Category Archives: Elks

Mary and I are both Elks and we enjoy participating in their events and joining with our friends for special occasions!

Thursday Has Arrived; We Face It Together!

Posted on Friday, May 23, 2025 by Paul

A stroll in the garden is quite peaceful. We can hear the bees buzzing, the birds chirping, and the elephants moving through the trees near the vineyard. There has been no wind this year, so the Santa Rosa plum tress … Continue reading →

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Sunday Was A Busy Day!

Posted on Sunday, May 18, 2025 by Paul

It’s morning, and our walking hooves are on and ready to take on the day!  We played the waiting game for about an hour until the outside temperature hit a toasty 65 degrees—because stepping outside in anything less would be … Continue reading →

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Saturday Has Arrived Full Of Clouds And Drizzle!

Posted on Saturday, May 17, 2025 by Paul

Robin was up early; she went to the kitchen.  I was up early; I went to the office.  When Mary arose, we all got together.  We chatted and talked to Colleen to check up on Calhan’s progress. So what do … Continue reading →

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A Typical Thursday!

Posted on Thursday, May 15, 2025 by Paul

There were no big plans today except for Girls Night Out.  We did take our morning walk, and I made it 0.7 miles, only sitting down once, a new record.  We snapped a couple of shots of our front yard. … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day!

Posted on Sunday, May 11, 2025 by Paul

I had my marching orders.  At 8:15 am, I was off to the flower store to get roses for all the ladies joining us today, thirteen, I think!  I succeeded in my assignment, and I rewarded myself with a donut … Continue reading →

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Spring Has Re-Sprung! It Was 82 Degrees Today!!

Posted on Thursday, May 8, 2025 by Paul

Robin departed early this morning, and we did not even hear her make her escape!  I took the baby out at 6:00 am and returned to bed only to get up at 8:00 am.   Mary adjusted my pills as the … Continue reading →

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A Great Day Was Had By All!

Posted on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 by Paul

We were up at 7:00 am and getting ready for our morning trek to the gym.  I almost decided to stay home and then I heard this little voice say, “Suck it up and go to the gym.” I’m not … Continue reading →

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May Day!

Posted on Thursday, May 1, 2025 by Paul

A quick look at the calendar revealed today was May 1st, Mayday!  The tradition began about 2,000 years ago.  The significance of the maypole dance is to celebrate or encourage fertility.  The tree or pole can be considered a phallic … Continue reading →

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Friday And We Are Off And Running!

Posted on Friday, April 25, 2025 by Paul

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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The Week Has Gone; Friday Has Arrived!

Posted on Friday, April 18, 2025 by Paul

Last night was Scout’s night to roar.  He went to bed by himself at 9:00 pm, so I thought this would be easy.  At 11 pm, 1 am, 3 am, and 3:15 am, I was alerted to his needs and … Continue reading →

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