Category Archives: Holidays

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

Decorate and Visit!

Posted on Monday, September 18, 2023 by Paul

Memories: Dad Got Fired!  It was 1958, and Dad and his boss shared buying duties for the fifteen-dime stores.  Dad had hardware, stationery, toys, and notions.  Ralph had everything else.  Well, Dad went to the toy show and saw a … Continue reading →

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D & D; Decorate And Dance!

Posted on Sunday, September 17, 2023 by Paul

We woke up early and began decorating. We unpacked boxes and replaced batteries. The countertops and tabletops were covered with decorations. I got busy outside and put up witch’s hats across the front of the house! We had another witch, … Continue reading →

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Day 2 – Sailing Sailing Over The Bounding Main

Posted on Sunday, August 6, 2023 by Paul

We woke up early and left our room around 8:00 am to find breakfast.  Our destination was the DaVinci Dining Room, where we were seated in the Suite guest area.  The ambiance was peaceful, and the table settings were beautiful.  … Continue reading →

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T=0; We Are Off

Posted on Saturday, August 5, 2023 by Paul

At 6:00 a.m., the Liles’ household is bustling with last-minute packing and unpacking as they try to fit everything into their suitcases like bees in a hive.  However, we found time to walk the garden and brought in a cantaloupe, … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday America! We Love You!

Posted on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 by Paul

Join the fun on our regular website! Mary found a bunch of bug parts in the garden and decided to put them back together.  Using her surgical skills, she created all sorts of creatures. Her little friends made a great … Continue reading →

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It’s Fathers Day!

Posted on Sunday, June 18, 2023 by Paul

When my eyes opened this morning, there was Mary with a Father’s Day card and a nicely decorated present!  I have wanted one of these buffers for years; the older I get, the more it is needed!  The floor gets … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day

Posted on Sunday, May 14, 2023 by Paul

Come join us for our Mother’s Day celebration at home.  We had a great time with family and friends!  Mary worked hard, making everything nice. The weather was perfect; it was almost 80 degrees with a slight breeze. We had … Continue reading →

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Tradition; Coloring The Eggs!

Posted on Saturday, April 8, 2023 by Paul

We were busy today getting ready for the family’s landing at noon!  I moved tables and chairs and straightened up the garage before Joe saw the mess.  Mary removed the tablecloths from their storage locations and helped me set the … Continue reading →

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Friday, Tax Day!

Posted on Friday, April 7, 2023 by Paul

Today was chores day!  We had our coffee by the firepit, walked the garden, and went to work getting ready for Saturday’s egg coloring tradition.  I spent two hours reviewing my tax information for the new tax person; we are … Continue reading →

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SPD-1 (St. Patrick’s Day Minus One)

Posted on Thursday, March 16, 2023 by Paul

Today is St. Patrick’s Day Eve. Is there such a thing? At 7:00 am prompt, our trusty sidekick, Mr. O’Scout, placed his cold nose on Mary’s arm, which was the equivalent of raising the dead!  After the first blood-curdling scream, … Continue reading →

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