a trip to Children’s Hospital Of Orange County (CHOC)  charity event at the Yorba Linda Country Club.  We bid several items on the silent auction and won them all!  Golf, Duffy Boat rides, and a gorilla for our grandson!

Yourba Linda entrance

Yorba Linda entrance

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Golf And Dancing

We played golf with James and Bunny and then did an official Happy Hour Birthday for Bunnaford

 

We went to Topper’s for a delightful evening. Join the fun!

Fun was had by all!

Fun was had by all!

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Golf And Korean Food With Hannah & Lisa Before Dancing

We played a round with James and finally we had a non-windy day!  Yeah!  Golf game was average but the day was magnificent.  Sue got to visit her babies.  Join us for dinner.

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Grandma Sue talks to Mommy Duck and her brood

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Mommy had at least six babies

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Lisa joined us for dinner at our favorite Korean restaurant

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Thomas and Hannah getting ready to graduate

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We ate and visited for two hours… Great fun!

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To the Phoenix Club… Paul leads the Hokey Pokey

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Golf With The Rodeckers & Bunny’s Birthday

Wally and Ghislaine joined James and us for a round of golf.  It was a delightful afternoon loaded with banter and an occasional good shot.  Please join the fun!

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After the game, we headed to the patio for our planned surprise party to celebrate Bunny’s big day.  We did it two days early so she would not think we had a plan… It worked!  We got her good!  Wally and Ghislaine joined the fun!Please join the fun with Bunnaford

Happy Birthday Bunny

Happy Birthday Bunny

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Wind And Golf

Wow…. The wind was really going this afternoon!  We played golf without James… His babies had to go to their Vet for a checkup!  We had a bit of Happy Hour and some Taco Tuesday (sans tacos).

They are having their snack

They are having their snack

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Temecula Here We Come

We are off to Temecula with the Zaitz, O’Briens, and Monica and Mike.  We departed at 10:00 arriving at 11:30!  Join the fun!

An afternoon of fun with friends

An afternoon of fun with friends

 

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Dancing The Day (And Night) Away

We went to church and then headed to the Newport Harbor Elks Lodge for four hours of dancing.  We met up with Bob and Sandy there.  We then headed for Old Ranch for a dinner dance with friends.  Please join us!

Fun with friends...

Fun with friends…

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Saturday Was Work And Fun!

We hit the garden first thing and harvested some beets and fava beans making way for additional tomatoes!

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This is fresh

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Ready to be baked!

After working, we headed for Nightlighter’s and an evening of fun and dancing. Join the fun!

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