Category Archives: Working Around House

Oh My, We Are Going To Be Busy!

Posted on Friday, November 15, 2024 by Paul

This morning, we reviewed our calendar packed with activities for the next six weeks. Sometimes, there is a 30-minute window between event #1 and event #2, which gives us time to breathe. I often think of Aunt Opal’s little house … Continue reading →

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…And Another Week Begins!

Posted on Monday, November 11, 2024 by Paul

We got a Frameo from Jacquie (our grand-daughter) with a picture of a varmint she found in her backyard, FYI: This website was established Tuesday 26th of December 1995 and is 28 years, 10 months and 16 days old today! We were … Continue reading →

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No More Diddly-Squats; We Worked All Day!

Posted on Sunday, November 10, 2024 by Paul

We rolled out of bed at 7:00 am, ready to tackle the day, but first, let’s say our emails were in bigger need of a clean-up than a toddler’s playroom. I was so groggy this morning that I had to … Continue reading →

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Diddly Squat! That’s What We Did Today!!!

Posted on Saturday, November 9, 2024 by Paul

This morning, we looked at the calendar, and it was empty, as nothing was planned. We went to our office, read our mail, and then decided to do precisely that—diddly squat. We wandered through the house, doing little things that … Continue reading →

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Girls Night Out! More Bad News!

Posted on Thursday, November 7, 2024 by Paul

All remains dark!!  No lights, no power, no heat, and NO COFFEE!  Edisons broadcast  said perhaps 9:00 pm tonight! Mary, being the smarty-pants that she is, lit off the stove with a thing called a match, so we had hot … Continue reading →

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Oh My!

Posted on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 by Paul

We were up early and getting ready to go to the heart doctor to get a heart stress test to make sure I could get through the upcoming surgery. The accuracy of chemical stress tests (also known as pharmacological stress … Continue reading →

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Off The The Gym And Then We Rested!

Posted on Monday, November 4, 2024 by Paul

I tried getting up early and dressing like a coconut so Mary could not find me and make me go to the gym!  It did not work.  She said she spotted two skinny white legs and knew it was me! … Continue reading →

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Exercise Day!!

Posted on Sunday, November 3, 2024 by Paul

At either 4:00 am or 5:00  am, Scout got fired!  He pawed my bed and asked to go out.  OK, I can accept one interruption because I had to “go out” also.  Back in bed, I went, chilled to the … Continue reading →

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Ouch! Ache Soreness! Agony!

Posted on Monday, October 28, 2024 by Paul

We pushed, pulled, stretched, and lifted! After 30 minutes on the bike and an hour of exercise, we lost 375 calories. Then, we went to the local bakery and enjoyed an “Energy Bar” and a “Latte,” which also contains 375 … Continue reading →

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We Are Off To The Elks!!

Posted on Thursday, October 24, 2024 by Paul

We worked in the office, trying to find the top of the pile of paper and paying bills—oh my! We made progress after a good cup of coffee and getting the old heart started. Mary’s stack is only 8″ high, … Continue reading →

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