Category Archives: Holidays

We love all of the holidays becuase it means we get to see the kids and grand kids and great grandkids

We Keep Celebrating

Posted on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 by Paul

The day started brilliantly with a steaming cup of coffee because we’d be sad zombies without it. We then dove into our computers, battling the inbox like it was a rogue robot trying to take over the world. Deleting old … Continue reading →

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Tonight We Shall Beware Of Ghosts And Goblins

Posted on Thursday, October 31, 2024 by Paul

Witch-ing you a Happy Halloween! When I met Mary, it was love at first bite. Try the sound  (Click the small arrow), but be prepared! We are ready to greet trick-or-treaters like it’s a red carpet-event. Just us, a bucket … Continue reading →

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Sunday And Time For Fun!

Posted on Sunday, October 20, 2024 by Paul

The morning was fantastic, and we could see 100 miles.  There was not a cloud in the sky, and the temperature was forecasted to be 80 degrees.  We had a tiny breakfast and prepared to depart for the Elks at … Continue reading →

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Getting Serviced!

Posted on Friday, October 11, 2024 by Paul

Alexa woke me up at 6:30 am.  I jumped out of bed, scratched my head, and wondered what she wanted.  After a few minutes, I remembered that the Silver Fox needed his 50,000th-mile checkup.  I had an appointment at Tustin … Continue reading →

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Halloween Has Arrived!

Posted on Friday, August 30, 2024 by Paul

Yes, we know it is not even September yet, but we are in the mood for the holiday season to begin.  Last night, Robin and Mary started the yearly calendar coordination activities as we have to plan for: Halloween pumpkin … Continue reading →

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Day 14 1/2 – Disembarking And Flying Home!

Posted on Saturday, July 27, 2024 by Paul

Finally, at 6:30 am, we got up and began the final packing activities: our carry-ons. It’s like trying to fit 15 pounds of, you know what, into a five-pound bag. After some struggle, a little force, a few hydraulic tools, … Continue reading →

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Happy 4th Of July

Posted on Thursday, July 4, 2024 by Paul

Happy Birthday, America. May you have many, many more. You can see all the photos on our website! We were up early as we are having company this afternoon and want to be ready! Everyone began showing up at noon … 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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Happy Mother’s Day!

Posted on Sunday, May 12, 2024 by Paul

We are having family and friends over to celebrate at 11:00 am, so we needed to be up and get things ready!  We called Colleen to thank her for Mary’s Mother’s Day gift; Mary loves frogs! By 10:00 am, we … Continue reading →

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Out And About!

Posted on Saturday, March 16, 2024 by Paul

Take a minute and listed to “The Carlton Weaver” Did You Know? In the summer of 1787, the journeymen weavers of the Calton started to agitate for a wage increase. The dispute grew bitter, with the strikers cutting the webs … Continue reading →

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