Category Archives: Friends

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Off To Newport For Surgery

Posted on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 by Paul

We were up and going so early that we drove by the rooster’s house and honked the horn to wake him up!  We were checked into the same-day surgery facility at 8:30 am.  The hospital was right across from the … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day

Posted on Sunday, May 14, 2023 by Paul

Come join us for our Mother’s Day celebration at home.  We had a great time with family and friends!  Mary worked hard, making everything nice. The weather was perfect; it was almost 80 degrees with a slight breeze. We had … Continue reading →

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On The Go!

Posted on Friday, May 12, 2023 by Paul

Where did the day go???  We began, as always, with a quick garden tour and made a list of things for Carlos to take care of.  I built the new planter and placed it behind Casa Valencia Vinyard. The Vego … Continue reading →

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Sinko De Mayo!

Posted on Friday, May 5, 2023 by Paul

While we were thinking about the Elks for the celebration, we found it was “sold out,” meaning wall-to-wall people.  We decided to call Robin, go to Seal Beach, and have a Mexican lunch instead.  It was a good choice.  Remember, … Continue reading →

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The Rain Cometh, So Says The Weatherman!

Posted on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 by Paul

We are learning to observe as we glide through the garden every morning.  We especially look out for our twenty-eight tomato plants because they are vulnerable to many diseases.  Dr. Mary does the initial examination, and then I follow the … Continue reading →

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Work And Play Fills Up The Day!

Posted on Sunday, April 30, 2023 by Paul

We were outside sitting by the fire at 6:00 am and went to work in the garden at 7:00 am.  This time the garden was “the whole backyard.”  We worked for seven hours straight, taking a break for another coffee … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Nancy!

Posted on Saturday, April 29, 2023 by Paul

Today was busy; we were on the go!  We had hair appointments at 9:00 am in Tustin.  We arrived early, so we went to the bakery and got coffee, and shared a blueberry scone. Why did the pastry chef poison … Continue reading →

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Thursday; I Get To See With My New Eye!

Posted on Thursday, April 27, 2023 by Paul

We were off in a trail of dust at 6:05 am, heading toward the doctor’s office and arriving 15 minutes early.  He was surprised, but my sight is now 20-25, and the swelling has yet to complete.  I was amazed … Continue reading →

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We Are Off To See The Swallows!

Posted on Saturday, April 22, 2023 by Paul

We were up early and did our customary walk of the Casa Valencia Arboretum.  Everything was A-OK and the peas are in the final stages of the countdown to blast off (the point where they grow three inches a day!). … Continue reading →

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One More Day And It Will BE Friday!

Posted on Thursday, April 20, 2023 by Paul

The weather was warm today and we liked that after days of freezing cold.  We waddled through the garden examining our efforts and they are doing remarkably well.  We see the growth by the peas which every day climb the … Continue reading →

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