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 Has Arrived; We Face It Together!

Posted on Friday, May 23, 2025 by Paul

A stroll in the garden is quite peaceful. We can hear the bees buzzing, the birds chirping, and the elephants moving through the trees near the vineyard. There has been no wind this year, so the Santa Rosa plum tress … Continue reading →

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Sunday Was A Busy Day!

Posted on Sunday, May 18, 2025 by Paul

It’s morning, and our walking hooves are on and ready to take on the day!  We played the waiting game for about an hour until the outside temperature hit a toasty 65 degrees—because stepping outside in anything less would be … Continue reading →

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Saturday Has Arrived Full Of Clouds And Drizzle!

Posted on Saturday, May 17, 2025 by Paul

Robin was up early; she went to the kitchen.  I was up early; I went to the office.  When Mary arose, we all got together.  We chatted and talked to Colleen to check up on Calhan’s progress. So what do … Continue reading →

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A Typical Thursday!

Posted on Thursday, May 15, 2025 by Paul

There were no big plans today except for Girls Night Out.  We did take our morning walk, and I made it 0.7 miles, only sitting down once, a new record.  We snapped a couple of shots of our front yard. … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day!

Posted on Sunday, May 11, 2025 by Paul

I had my marching orders.  At 8:15 am, I was off to the flower store to get roses for all the ladies joining us today, thirteen, I think!  I succeeded in my assignment, and I rewarded myself with a donut … Continue reading →

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Spring Has Re-Sprung! It Was 82 Degrees Today!!

Posted on Thursday, May 8, 2025 by Paul

Robin departed early this morning, and we did not even hear her make her escape!  I took the baby out at 6:00 am and returned to bed only to get up at 8:00 am.   Mary adjusted my pills as the … Continue reading →

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A Great Day Was Had By All!

Posted on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 by Paul

We were up at 7:00 am and getting ready for our morning trek to the gym.  I almost decided to stay home and then I heard this little voice say, “Suck it up and go to the gym.” I’m not … Continue reading →

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May Day!

Posted on Thursday, May 1, 2025 by Paul

A quick look at the calendar revealed today was May 1st, Mayday!  The tradition began about 2,000 years ago.  The significance of the maypole dance is to celebrate or encourage fertility.  The tree or pole can be considered a phallic … Continue reading →

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Friday And We Are Off And Running!

Posted on Friday, April 25, 2025 by Paul

6:30 am, and we are up and getting ready to head out to our first stop of the day, the Vampire.  I studied all night for the blood test, and I think I’m ready to go.  No food until the … Continue reading →

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The Week Has Gone; Friday Has Arrived!

Posted on Friday, April 18, 2025 by Paul

Last night was Scout’s night to roar.  He went to bed by himself at 9:00 pm, so I thought this would be easy.  At 11 pm, 1 am, 3 am, and 3:15 am, I was alerted to his needs and … Continue reading →

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Thursday Has Come On Stage; We Shall Celebrate!

Posted on Thursday, April 17, 2025 by Paul

We woke up at 7:00 am and headed to Huntington Beach to visit Mary’s former office partner, who is an optician. Mary thought her glasses needed some adjustments. However, after the check-up, there was very little change, so she didn’t … Continue reading →

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A “Normal” Sunday!

Posted on Sunday, April 13, 2025 by Paul

Robin crashed at our place last night, likely plotting her strategy for conquering the Spring Boutique at the Elks Lodge. I suspect she was scheming to outshop everyone while wearing her lucky shopping socks!  She was undoubtedly welcome since I … Continue reading →

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Girls Night Out Starts At Noon!

Posted on Thursday, April 10, 2025 by Paul

We were lazy this morning and did not rise and shine until after 7:30 am.  We rose but did not shine.   Mary and I went sweet pea picking because we were going to the Elks, and Mary liked to bring … Continue reading →

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Work Work Work….Dance!

Posted on Sunday, April 6, 2025 by Paul

The weather forecast was for a beautiful day, so knowing our weather forecaster, we were ready for a tycoon and a lot of rain.   But a miracle occurred, the weatherman was key-wrecked!!!  It was a wonderful day with temperatures in … Continue reading →

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Planning To Plan Is Tiring!

Posted on Thursday, April 3, 2025 by Paul

Happy Birthday to our oldest grandson, Jonathan! Thirty-five years young, he and Sarah were such a joy to be with this summer as we toured the Caribbean together. This morning, we took it slow and got our coffee before walking … Continue reading →

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Work Work Work!

Posted on Friday, March 28, 2025 by Paul

After our cup of coffee and the morning garden tour, we got ready to go to the Elks for Girls Night Out, but first, a stop at Home Depot was required!  We needed supplies! We got some strawberries, flowers, watermelons, … Continue reading →

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We Are Having Our Mid-Week Crisis!

Posted on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 by Paul

We go to the gym with our first-aid kits and handwritten 3×5 cards with “If Found, Please Call 555-55-5555 or 911” printed clearly. After the 90-minute workout, we are often in a daze and wander around the parking lot looking … Continue reading →

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Hello Tuesday, Are You Ready For Us???

Posted on Friday, March 21, 2025 by Paul

Step 1: Open your eyes; Step 2: Make your way to the kitchen; Step 3: Make coffee! Now, the world can start! Astronomical spring began on March 20, 2025, at 2:01 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time in the Northern Hemisphere. We were ready … Continue reading →

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Sunday And We Worked And Played!

Posted on Sunday, March 16, 2025 by Paul

We got up, dressed in our cleanest dirty work clothes, and hit the yard running, as we had oodles of veggies to plant today! Our neighbor was worried about his fruit trees not having oranges, so I texted him this … Continue reading →

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Celebration Time!

Posted on Saturday, March 15, 2025 by Paul

We were up early because we needed to go to H&H Nursery, our favorite place to shop for veggies.  They had a super selection, and the plants were less expensive than those at Roger’s Gardens. Mary found some peppers we … Continue reading →

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