Category Archives: Holidays

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

The Train Station Talked

Posted on Monday, December 10, 2018 by Paul

What do you call a kid who doesn’t believe in Santa? A rebel without a Claus ! For those of you who know me you should know that one of my favorite tunes is Amazing Grace and I ran across … Continue reading →

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Ridin’ The Ol’ Step Van

Posted on Saturday, December 8, 2018 by Paul

Are people who are scared of Father Christmas Claustrophobic? Today is a big day because it’s the annual Christmas Play at the Bollinger Candlelight Dinner Theater in Claremont and we are taking 80 of our family and friends to see … Continue reading →

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Where Does Tome Go?

Posted on Thursday, November 29, 2018 by Paul

I hate jokes about prom. The punch line is always too long. OK, let’s get the show on the road.  I departed home at 9:00 AM to head for the blood test!  I had studied all night long so I … Continue reading →

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Hello Sunday!

Posted on Sunday, November 25, 2018 by Paul

I asked my wife what she wanted for Christmas. She told me “Nothing would make her happier than a diamond necklace” So I bought her nothing. Time to panic.  As I walked into the office at 6:30 AM I realized … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Turkey; Hello Pounds!

Posted on Thursday, November 22, 2018 by Paul

Q: What did the turkey say to the computer?A: Google, google, google! We checked our front page and we have been retired now 4,263 days (or 11 Years, 8 Months, and 1 Day) so we give thanks to that! Really, … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready For Thanksgiving

Posted on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 by Paul

Hors D’oeuvre: A ham sandwich cut into forty pieces! We checked out calendar and went to the Old Guys Luncheon only to find out it was cancelled.  But we saved the day as Robin joined us for lunch and who … Continue reading →

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It’s The Tooth Of April We Are Into This Years Second Quarter!

Posted on Monday, April 2, 2018 by Paul

Let’s celebrate! This month we have a plethora of choices of which to raise our arms in drink… some in wine and some in water!  For example: Arab American Heritage Month Autism Awareness Month BLT Sandwich Month Child Abuse Prevention … Continue reading →

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EASTER 2018

Posted on Sunday, April 1, 2018 by Paul

So today we went off our norm… We stayed home and did NOT go to Disneyland.  Robin was tied up with Bob’s family and family issues with her sister so we decided to “sit this one out”.   So after a … Continue reading →

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We Partied Till We Were Pooped!

Posted on Sunday, December 31, 2017 by Paul

We are doing something new this year. We hired “Nine Carat Gold” to play at Old Ranch Country Club! We have know the guys for 15+ years and they played last year for us so we KNOW they are good! … Continue reading →

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Christmas Day… Time For Chinese!

Posted on Monday, December 25, 2017 by Paul

OK, not you’re normal Christmas Dinner but it is ours.  For years, we have been joining with friends for a Chinese Dinner and we watch “A Christmas Story”. This year, as in the past four years, we went to the … Continue reading →

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