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 Was A Good Day!

Posted on Friday, January 24, 2025 by Paul

Mary and I were moving before 7:00 am and feeling pretty good.  My nose has stopped running, and Mary’s back seemed OK after tripping over the dog again! We spent the morning in the office tackling a mountain of mail … Continue reading →

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It’s Cold!! At 9:30 AM It Was 49 Degrees Outside! Brrrrrrrrr!

Posted on Sunday, January 19, 2025 by Paul

We did not wake up until a little past 7:00 am.  We heard the roosters giggling because they were up first! In the afternoon, we did some chores around the house, and I fixed a big steak for brunch because … Continue reading →

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Sad-A-Day Done Arrived!

Posted on Saturday, January 18, 2025 by Paul

The world keeps spinning, doesn’t it? Today was no exception! We were up and cleaning before the sun was fully awake—by 7:00 am, we were on it. It’s just another busy day, but who doesn’t love a little chaos? Dru … Continue reading →

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Posted on Thursday, January 16, 2025 by Paul

Today, we have two items on the agenda: Girl’s Night Out and dinner with the Linds. The remaining portion of the day will be spent continuing cleaning activities. Today’s targets are Robin’s Nest Closet and Mary’s Closet. We talked a … Continue reading →

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Day Two Without Power!

Posted on Thursday, January 9, 2025 by Paul

Mary was happy I had just bought her a stainless steel teapot because we had gas, water, and tea!!  We sat and looked at each other, knowing we had to leave for Scout’s groomer at 11:15 am. We developed a … Continue reading →

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Who Turned The Lights Off?

Posted on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 by Paul

It was 2:00 am, and the wind was howling like a banshee when I got up to take Scout for a drink.  As soon as I was vertical, Scout galloped down the hallway towards the back door, but to my … Continue reading →

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T-1 Has Arrived! 2025 Will Be Here In An Hour!

Posted on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 by Paul

Visit Our New Year’s Web Site!! I was up at 6:00 am and went to the office, attempting to stay quiet so Mary could get her beauty sleep!  (She does NOT need it, but I offer the option anyway) Around … Continue reading →

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Saturday And We Are Coming Back On-Line; Power Restored; Cough 80% Gone

Posted on Saturday, December 28, 2024 by Paul

We were up bright and late.  It was last 7:40 when we got up.  Being the perfect husband, I got up first, turned up the heat, turned on the bathroom heater, started the coffee maker, and sent Scout out to … Continue reading →

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Sad Day For Us: Colleen Departs For New Hampshire!

Posted on Thursday, December 19, 2024 by Paul

As the saying goes, “All good things must come to an end!”  Colleen’s green card expired, and she had to return to reality: a fantastic husband, three kids, and four grandkids! Before she took off, Colleen graced us with her … Continue reading →

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Is This The Twelfth Day OF Christmas???

Posted on Thursday, December 12, 2024 by Paul

I was up at 6:00 am and ran into Colleen making a quick departure.  She was going to Los Alamitos Joint Forces Base to get a new military ID (their office opens at 5:00 am). As she left, I remembered … Continue reading →

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