Category Archives: Memories

As I age, specific memories come back, and I will share those that may interest my friends and family!

Christmas 2024 Has Arrived

Posted on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 by Paul

I was up early, not because I wanted to see Santa but because I was having a coughing attack!  Mary brought my hot tea, and I pushed my nose into Vick’s vaporizer for a couple of hours and popped pills … Continue reading →

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I B 80

Posted on Sunday, December 15, 2024 by Paul

Today, we celebrate even though tomorrow is officially my birthday (at 4:03 in the afternoon, eighty years ago!) We were all getting ready to leave for Old Ranch around 10:oo am, and the party started at 11:00 am.  The party … Continue reading →

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Out With The Old; In With The New!

Posted on Saturday, November 30, 2024 by Paul

We got to work early, collecting all the remaining fall and Thanksgiving decor and putting it into one spot for packing!  Soon, the 28 cases of Christmas will arrive, and we will be decorating like mad, hoping to be done … Continue reading →

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Today We Find Out!

Posted on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 by Paul

We went to bed around 8:00 pm last night after visiting with Irene and making several calls on the Bat Phone.  Connor and Jon called to wish me well. I could not sleep for some reason, so it is 3:40 … Continue reading →

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Day 5 – A Time To Visit!

Posted on Monday, September 30, 2024 by Paul

 Day 1 – Day 2 – Day 3 – Day 4 – Day 5 – Day 6 – Day 7 – Day 8 – Day 9  We were up by eight and decided to have breakfast at the B&B before … Continue reading →

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I Was A Sad Day, David Reidy 1942-2024

Posted on Sunday, September 22, 2024 by Paul

OBITUARY David George Reidy, 81, of Santa Ana, California, passed away on September 8, 2024. He was born on November 19, 1942, in Plymouth, New Hampshire. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Dianne Phyllis Reidy. David attended … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Irene!!!

Posted on Saturday, August 3, 2024 by Paul

Join The Fun On Our Website The day began with “Oh No!  I left the sprinklers on!!!”  Lying in bed, I heard water and looked outside; the table and chairs were getting a bath.  It’s 5:00 am, so I figured … Continue reading →

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Happy Anniversary!

Posted on Sunday, July 28, 2024 by Paul

It was four years ago today that Mary and I had our first “date”—or, as I like to call it, the quarter-century in the making. We finally upgraded from dance friends to potential lovebirds, leaving everyone in the Starlighters Dance … Continue reading →

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Day 14 – Ft. Lauderdale, Here We Come!

Posted on Friday, July 26, 2024 by Paul

We woke up early and eagerly sipped our coffee.  Mary switched on Fox News to catch up on the latest events while I wrapped up yesterday’s Daily Diary, which allowed me to relive the day! While watching the daily cruise … Continue reading →

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Day 13 – Amber Cove In The Dominican Republic!

Posted on Thursday, July 25, 2024 by Paul

The Energizer Bunny was already up and hopping at 6:15 am, buzzing around the cabin like a bunny on a mission, getting all revved up for a trip to the tourist traps! Located in the province of Puerto Plata in … Continue reading →

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