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Category Archives: Doctor
Friday And We Are Off And Running!
6:30 am, and we are up and getting ready to head out to our first stop of the day, the Vampire. I studied all night for the blood test, and I think I’m ready to go. No food until the … Continue reading
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Thursday Has Come On Stage; We Shall Celebrate!
We woke up at 7:00 am and headed to Huntington Beach to visit Mary’s former office partner, who is an optician. Mary thought her glasses needed some adjustments. However, after the check-up, there was very little change, so she didn’t … Continue reading
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Oh My, A New Week Begins!
I did the math; this morning begins the 4,191st week since I came into this world. Mary is a piker; it has been only 3,803 weeks since May 26, 1952. I plan to celebrate my 5,000th week with my bride … Continue reading
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Hell Of A Way To Start The Day!
The day was going to be pretty, with temperatures in the mid-70s and a small breeze. But when I arose, I was having a difficult time breathing, and it was difficult to walk. Mary got up a little bit after … Continue reading
Girls Night Out Starts At Noon!
We were lazy this morning and did not rise and shine until after 7:30 am. We rose but did not shine. Mary and I went sweet pea picking because we were going to the Elks, and Mary liked to bring … Continue reading
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Busy Doing Nothing!
We had to be in Irvine at 8:00 am for Mary’s doctor’s appointment on Wednesday. We got up at 5:30 am, got ready, and exited the house at 7:00 am sharp. Using GPS and our common sense (knowing the freeway … Continue reading
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On The Go! Go! Go!
We had no idea when the day started that we would be on the road most of the day. We walked the garden and observed the artichokes, which are coming along just fine. It appears the steel mesh is doing … Continue reading
We Know What Money Laundering Is Now!
We got a call from Leah, our friend and travel agent, and we made our reservations to spend Christmas and New Year’s at the South Pole! Almost a month away from home, wow! The things you do when you get … Continue reading
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Monday Was Slow…
About this sign… when Mary is on the phone and ATTEMPTS to phonetically spell her last name, I almost lose control of the car when she says something like, “My last name is Côté, Caterpillar Octopus Tarantula Enuresis*.” *A post word … Continue reading
On The Go We Are!
Today was super busy, starting with a quick garden tour and preparing for a Costa Mesa funeral at 11:00 am. We departed the celebration of left and returned home only to rest for a few minutes and then head to … Continue reading