Category Archives: Working Around House

Monday Was Labor Day, And We Labored!

Posted on Monday, September 7, 2026 by Paul

We were up early because our gym was open and waiting for us! My trainer put me through the hoops! In addition to the five-mile bike ride, I got to sit on a big rubber ball and do the twist! … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready!

Posted on Saturday, September 5, 2026 by Paul

We were up early and dressed to get ready for tomorrow’s party, come rain or shine! We are still talking about last night’s Beatles show! We worked on the front and back patios, plus did some trimming and working with … Continue reading →

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We Had A Surprise Visitor!

Posted on Thursday, August 27, 2026 by Paul

We had a 9:00 am appointment with Amy and her eye doctor, so we had to be up at 6:30 am to get ready and head to Newport Beach. As soon as we arose, we headed to the kitchen to … Continue reading →

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Another Hot Day In Paradise!

Posted on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 by Paul

Tuesday, and we’re already off to the races because: a) Mary has her painting class, and b) I had to wait for Home Depot to deliver a new refrigerator. While I was working in the garage, I had some time … Continue reading →

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Saying Goodbye And Learning Foods!

Posted on Monday, August 17, 2026 by Paul

We were up and moving early because today we had a scheduled beatdown — and yes, we actually paid for it. Truly a brilliant business model: “Please hurt me, here’s my credit card.” We escaped the punishment right at 10:00 … Continue reading →

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Posted on Saturday, August 15, 2026 by Paul

Good morning!  On this day in 1914, the Panama Canal opened for traffic. The SS Ancon, a cargo and passenger ship, was the first vessel to navigate the canal.   We just went through the canal two years ago. We had our … Continue reading →

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We Are Having A Mid-Week Crisis!

Posted on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 by Paul

We slept late because yesterday apparently tried to kill us. We woke up with just enough time to throw on our “exercise costumes” and sprint out the door like two aging superheroes whose only power is being late. We arrived, … Continue reading →

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Dang, The Week Started Early!

Posted on Monday, August 10, 2026 by Paul

We were up bright and painfully early this morning because it was that sacred time of the week: our bi-weekly flagellation session at Peak Performance — otherwise known as “paying professionals to turn us into damp laundry.” We walked in wearing clean, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Has Arrived! A High Of 91 Is Expected!

Posted on Sunday, August 9, 2026 by Paul

Morning arrived, and the three of us shuffled into the kitchen in search of coffee—also known as liquid eye-opener, heart starter, and the only reason we don’t communicate exclusively in grunts before 9 am. Robin had to head out early … Continue reading →

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It Is Saturday And We Are At Work Bright And Early.

Posted on Saturday, August 8, 2026 by Paul

It’s 9:00 am, and we are outside working our little fingers to the bone! I marched into the veggie garden at dawn (OK, 9 am) carrying a zucchini seedling like it was a royal baby.  Mary, meanwhile, stood beside her … Continue reading →

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