Category Archives: Friends

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Octoberfest And Fall; All At Once!!

Posted on Friday, September 22, 2023 by Paul

We started our day with coffee and a stroll through our garden, which is thinning with the arrival of fall today at midnight.  We still have a few tomatoes and think we will plant the winter garden in late October … Continue reading →

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D & D; Decorate And Dance!

Posted on Sunday, September 17, 2023 by Paul

We woke up early and began decorating. We unpacked boxes and replaced batteries. The countertops and tabletops were covered with decorations. I got busy outside and put up witch’s hats across the front of the house! We had another witch, … Continue reading →

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Great Fun!!

Posted on Saturday, September 16, 2023 by Paul

While wandering through the garden, we had a delightful surprise – Mr. Hummingbird came to visit us! Although he is difficult to spot, he perched himself for a few seconds, and I quickly grabbed my trusty iPhone to capture some … Continue reading →

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Off To See The Alley Cats!

Posted on Thursday, September 14, 2023 by Paul

We worked hard in the garden for two hours, removing three tomato plants and picking tomatoes to take to Girl’s Night Out. A tomato plant nearing the end of its fruiting phase may produce fewer flowers or stop flowering altogether, … Continue reading →

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We Started EARLY And Ended LATE!

Posted on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 by Paul

We had to walk to the next block and wake up the roosters!  We got up and started moving at 5:30 am since we had an appointment in Newport Beach at 8:30 am sharp.  We hurried through the garden at … Continue reading →

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It’s Patriot Day; A Time To Remember!

Posted on Monday, September 11, 2023 by Paul

Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, and oppose any foe to assure liberty’s survival and success. – John F. Kennedy … Continue reading →

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Family Time!

Posted on Sunday, September 10, 2023 by Paul

At 5:00 a.m., I woke up to a thunderstorm, so I jumped out of bed and headed for the patio, where I witnessed the rain pouring from the sky like a cow peeing on a flat rock! The clock strikes … Continue reading →

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Girls Night Out; Our Favorite Day Of The week

Posted on Thursday, September 7, 2023 by Paul

Upon waking up, I habitually check my messages.  To my surprise, I found a message from BZ, who is currently in Gibraltar and had made a new best friend also named Bob.  BZ is visible on the left of the … Continue reading →

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One More Day Of Relaxation!

Posted on Monday, September 4, 2023 by Paul

Memories: Paul The Ham!  In 1956, during my time in Junior High School, we had various shop classes available to us, including electric, metal, print, and auto shops.  While I took every class except auto shop, I didn’t feel like … Continue reading →

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Day 15; Fearlessly Into The Supposed Storm Go

Posted on Saturday, August 19, 2023 by Paul

At 6:30 am, the seas were calm.  While Mary prepared for her nail appointment, I fetched coffee from the grazing grounds.  The herd of buffalo and elephants hadn’t arrived yet.  The staff remained tense, anticipating the arrival of the Alpha … Continue reading →

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