Category Archives: Friends

Friends are what the world is about!

Today We Go International!!

Posted on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 by Paul

No gym today, as we planned to take Dianne to the doctor for an eye checkup after her operation.  We moved gym day to Thursday.  Well, around 9:15, Dianne called and asked where we were.  We had a puzzled look … Continue reading →

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Saying Goodbye And Learning Foods!

Posted on Monday, August 17, 2026 by Paul

We were up and moving early because today we had a scheduled beatdown — and yes, we actually paid for it. Truly a brilliant business model: “Please hurt me, here’s my credit card.” We escaped the punishment right at 10:00 … Continue reading →

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We Are Going To See The Cars At The Elks

Posted on Sunday, August 16, 2026 by Paul

Today we look back in history! Yes, today is the day we go shopping for a car we can’t afford!  A new Cadillac or a new Lexus?  Perhaps a Mercedes?  Nope, we are looking for a 1955 Packhard Caribbean! The … Continue reading →

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Friday Has Arrive And We Are Ready!

Posted on Friday, August 14, 2026 by Paul

We rose before the sun, heroic and slightly confused. We marched to the office, where we gulped the coffee with a dramatic wheeze. “Perfect,” Mary said, sipping bravery. Paul opened the email inbox and discovered 147 emails, each apparently urgent … Continue reading →

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Visiting The Elks Twice!!

Posted on Thursday, August 13, 2026 by Paul

We were up early this morning after yesterday’s rest!   Today we visited the Elks twice, once for lunch and then again for dinner dancing. At 9:45 am, we headed to Michaels to get a watercolor picture framed for Bob’s birthday … Continue reading →

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A Busy Day It Is

Posted on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 by Paul

It’s Tuesday, and we are off like a herd of turtles—slow, determined, and occasionally distracted by snacks. We spent several hours working in the office, some of which involved attending to Her Majesty, Grace, who continues to rule the household … Continue reading →

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Sunday Has Arrived! A High Of 91 Is Expected!

Posted on Sunday, August 9, 2026 by Paul

Morning arrived, and the three of us shuffled into the kitchen in search of coffee—also known as liquid eye-opener, heart starter, and the only reason we don’t communicate exclusively in grunts before 9 am. Robin had to head out early … Continue reading →

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Mid Week Crisis Has Begun

Posted on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 by Paul

At 6:46 am, my eyelids flew open like someone had hit the garage door remote, and I launched out of bed with the grace of a startled squirrel. Today is going to be busy—the kind of busy that makes your … Continue reading →

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Monday, We Start All Over Again! (This Is My 4,260th Monday)

Posted on Monday, August 3, 2026 by Paul

I checked, and this is Mary’s 3,872nd Monday!  Therefore, I am ahead by 388 Mondays. We had our coffee, put on our workout clothes, and bravely prepared ourselves for the weekly torture chamber. Yes, it’s Monday—which means we voluntarily drive … Continue reading →

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August Has arrived!

Posted on Saturday, August 1, 2026 by Paul

It was in the 90s again today!  We pretty much stayed inside working in the office.  Mary continued painting the garden gnomes while I worked on the website.  Today, I finished off our March 2026 trip to Hawaii, where we … Continue reading →

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