Category Archives: Family

Activities involving family/extended family.

Sunday With No Sun, Yet!

Posted on Sunday, June 7, 2026 by Paul

At 6:00 am today, I was successful.  I slipped out of bed without being detected!  Of course, the two pounds of Crisco, a bottle of vegetable oil, and a can of WD-40 were quite helpful, even though they left quite … Continue reading →

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The Kids Are Off, Going Home!

Posted on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 by Paul

We got up early to head to the airport, but first we had to hit UPS and The Original Pancake House—priorities: packages, pancakes, then planes. But before departing, Colleen took her camera into our backyard and took pictures of some … Continue reading →

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T-1; The Great Escape Is Tomorrow!

Posted on Monday, June 1, 2026 by Paul

We were up fairly early and greeted by Mark and Colleen, who clearly had a plan.  Before I knew it, we were all in the car headed to South Coast Plaza Crystal Court, where I was gently—but effectively—hog-tied into buying … Continue reading →

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Today Is Another Family Activity; Shopping And Eating!

Posted on Sunday, May 31, 2026 by Paul

We were up around 8:00 am, by which time Mark had already launched himself toward the co-op to meet up with Joe.  Meanwhile, Colleen, Mary, and I held a very important board meeting around the table—mostly dedicated to solving the … Continue reading →

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Saturday Was A Day Of Kinda Rest

Posted on Saturday, May 30, 2026 by Paul

We were up fairly early and did our necessary chores, like filling pill boxes and moving veggies from yesterday’s trip to H&H Nursery to the garden. My kids ganged up on me and FORCED me to commit to a new … Continue reading →

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Charlie Graduates Today!

Posted on Thursday, May 28, 2026 by Paul

I was up at O-Dark-Thirty with my trusty sidekick, Dr. Mary, and we were off to Long Beach for ANOTHER procedure on the old knogen.  That will make two this week.  My head will be so full of bandages, I … Continue reading →

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On The Run Again!

Posted on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 by Paul

We rearranged our schedule and went to the gym on Tuesday instead of Monday.   I was worried when we arrived at the gym because there were bales of hay and four horses outside.  A new gym machine, perhaps?  Hope, I … Continue reading →

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200 Miles Of Perilous Highway!

Posted on Saturday, May 23, 2026 by Paul

We were up at the crack of dawn, or 6:30 am, whatever comes first, and prepared The Silver Fox for a trip to Northern California, Camarillo to be exact.  After cranking up the old girl (the car, not Mary), she … Continue reading →

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Sliding Into The Weekend!

Posted on Thursday, May 21, 2026 by Paul

It is Thursday, and when I saw the wall clock, I jumped out of bed thinking it was gym time, but alas, I was off by one day!  This week, we did Tuesday and Friday, avoiding the days we went … Continue reading →

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Mid-Week And We Are Off!

Posted on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 by Paul

Today was an anniversary.  It was five years ago today that I moved into Casa Valencia! We had to be on our way to Newport Beach by 8:00 am because Mary is going with Amy to the eye doctor.  We … Continue reading →

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