Category Archives: Elks

It’s Thursday And That Means…

Posted on Thursday, August 8, 2024 by Paul

We decided to take it easy today, so we worked in the garden for an hour, filling up the last of the 100-gallon trash cans. Then, it was time to zip into the shower and get ready to get our … Continue reading →

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T – Minus Five!

Posted on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 by Paul

This morning was supposed to be all about packing for our upcoming trip, but we got so engrossed in tending to the garden that we lost track of time! The garden had its own plans for us. We’re juggling preparing … Continue reading →

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Thursday Was Fun!

Posted on Thursday, June 27, 2024 by Paul

It is Thursday, so a trip to the Elks at lunchtime is in order.  But before leaving, we skulked to the garden, watching out for that terrible wild wabbit!  To our horror, there was no wrabbit but he left his … Continue reading →

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Happy Father’s Day!

Posted on Sunday, June 16, 2024 by Paul

My eyes opened at 6:00 am, and Mary was gone. After attempting several times to get vertical, I found my robe. While turning the corner to go to the kitchen, Mary jumped out of nowhere and yelled, “Happy Father’s Day.” … Continue reading →

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No Gardening Today! Yeah!

Posted on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 by Paul

After all the ‘haircuts’ in the past four days, we’re finally starting to spot those elusive big tomatoes! Mr. Stripey is showing off now. It will be just two more weeks, and he’ll be strutting his stuff like a top … Continue reading →

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It’s A Dance Day!

Posted on Sunday, May 19, 2024 by Paul

Today, we packed Ireland. I have all the cleaning done and am trying to figure out how to pack it with minimal wrinkling (the Manor House has in-house dry cleaning, just in case). Mary’s clothes come out fine, but mine, … Continue reading →

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Thursday Has Arrived!

Posted on Thursday, May 16, 2024 by Paul

We were up and moving early and walked in the garden. We enjoy seeing the dew on the leaves and the dew shines like little diamonds on mornings when the Sun is out. Morning is wonderful.  Its only drawback is … Continue reading →

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Another Busy Day!

Posted on Thursday, May 9, 2024 by Paul

June Gloom has come early this year.  The sky is grey every morning, but by noon, the sky is blue, and the birds are flying backward to see where they have been! May and June are typically the cloudiest months … Continue reading →

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What A Day!

Posted on Friday, May 3, 2024 by Paul

It’s Friday, so it’s time to stop working and rest. We walked the garden, and the roses were amazing—almost like they were plugged into a power source somewhere! These little roses produce summer blossoms and look like the Irish butter … Continue reading →

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T-1; The Countdown Continues!

Posted on Thursday, April 4, 2024 by Paul

Giggle Time: We both slept until 6:30 am, so we must have been tired. When Mother Nature called, I got up twice during the night but did not go into the office; I returned to bed. Scout was worried. He … Continue reading →

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