Category Archives: Holidays

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

It’s The Middle Of The Week And We Are Already Tired!

Posted on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 by Paul

We were up early, but the cold bug must have bitten us, as we were both under the weather!  Therefore, we canceled our trip to the gym.  We sat and talked to Colleen for quite a while, and Mary went … Continue reading →

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We Made It Through The Night With Power!!

Posted on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 by Paul

We woke up this morning, and while it was still “breezy” (or, as I like to call it, Nature’s way of giving us a free ice bath), the power was on, and the house was warm. I half-expected a polar … Continue reading →

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It Begins! My Oh My!

Posted on Sunday, December 8, 2024 by Paul

Destination #1 is Gulliver’s at the OC Airport for a festive visit with the Packard International Car Club members, Dianne, and the gang!  The parking lot was filled with old Packards, looking like a retirement home for classic cars. I … Continue reading →

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A Busy Day Indeed!

Posted on Saturday, December 7, 2024 by Paul

Today is busy with a capital “B.”  We rose late today and diddled around the house before preparing for the annual Christmas Carol Play at the South Coast Repertory Theater.  This was my 37th year of seeing the play. At … Continue reading →

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Talk About A Full Day!!

Posted on Friday, December 6, 2024 by Paul

We were blessed because the power returned at 6:30 am after I determined I would have to start the generator.  I tippy-toed out of bed and turned on the heat, racing back under the covers like a scalded hound! It … Continue reading →

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Christmas Season Has Started1

Posted on Friday, November 29, 2024 by Paul

We woke at “0-dark thirty”, turned off the turkey carcass pot, and waited until it cooled before deboning the remains.  Then, we chopped up onions, carrots, garlic, and potatoes, added them to the pot, and started heating everything again! After … Continue reading →

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T-1 Again! This Time It Is For Turkey Day!

Posted on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 by Paul

6:00 am and the alarm sounds off, scaring me to death as two English blokes yammer back and forth about turning off the alarm.   Why 6:00 am when I should be getting my beauty rest?  I had forgotten we were … Continue reading →

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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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