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

Success At The Doctors!!

Posted on Thursday, September 4, 2025 by Paul

Scout and I managed to go outside while Mary’s coffee was being made.  We talk and get ready for the day! Today we are firing on all eight!  Massive good news and success!   We were up early to get to … Continue reading →

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Hello Elks Twice!

Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2025 by Paul

We were up early so we could beat the weather.  It was supposed to be in the mid-90s today.  The first thing we did was bring the veggies from the front yard to the garden.  They were watered automatically in … Continue reading →

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Time To Be A Cut Up!

Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 by Paul

We had to be in Long Beach for an 8:00 am appointment with the skin surgeon.  Another outbreak of skin cancer requires it to be removed.  At this rate, I may be down to 190 pounds in a few years! … Continue reading →

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The Week Is Almost Done!

Posted on Thursday, August 14, 2025 by Paul

5:15 am, the alarm goes off, and we jump out of bed to start the day.  Mary has a PT appointment in Orange at 7:30 am, but it takes time to get ready and look good. Mary wore her red … Continue reading →

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Taking A Sick Day!

Posted on Saturday, August 9, 2025 by Paul

Mary woke up with a cold this morning, so I brought in toast, coffee, apple sauce, and a fresh peach from Harry & David.  I knew she was not feeling well!   Keeping the Energizer Bunny horizontal on such a beautiful … Continue reading →

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Oh My! Liar Liar, Pants On Fire!!

Posted on Thursday, August 7, 2025 by Paul

I was shocked by the numbers revealed: 195.3 pounds!  Oh my, I need to skip more meals.  Skipping meals is a no-no, so I will order a hockey puck (hamburger patty sans everything) for lunch with iced tea! With Mary’s … Continue reading →

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Let’s Go For A Drive

Posted on Sunday, August 3, 2025 by Paul

When we got up, we decided to go to the Elks Annual Car Show at the Lodge.  We expected a few cars, but there were probably 150-200 cars and bikes on display!  I fell in love with the 1957 Ford … Continue reading →

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Today We Celebrate!

Posted on Thursday, July 24, 2025 by Paul

After swimming last night, Mary’s eyes didn’t open until 8:00 am, and then they were at half-mast.  I only beat her by thirty minutes.  Then I remembered, “The average person needs five more minutes of sleep.” We headed to the … Continue reading →

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Another Full Day!

Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2025 by Paul

It’s Sunday, and we’re in for a great day!   We did work in the garden for about two hours, but then we needed to rest for the Starkighters tribute to the 100th anniversary of the Grand Old Opry! The kids … Continue reading →

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A Fifth Anniversary Is Coming Up!

Posted on Thursday, July 17, 2025 by Paul

We spent a couple of hours working in the garden before getting ready for Girl’s Night Out at the Elks.  The first Girl’s Night Out visit was on July 23, 2020, when Bob Z, Mike A, and Bill C. pulled … Continue reading →

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Always On Saturday!

Posted on Saturday, July 12, 2025 by Paul

We sat on the patio with Robin for two hours shooting the s**t, and then when Robin headed for home, we broke out the gardening tools and got underway.  Talking to myself is okay.  Answering back is risky. Robin said … Continue reading →

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Friday Has Arrived! The Weekend Gets Near!

Posted on Friday, July 11, 2025 by Paul

Yes, I know it’s Friday, but we had a doctor’s visit on Monday, so we rescheduled the gym for today.  That gave me two extra days without pain.   I was asked which exercise I enjoyed the best, and I answered! … Continue reading →

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It’s Thursday And That Means “Girl’s Night out!”

Posted on Thursday, July 10, 2025 by Paul

The day was so pretty that we went to the patio to drink our coffee.   While we were outside on the patio, we spoke with Joe to bring him up to date on the medical situation.  Since we’re going to … Continue reading →

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Saturday, Time To Dance!

Posted on Saturday, June 28, 2025 by Paul

Another lazy morning.  Scout wanted out at 5:30 am, so I got up and sent him on his way.  I went back to bed thinking I would get up in a few minutes.  Oh dear, it was almost 8:00 am … Continue reading →

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Thursday And We All Know What That Means!

Posted on Thursday, June 26, 2025 by Paul

We are off to the Elks today.  I took a quick walk in the garden and ate six beautiful plums!  They are just about perfect now, but can I eat fifty plums in two days? I researched on the Internet … Continue reading →

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Girls Night Out, Doctor, Dancing…We Had A Full Day!

Posted on Thursday, June 19, 2025 by Paul

My cousin Claudia had her 81st birthday today.  She came with us to see Dad off at the pier when he went to Hawaii on the Matson Hawaiian Pilot cargo ship! I know Mary loves me, but I heard from … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day 2025

Posted on Sunday, June 15, 2025 by Paul

Join us on the website for the full celebration! I wish it were true, but alas, we are going to have brunch at the Elks and then see the Elvis Presley show. The Elks Father’s Day Lunch not only features … Continue reading →

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Saturday And We Are Again BUSY!!!

Posted on Saturday, June 7, 2025 by Paul

Today, we work and then play… sounds normal!  Well, when I was getting ready to go outside and tend to the garden, I was accosted by the Mrs. (I think it was her, as I couldn’t see through the clothes … Continue reading →

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Be Prepared, Very Prepared!

Posted on Friday, May 30, 2025 by Paul

Oh my… We checked the calendar, and we are free until 5:00 pm, when the Elks will be hosting Larry Fresch and his band for a night of dancing and tomfoolery! During the day, we relaxed and did some work … Continue reading →

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A Normal Thursday…. Normal??

Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2025 by Paul

It’s 5:00 am, and there I am, minding my own business, when Alexa erupts with violent sounds, screaming, “Get up, get up now!!”  So, I bounce out of bed, asking myself what is going on.  Then it dawned on me … Continue reading →

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