Category Archives: Elks

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

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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Talk About A Full Day!!

Posted on Friday, December 6, 2024 by Paul

We were blessed because the power returned at 6:30 am after I determined I would have to start the generator.  I tippy-toed out of bed and turned on the heat, racing back under the covers like a scalded hound! It … Continue reading →

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Today We Find Out What Happened!!

Posted on Thursday, December 5, 2024 by Paul

First things first!  HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ROBIN, wherever you are!  This is Robin’s first time unable to celebrate her birthday in a hundred years, but we shall proceed to celebrate anyway! She decided to visit her work friends in Arizona. It … Continue reading →

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We Took The Day Off!

Posted on Thursday, November 21, 2024 by Paul

We did not even get up early.  We had our coffee and got ready for the Girl’s Night Out activity at the Elks.  We visited our dear friends and then returned to the house to do our chores, which meant … Continue reading →

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