Category Archives: Working Around House

A Got To Wake Up The Roosters

Posted on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 by Paul

What do you call a rooster who’s abusive to his kids? An egg beater! My alarm on the iPhone and on Alexa went off at 4:45 AM to get ready to pick up Irene at her place in Long Beach … Continue reading →

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More Homes To See

Posted on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 by Paul

We were busier than a politician before a photo op. First thing this morning we talked to our friend who runs his own foundation repair company out of Riverside. He said a $15K geology report would be needed plus probably … Continue reading →

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Busy Day; Our First Setback

Posted on Monday, April 12, 2021 by Paul

I am busier than a one-legged man in a butt-kickin’ contest. Up early, I worked around the house for a while.  Mary called when she was on her way to work.  She had a half-day, so we decided to meet … Continue reading →

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Things Are Moving Along!

Posted on Sunday, April 11, 2021 by Paul

What part of the chicken can you make music with? The drumstick. Today we did nothing, zip, nada.  This week was tough getting the house staged.  I was on the phone with the real estate folks and watched some TV.  … Continue reading →

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Up And Raring To Go!

Posted on Saturday, April 10, 2021 by Paul

Morning is wonderful. Its only drawback is that it comes at such an inconvenient time of day. Mary drove over to visit my house as there were some last-minute things to do.  We decided to go to Old Ranch for … Continue reading →

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More Work… More Work! Eek!

Posted on Thursday, April 8, 2021 by Paul

 Mary told me to stop acting like a flamingo, so I had to put my foot down. I was up at the crack of dawn, being careful to be quiet so Mary could sleep.  She worked alongside me yesterday all … Continue reading →

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My Ear Hurts!

Posted on Friday, April 2, 2021 by Paul

I have Van Gogh’s ear for music! Mary worked today, so I stayed home and fought the battle of the continuous chores; there is always something to do around a house. Then the phone begins to ring and ring.  I … Continue reading →

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Work Work Work!

Posted on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 by Paul

Did you hear about the semi-colon that broke the law? He was given two consecutive sentences. We worked today!  We cleaned the house as a real estate person is coming tomorrow about renting Mary’s house, the two-story situation is getting … Continue reading →

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Saturday Morning And We Are Hard At Work!

Posted on Saturday, March 27, 2021 by Paul

The Man Who Created Autocorrect Has Died. Resturant In Peace. We were up early and attacked the garden with vigor.  We worked over three hours pulling weeds, harvesting various veggies, planting corn, and mulching.  The garden is looking good and … Continue reading →

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Just Kicking Back…

Posted on Thursday, March 25, 2021 by Paul

I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead; tomorrow hasn’t arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I’m going to be happy in … Continue reading →

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