Category Archives: Friends

Friends are what the world is about!

Sad Day For Us: Colleen Departs For New Hampshire!

Posted on Thursday, December 19, 2024 by Paul

As the saying goes, “All good things must come to an end!”  Colleen’s green card expired, and she had to return to reality: a fantastic husband, three kids, and four grandkids! Before she took off, Colleen graced us with her … Continue reading →

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Mid-Week And Fueled Up To Start Again!

Posted on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 by Paul

Waking up came as a surprise.  I faced the BIG RED ALARM CLOCK, and it stated, in no uncertain terms, “Get off your fat butt and go to the gym!”   Fat butt??  I am looking for the refund button on … Continue reading →

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I B 80

Posted on Sunday, December 15, 2024 by Paul

Today, we celebrate even though tomorrow is officially my birthday (at 4:03 in the afternoon, eighty years ago!) We were all getting ready to leave for Old Ranch around 10:oo am, and the party started at 11:00 am.  The party … Continue reading →

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Gettin’ Ready!

Posted on Saturday, December 14, 2024 by Paul

We were up and going fairly early, preparing for Diane and Pat’s visit for tomorrow’s birthday party. They came into Long Beach at 11:00 am and to Casa Valencia at 12:30 pm, where we spent the rest of the day … Continue reading →

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It Begins! My Oh My!

Posted on Sunday, December 8, 2024 by Paul

Destination #1 is Gulliver’s at the OC Airport for a festive visit with the Packard International Car Club members, Dianne, and the gang!  The parking lot was filled with old Packards, looking like a retirement home for classic cars. I … Continue reading →

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Talk About A Full Day!!

Posted on Friday, December 6, 2024 by Paul

We were blessed because the power returned at 6:30 am after I determined I would have to start the generator.  I tippy-toed out of bed and turned on the heat, racing back under the covers like a scalded hound! It … Continue reading →

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Campus Jax Here We Come!

Posted on Sunday, December 1, 2024 by Paul

Today, we got ready to start decorating by moving thirty-two boxes from the garage into the family room.  We failed and only got about half moved! For the remainder of the day, we  remained in the office until it was … Continue reading →

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Out With The Old; In With The New!

Posted on Saturday, November 30, 2024 by Paul

We got to work early, collecting all the remaining fall and Thanksgiving decor and putting it into one spot for packing!  Soon, the 28 cases of Christmas will arrive, and we will be decorating like mad, hoping to be done … Continue reading →

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Christmas Season Has Started1

Posted on Friday, November 29, 2024 by Paul

We woke at “0-dark thirty”, turned off the turkey carcass pot, and waited until it cooled before deboning the remains.  Then, we chopped up onions, carrots, garlic, and potatoes, added them to the pot, and started heating everything again! After … Continue reading →

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Today We Find Out!

Posted on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 by Paul

We went to bed around 8:00 pm last night after visiting with Irene and making several calls on the Bat Phone.  Connor and Jon called to wish me well. I could not sleep for some reason, so it is 3:40 … Continue reading →

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