Category Archives: Elks

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

Tomatomania Minus One!

Posted on Friday, February 27, 2026 by Paul

We calculated it, and we have 65 days until we celebrate WNGD.  We are getting prepared as the days get longer and the time is about to change!  We love WNGD! Since we had some time before the outside temperature … Continue reading →

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Woooooooosh!

Posted on Friday, February 27, 2026 by Paul

Talk about “on the go!”  We were up doing our thing, and then it was time to go to the Elks for “Girls Night Out”. Lunch was fun, but Iris was not feeling well, so she stayed home. After lunch, … Continue reading →

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The Electric Slide Was Shocking!

Posted on Sunday, February 22, 2026 by Paul

Today should be pretty slow—unless you count the Santa Ana Elks Lodge Line Dancing Class, where we signed up with Dianne to learn some new steps. After a cup of coffee and a few chores around the house (aka my … Continue reading →

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More Water And Country Music

Posted on Thursday, February 19, 2026 by Paul

Today will be wet, at least from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm.  That is excellent news since we are going to Girls Night Out at the Elks, and then to a doctor’s appointment, and then to Cerritos Center for the … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentine’s Day!!

Posted on Saturday, February 14, 2026 by Paul

We were up and moving early and joined Colleen at the breakfast room table for a pot of coffee and a recreation of last night’s family dinner. Colleen is beside herself with excitement to be going to her mom’s birthday … Continue reading →

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Time For “Girls Night Out!”

Posted on Thursday, February 12, 2026 by Paul

We have no idea what happened, but we didn’t get up until almost 8:15 am.  Apparently, “lounging around reading and watching TV” is an extreme sport—and we absolutely crushed it. We enjoyed our morning coffee with Colleen, who demonstrated the … Continue reading →

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It’s That Day!!

Posted on Thursday, February 5, 2026 by Paul

I planned to sneak Mary away for a rendezvous at the Elks at noon, although she said she prefers I use the front door!  So we had our coffee instead, and then we traveled in The Silver Fox to the … Continue reading →

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A Day To Recover; An Evening To Party!

Posted on Saturday, January 24, 2026 by Paul

Mary slept past 8:00 am this morning, and let me tell you, that’s like Bigfoot getting caught on camera—it just never happens!  But after all the meds she took to relieve the pain, we totally understand why.  I mean, with … Continue reading →

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The Only Thing That Changes Is The Weather!

Posted on Thursday, January 22, 2026 by Paul

Last week it was so hot that I considered applying SPF 1000 just to step outside. This week, it’s like Mother Nature’s gone bipolar—highs in the 60s and rain! At this rate, my wardrobe is just going to be a … Continue reading →

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Another Fun Day Begins!

Posted on Sunday, January 18, 2026 by Paul

After five days of Spring Cleaning, we decided to take a break and have a fun day!  Because after removing enough dust bunnies to start our own petting zoo and finding a lost sock from 2018, we realized our sanity … Continue reading →

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