Paul & Sue's Daily Diary

Two Easy Days In A Row?

We did chores around the house until it was time to visit Ernie and see how she was doing.  She looked excellent!

We then headed for another doctor!  This time it was a back checkup!  We stopped by Old Ranch and then decided to have Jan and Brian meet us there to save some time!  We did some Happy Hour with Rocky and Bullwinkle before heading to Patty’s Place for a steak dinner.

Did we say steak?  Brian and Paul finished off their 28 oz steaks and obviously passed on dessert!  We were stuffed!  We were saying goodbye to Jan and Brian for they are heading east for a while!  They better be back soon as we miss their company!

Easy Day…

It was time for Paul’s annual physical so we relaxed and did the treadmill before leaving to see the doctor.  The report: all is well for an old man!  In fact, all was fantastic for an old man… Need to lose ten pounds but that was all!

We headed home and Sue fixed us up with Greek food from Irene’s… Dining was fantastic!  We then headed to the market because we wanted it to begin raining… It did!

It began raining when we left the market… Naturally!

After putting away the groceries, we went down to Malarkey’s to connect up with Greg and Irene… Irene dropped out this evening so it was the three of us!

We went to Malarkey’s and the reflection in the “sunset window” were interesting

We enjoyed a couple of martini’s before going home

Greg and Sue were enjoying our visit

After getting home we watched a Hallmark movie and one of our series before crashing.

We got a text from our daughter and son-in-law who live in New Hampshire…  They got some serious snow!

Picture out Colleen’s window in New Hampshire… Snow drift are 24″ and climbing!

We asked if they would send us some water but alas, the transportation costs were over-the-top!

Just A Fun Day!

We worked around the house for a while until we departed for the Cerritos Performing Arts Center to see the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain.  What is it you ask? We did not have a clue!  We asked Brian and Jan to go with us so they could translate!  Great fun! Join us!

Great fun and loads of giggles

The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain (UOGB) is a musical ensemble featuring ukuleles in different registers. They play and sing music from a variety of different genres, all on the ukulele.

We went across the way to the Arte Cafe and had a wonderful dinner spending more time to enjoy each others company!

Golf And A Birthday!

We played eighteen with Charlotte and James… It was a great day to be outdoors!

James decided to go over and see what the ducks were doing!

Sue blasts the ball down number six…

We headed to the Santa Ana Elks to celebrate Ed’s 71st birthday!  The gang was all hear and the fun lasted well into the evening.  Please join us!

An evening to celebrate “The Ancient One”

Seventy-One Years Young

Leisurely Day With Friends And Then Dancing

We met up with Brian and Jan at the Sherman Gardens in Corona Del Mar. Sherman Library & Gardens is a 2.2 acre Corona del Mar horticultural retreat. The Gardens provide a museum of living plants, displayed amidst a setting of immaculate gardens, patios and conservatories linked together by wide brick walkways, beds blooming with seasonal flowers and bubbling tile fountains.  We had lunch at Cafe Jardin before walking the gardens.  Join the fun!

The octopus was fantastic!

A wonderful day in the gardens

We then headed to Newport Center and tipped a drink at the Irish Pub (Muldoon’s) before walking next door to see “The American Sniper”… What a powerful movie!

Jan and Brian departed to see their  tax person and we stopped at Cucina’s Restaurant for a quick drink before going to the Phoenix Club.   We sat at the bar and looked at their menu and what popped out? Stuffed Fried Squash Blossoms
Herb ricotta + purple basil pesto + cured lemon aioli!  Must have… now!  We did and it was fantastic.  We found several other great dishes with vegetarian emphasis!  We will be going back!

Off to the Phoenix Club for an evening of dancing with  friends!

We danced until 10:30 before going home

Golf And The Theater

We played with James today. The weather was perfect! We did some happy hou before heading for home and the play!

The sun was setting as we left Old Ranch

We went to Southcoast Repertory to see”The Whipping Man”.

We go to the Westin for a drink before the play as it is right across from the theater

Greg gets the obligatory tookie for the performance

During the break, we find our next-door neighbors also attending the performance

The Civil War has ended, leaving destruction in its wake.  As a raging storm illuminates what’s left of a once majestic plantation home, three Jewish men prepare for Passover—the owner’s son and his family’s former slaves.  Only one of them, Simon, remains strong in his faith, but it is threatened by truths about what happened in this house—and in their lives—during its antebellum days.  Stage and television star Charlie Robinson plays Simon in this compelling drama that ran away with New York’s Obie, Lucille Lortel and Outer Critics Circle awards.

After returning home, we watched a little TV before crashing!

Just Golf

We played fourteen holes with James.  James had an Eagle on #4 from 150 yards out (i.e. he scored two on a four par hole making the second shot into the hole from 150 yards!)  We were enjoying the game but it got cold!  It was 61 degrees when we quite mostly because the wind was coming up and it was getting dark and the fog was heading in!

B-r-r-r-r-r

We stayed for an extended happy hour and enjoyed the soup, chili, and salad.  The SOTU came on and we had to leave our table because of a liberal puke that had the volume up.  Seeing obama is bad enough but to have to listen to the lying and deceit just spoils dinner.  JR and Karen and us moved into the bar.

We came home and watched a movie and some of our favorite series before crashing.

Another Wonderful Day

Paul did the treadmill early and then we got cleaned up and headed to Irene’s home for a great Greek lunch!  Irene invited the Kuhn’s, Robert’s and Liles’ over for lunch as a “thank you” for the tent-raising we did a few months back!  We ate and sipped wine for almost three hours!  Great times! Join the fun!

Irene has been cooking up a storm all week!

We then headed to Malarkey’s around 5:00 to meet up with Greg, Irene and the Sebern’s for our “happy hour”.  More fun times with friends!  A fantastic sunset was this day’s finale!

Super sunset… The sun sets and we drink margaritas

Back to home and Sue did her treadmill while we both watched the Hallmark Channel.

Busy Day

When we woke up, the sky was ablaze.

It was an amazing sight!

A magnificent view from our kitchen window

We began the day at the theater to see the Frankie Avalon at Cerritos Performing Arts Center!  We then headed to the Santa Ana Elks for the monthly Jam Session!

Lunch With Our Neighbors And Dancing

Our dear friends and next-door neighbors are becoming as busy as us so we do not see them like we used to so….. We called them for a luncheon engagement at PAtty’s Place in Seal Beach!  Just like the old days, we spend two hours caring and sharing and catching up!

We then headed tothe Phoenix Club for an evening with the Starlighters!  Join the fun!

Just us!

Who Was There?

Chores And Dancing

We did some chores in the morning and then headed to the Petroleum to dance with the Toppers. Join the fun!

Just us!

Who was here?

Golf And Dancing

We played eighteen holes today.  It was simply delightful!

We sent this picture to Colleen and told her we have snow also… 25 miles away and 6,000 feet up!

The pelicans were visiting again today

We did some happy hour before heading to the Phoenix Club

We were happy that Teri came over to join us!

Great fun at the Phoenix Club… We had almost 60 people this evening!

Golf Today

We played golf with James today and had a load of fun!

We had seventeen pelicans by the lake (Click to see the panoramic shot)

We could drive right up to the pelicans

Sunset was beautiful

We headed home and watched two excellent Hallmark movies.

Golf And Pary Time

Time to get together.  Michele and Tony joined us to celebrate their daughter’s special birthday. We met at the Panda Inn and spent a couple of hours laughing and giggling! Great fun with great folks! Join the fun….

Fun with family

Typical Monday! Chores And Malarkeys

Dang yearly physicals!  Paul had to visit the vampire at the doctors office!  We then ate breakfast at home before completing the engagement invitations (we needed stickers).  We then headed to the market and finally to the ultimate destination… Malarkey’s.

At Malarkey’s we saw the sunset, opened our “scratch-off” Malarkey’s Christmas Card and won a free pizza… It was excellent!  Greg called us to check in since he was in Laughlin, Nevada.  Irene joined us making it a great evening,

Irene and Paul

We went home and watched two Hallmark movies!

The Theater And Dinner Dancing

We saw a terrific show at the Cerritos Performing Arts Center today along with the Branders, Roberts, Zaitz and Irene.

Terrific show

Tribute to the Hollywood Icons brings together talented performers honoring the biggest entertainment legends of all time. Get ready to be entertained by impersonators paying tribute to Bob Hope, Johnny Carson, Dean Martin, Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, Red Skelton, the Andrews Sisters, and Sonny & Cher. The Hollywood Icons Orchestra is featured in the show.

Cast:
Bill Johnson as Bob Hope <—VERY GOOD
Jim Malmberg as Johnny Carson <— EXCELLENT
Andy DiMino as Dean Martin <— EXCELLENT
Raymond Michael as Elvis Presley <—OK
Susan Griffiths as Marilyn Monroe <—VERY GOOD
Sebastian Anzaldo as Frank Sinatra <— VERY GOOD
Tom Mullica as Red Skelton <—OK
The Lindy Sisters as The Andrews Sisters <—EXCELLENT
Gary Olinger and Heidi Thompson as Sonny & Cher <—VERY GOOD

We then headed to Old Ranch to go dinner dancing and enjoyed the evening with friends.

Greg joined us this evening

The rack of lamb was fantastic…

What?? Marcia tries the sambuca!

Friends

Panorama of the evening

A Full Day

We did chores and treadmill in the morning and then went to Cerritos Performing Center to see the play Camelot. It was a great performance and we really enjoyed it. We went back home for a few minutes before heading to the Garden Grove Elks.

Colleen called with this weather report!

Our daughter lives near Dover, N.H. and she called with this report

We danced with the Brander’s until Garden Grove closed around 10:30 to the sound of Justuss.  Brad and Susie-Q had us moving the entire evening.

We danced to this great duo

It was raining when we departed for home but all is well, we were on auto-pilot! The new van looks like the cockpit of a 747.

On the way home

Time For Golf And Time To Dance

We played eighteen with James and Charlotte.  Paul got hot on the back nine and shot five parts and a birdie!  Do NOT ask about the other holes!

It was a beautiful day to play!

James and Paul are cloud watchers

The pelicans were visiting today

Happy hour with Miss Charlotte

We ran home… Got prettied up and headed to Altadena Country Club for a formal dinner dance… The yearly Black and White Formal. Join the fun!

In gorgeous Black & White

No Golf; Wild Animals

We did not play golf today!  We went to the LA Farmer’s Market for lunch and then to the LA Zoo to see the new baby hippo!  Join the fun!

Visiting the Hippo’s

Golf And A Surprise Party

We played a second day in a row and made it to eighteen!  It was a beautiful day and  a “wow” sunset!

Another wonderful sunset

We went home and quickly freshened up before heading for a “We are bringing to party to your house” surprise for Jan and Jim Mongell!

Surprise!

Click for the panorama

Golf… It Had To Happen

First time Paul played golf in almost two months!  It was OK although the hand began to swell after fourteen holes!  We played with James and the Walker-Bunnaford threesome was behind us.  We did a great happy hour!  BTW, it was 82 degrees when we played!

It was a beautiful day!

Magnificent sunset

Reality Sets In

We spent the morning with the plumber!  Our tankless water heater decided to act up after ten years.  We had it serviced, de-scaled, etc. and it is back to perfection!  Yeah!

We went to Disneyland to renew our annual passes.

A drink (or two) at Catal is mandatory

A busy day at Disneyland

After leaving Disneyland we had just enough time to get to Malarkey’s for our Monday afternoon cocktails and visit with friends.

We made it there in time for the sunset!

Just us plus Irene and Greg and the Sebern’s! Great time was had by all!

We headed for home to do the treadmill and a movie.

Time To Party

We stayed around the house most of the day and then after Irene and Greg joined us we headed to the Finch’s mountain top retreat to party with the gang! Please join us!

The Germans, French, and English have made a truce

Up And At ‘Em… It’s The Second Already

We had the Thedens and Finch’s join us along with Irene for a day at the Rose Parade Floats!  We walked for two hours up and down Sierra Madre seeing the floats up close and personal.  Join the fun!

Fun with friends

After the walk we went to one of our favorite restaurants, Cafe Santorini in Old Town Pasadena. Join the fun!

Great food and great times!

We got home about 4:30 and of course we could not stand still so wen went dancing at the Garden Grove Elks!

With the Branders, Zaitz, and Finch’s… A great evening of dancing and visiting.

Laid Back And Enjoying New Years Day

It’s New Years 2015 and we were all celebrating at the Long Beach Airport Marriott Hotel!  Join the fun!

The celebration was well underway

We had breakfast at the hotel with the gang after a wild night of cavorting… OK, not so wild! Join the fun.

Enjoying friends at breakfast

We headed for home for a few minutes and then met up with family at Old Ranch for lunch and visiting.  We were with the Lind’s.  Star of the show you ask?  Lilly!

I am the star of the shoW

Airport Marriott Long Beach Here We Come

We stayed around the house until it was time to celebrate the new year.  We, along with 28 of our friends coagulated at the Long Beach Marriott Hotel for dinner dancing with Tracy Wells.  Join the fun!

At the ball… Having a ball!

We are ready for the year to come in!

Another Easy Day With Golf

It was cold outside but we decided to play nine holes with James.  By the time we got to the turn we were all cold!  Paul walked and James and Sue played.  We headed to the clubhouse.

Robin heads to Lost Wages with Bob and Nick… It’s cold!

we were expecting rain

Fearless Sue not afraid of water

It was getting dark

We did Happy Hour with the Cathey’s, Walker’s, Angie and Bunnaford.  Greg joined us and we had a great time!

Easy Day… Getting Ready For The 31st

We did chores around the house and then to the doctor to get the cast removed. All the joints were sore from not being moved and the thumb is still swollen up but it will get better!

Had no idea what to exp3ect after 7 weeks under wraps

We then dropped by the Long Beach Marriott Hotel and finalized the arrangemet for New Years Eve.  Our 32 people will all be sitting right next to each other!  Yeah!

Then off to Malarkey’s for our Monday night Happy Hour with Greg.  We missed Irene but she will be home soon!

Sue and Greg just enjoying life

click to see the panoramic view of the bay

We headed for home at watch the last of our Christmas movies before crashing!

Newport Harbor And ORCC

We celebrated Hans’ birthday at Newport Harbor!  Hans brought the cake and we brought the booze… A gallon of 190 proof Everclear!

Across from the Elks

Brian and Jan… Always having fun!

The 151 cake…. No smoking within in 50 feet

Newport Harbor panoramic view (Click and scroll)

After Newport we decided to drop by Old Ranch and do some happy hour before going home.

We needed heat!

James was bundled up

Toasty by the firepit

Just us@

Tradition: Zoom Zoom Saratoga & Stockton

We did a 950 mile round trip to Saratoga and then to Stockton to visit the Porter’s and Hale’s.  Join the fun!

We really enjoyed the visit

Lunch at Strings… Best Italian food in the valley

Traditions: Chinese Christmas Dinner And Visit To The Lind’s

Our celebration of Christmas Dinner at a Chinese restaurant is because we enjoy sharing special times with friends. The Panda Inn was very accommodating of our requests and did an outstanding job!  Join the fun!

Celebrating the holiday with Family and Friends

After dinner we headed to Luisa’s home to visit the “extended family”.  Join the fun

Lilly was indeed incharge

Tradition: Disneyland Christmas Eve

We went with Brian and Jan and, of course, the Duda’s for our traditional visit. Join the fun!  The entire day was amazing.  We had a great day, rode in the Disneyland Railroad Private Car, had a great dinner, Greg joined us for dinner and then watched the fireworks.  Life is indeed good!

Fifty-First Year for Sue

Time To Relax! Sort Of!

Today we decided to take it easy as the next few days are busy….  Did we say busy?  See the day!

In the morning we did chores… Sue did our dance club mailings and Paul did the last of the website plus minor chores.  We called our son Joe to come over and we gave his family our collection of LGB G-Scale trains as the grandkids, Charlie and Alex, would love them!

Sue did the treadmill in the afternoon and we watched White Christmas in HD… Wow… Great movie!

Simply a holiday tradition

We then joined Amy and Joe and kids who invited us to go to the Panda Inn to celebrate Paul’s birthday! Two hours of laughing and giggling!

Father and Son

We went to Whitter and met up with Luisa and Mitch and had a great visit with them!  We see them on Christmas Day but that is usually a visit in full-panic-mode… Twenty people coming and going!  Paul goes for the dessert!

We came home to a Christmas movie before crashing as Christmas Eve is a busy day!

Travel Time – Temecula And Riverside

We, along with the Finch’s,  headed to Temecula to do some wine tasting and then to Riverside to see the Mission Inn.  Join the fun!

Fun with friends and family

We caught up with daughter Robin and family at the Mission Inn.  Great fun!

Sailing The Seven Seas

Today was the BAttle Sail in San Pedro Harbor with the Finch’s, Thedens, Schneider’s, and McGinty’s.  Join the fun!

Fun on the water

To The Nutcracker And Santa Ana Elks Christmas Ball

We are off to  Long Beach to have lunch with friends at the Rock Bottom Brewery before walking down the street to the Terrace Theater to see the Nutcracker. Join the fun!

A wonderful afternoon with friends

After the Nutcracker we stopped by Old Ranch and had a drink with Charlotte and the Burns, Bunny and Tom.  We cut out as we had to go dancing at the Santa Ana Elks!  Join the fun!

Let the party begin!

Great fun!

We Played Golf, Did Some Happy Hour And Danced

We (James and Sue) played golf and after the 4th hole Paul walked.  Prior to that Paul was supervising some serious tree trimming around the house.  We did Happy Hour with the Walkers and Bunnaford. Join the fun!

Happy Hour is happy time

Big smiles

The sun is setting and is it cooling off

On 15 and coming home

We then headed to the Garden Grove Elks to dance!   Join the fun!

Dance time

An Easy Day… We Needed It

We went to Joyce Burks retirement party at the Claim Jumper in Seal Beach.  We went home and hit the treadmill before going to Khoury’s to dance.

Knott’s Berry Farm and Old Ranch

As tradition dictates, we headed for the Knott’s Art & Crafts Fair to see what the latest craze is.  Join the fun!

Time for a wine

Santa without suit… NOTE: Needs no padding

After Knott’s we went to Old Ranch to meet up with the Graham’s and Walkers and we laughed and giggled for quite a while.  Karen made Paul two tuxedo vests (from scratch) and they are perfect for Christmas!

Paul Be Seventy… Older Than Dirt… But Able To Walk

Can you believe I got this ugly in 70 years?  Spooky!  We are going out with a few friends for the birthday dinner at Preveza and then go on the annual Naples Walk to see the lights.

1945 was a good year….

Loads of fun!

After dinner we headed for Naples to walk the canal and see the lights. Join the fun!

Time for a walk with friends and family

Monday The 15th… Sloooow Down

Today was doctors day… We went to see about a new cast and get a prediction on the busted thumb recovery time.  It worked out fine!  The thumb cast comes off on the 29th so Paul will be beautiful for New Years!  Beautiful???  Will have to revisit that!

Off comes Ol’ Pinky The Cast – Never tease a doctor with a sense of humor

Looks pretty good… Doc says another two weeks… Everything moves

After the doc, we headed to the Airport Marriott to finalize seating for the New Years Eve dance.  We had names and all went well.  We will have 30+ people joining us at the dance.

We then went to “The El Dorado” for a drink to see the remodel.  Wow what a menu!  We headed home to freshened up and then to Malarkey’s for our Monday evening drink!

Cavorting at Khoury’s

Gabbing up a storm

Just Us

Always a giggle

We headed home and watched Christmas movies.

Seasons 52, The Grinch, And Old Ranch… Another Full Day

We went to Seasons 52 before the play. The four of us had a great time!  Join the fun!

At Seasons 52 with Brian and Jan

Re-discover the magic of Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale as it comes to life on stage. Originally conceived by the three time Tony Award-winning director, Jack O’Brien, the whimsical world of Whoville is beautifully realized by an A-list creative team in this delightful musical production.

Featuring the hit songs “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas,” The Grinch discovers there’s more to Christmas than he bargained for in this heart-warming holiday classic. Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is “two sizes too small,” decides to steal Christmas away from the holiday loving Whos.

The Grinch Begins

We then went to Old Ranch for our monthly dinner dance.  A great evening with friends

Time to dance and warm up

Then a surprise… Paul got an “early birthday cake”!  Although Sue, who always takes care of Paul, has great plans for Tuesday we ended this evening with a cupcake cake!  Great idea!

Happy Birthday Paul

We had twenty this evening and Steve had Christmas music going all evening.

Enjoying the day

Golf presents!  Paul found out that with his game, he should always carry 1) a compass, 2) a weed-whacker, 3) snorkel equipment, and 4) a first aid kit!

Golf rules… A medal for drinking!

The Christmas Play

We had a great time with 90 of our family and friends in attendance.  The site is still Under Construction and will be for a few more days.  Lilly stole the show!  Zack is very attentive and Lilly seems to like the guys a lot! Join the fun!

Daddy Zack with Lilly

Lilly goes into Mrs. Santa’s lap just twenty-four years after Zachary was held by the same Mrs Claus.

Lilly comes to visit Mrs. Clause

If memory serves us right, Zack was zonked but Lilly on the otherhand was enjoying all the attention!

Hamming it up!

We took the bus back home and then stayed at Old Ranch for a drink before heading to Garden Grove Elks to go dancing with Irene and the Branders.

Pre-Coordination Day And The Mistletoe Ball

We ate at Panda Inn in order to verify our reservation for Christmas.  We then headed to Toppers for the Mistletoe Ball.  Loads of fun!  Join us!

Fun with friends

Odds & Ends

We did “Christmas Chores” today.  We stopped by the El Dorado Golf Course and dropped off a card to Tim.   Then we headed to Bevmo to select a special wine for Valerie at Catal.   We then stopped at Preveza for a Saganaki and to buy some Greek wine for Irene’s party in January.

Preveza For Pre-Birthday Coordination

We returned home and Sue did her treadmill for 90 minutes. Off to Khoury’s for dancing.  It is going to be a stormy night so many of the regulars stayed home.

The rainstorm is coming for sure

The bay was beautiful this evening

At Khoury’s For Dancing

While at Khoury’s we got a super picture of Nick decorating the Duda Tree!

Nick Trims The Tree

We came home at watched a Christmas movie before crashing.

We Played Golf And Did Some Happy Hour

James and Sue played golf.  Wayne (Bullwinkle) joined us on the front nine.  Paul walked the front nine and part of the back nine.   It got cold so we skipped 15-17 and came in on 18.

We found some miniature umbrellas on the course today.

It was getting dark

Half Of Us Played Golf

Paul busted hand won’t allow golf for another month but we played with James and Wayne anyway.  Paul walked the front nine getting in three miles of walking.  Join the fun!

The ducks were happy to see Sue again!

We did some happy hour before heading for home.

Charlotte says “Santa! I am a good girl!”

Fun At The Huntington Library

We headed for the Huntington with Brian and Jan Finch and CArri and Greg.  We had an afternoon of fun and capped if off with a visit to Mararkey’s.  Join the fun!

Just Us

Formal Tea lessons provided by Brian and Jan

Santa Brunch And Home Tour

We did the Old Ranch Santa Brunch with The Vallari’s and Joe & Amy’s kids (Joe and Amy did a quick trip to see the Ducks game).  Great time was had by all!  Join the fun!

Charlie and Alex had a great time!

Busy Day Indeed

We began the day with lunch with family and friends at Seasons 52 prior to going to see “A Christmas Carol” at South Coast Reperatory Theater. Join the fun!

Traditions are essential to keep

Just us

Tummies are getting full

After the play we raced home to change and drive to LAX to join the Nightlighters in the themed dance “Dacing Home For The Holidays” Join the fun.

Dancing the night away

We got home a little after midnight.

Robin’s Birthday & An Irish Christmas

We headed to Disneyland to celebrate Robin’s birthday… It’s tradition. Join the fun!

Great fun with family

Welcome

These ladies were kind enough to take our annual Christmas picture under the Disneyland tree.   Thank you very much!

These beautiful ladies took our annual picture for us!

Yeah Christmas

Inspite Of The Rain, We Were Busy

We decided to so see “Interstellar” in the late morning.  Pretty much a disappointment.  The movie dragged on and ended in an unbelievable set of events.  Summary: With our time on Earth coming to an end, a team of explorers undertakes the most important mission in human history; traveling beyond this galaxy to discover whether mankind has a future among the stars.

The stop at Kabuki made the movie tolerable.

We stopped by Kabuki for a glass of wine before the movie… Our favorite bartender was promoted to management

After the movie we decided to stop by Old Ranch for a drink before going home to get ready for the In-And-Out Board.

The entire place was beautifully decorated

It was indeed wet as we departed Old Ranch

We went home and “rested” a few minutes before heading to the yearly In-And-Out Board meeting.  It was held at the home of the Zaitz and it was great fun!  We missed the Roberts who are sailing the bounding main on a Mexican cruise.

We went to the annual “In And Out Board” meeting where the old officers pass their secrets to the new board members

We dined after the board meeting on Chinese. Excellent

Serious business being accomplished

We came home and watched NCIS New Orleans before crashing!

Rain In California?

It was a wet day so we stayed home until “Cabin Fever” grabbed us.  We went to Old Ranch to join the Taco Tuesday replacement activity… Chili night.  We joined James and Linda for a great Happy Hour.  The club was nicely decorated.

Toasty inside… Cold and rainy outside

We went home and saw several Christmas Movies.

Good News & Celebration

We went to Trani’s for lunch before going to the doctor.  Excellent vittles!  The hand doctor was right down the street.  When we arrived he took the new kind of x-ray (we think it is new fluoroscope) because the images are digital and instant!  His findings were the ones have NOT moved with respect to each other so NO SURGERY!  Paul gets a new cast in two weeks (a red one this time) and then three additional weeks and voila, all cured!

We then headed to the Apple store and AT&T to get some adjustment to the new iPhones.

Then to Malarkey’s for an Irene and Greg Happy Hour!

It was trying to be a rainy day… No sunset to see!

When darkness fell the bay was all lit up

Decorated for Christmas

Nice tree in Malarkey’s lkobby

Irene and Greg

Newport Harbor Elks Here We Come

Brian enjoys the Newport Harbor Elks as it reminds him of the pubs back “home”.  We met up with the Finchs and Thedens about 1:00 and danced until 5:00,  It was a rainy day in California.

Our new car got wet

It was supposed to rain fairly hard but alas… It fizzled

Just us… Learning how to lead with an elbow

Brian and Jan

Kerstin and Hans

Someone did homework all afternoon — Keeping her A+ average!

We wanted to check out reservations for the 16th so we stopped by Preveza and had some saganaki and a glass of wine.

Saganaki

We did the treadmill and watched new Christmas movies.

Quiet Day Until The Evening Arrived

We relaxed all day and ended up at the Garden Grove Elks for dancing with the gang.  Brian showed up but notice no wine!

What happened last night?

Come To The Feuerzangenbowle

We went to our annual Feuerzangenbowle st the home of the Thedens.  We had a wonderful time with friends and sharing the joy of the season.

Great times with dear friends

We departed with everybody else but made a short stop at the Garden Grove Elks lodge to do some dancing with the Branders and Kuhns.

Thanksgiving Was Super

We celebrated with family and friends at Old Ranch Country Club.  Join our celebration

Fun with friends

After dinner we visited Amy and Joe and family where Paul dove into a chocolate pie head first.  We then went to Luisa’s for a visit and more dessert with Luisa, Mitch and the boys. Becca and Lilly made it a great end to this year’s Thanksgiving.

Pre-Thanksgiving Visit To Disneyland

We went to Downtown Disney and Disneyland today to make final arrangements for Christmas.  As usual, we started and ended up at Catal to have a drink and visit the staff.

Great place to dine

We got our tickets

Yup! It’s Christmas at Disneyland

Relaxing after taking care of business

Busy Day… Worked At Home

We took care of the Topper’s Dance Club invitations (about thee hours) and got them mailed.   We missed seeing Greg at Monday Night’s Malarkey’s rendezvous so we asked Greg to join us at Old Ranch where we did an informal Happy Hour.  We then headed for home and did the treadmill.