Monthly Archives: July 2010

TV Movie: Magic Of Ordinary Days

Posted on Sunday, July 18, 2010 by Paul

After getting back from dancing at the Newport Harbor Elks, we came home to watch a movie and visit the babies. Set in 1944 Colorado, The Magic of Ordinary Days is the story of a young woman, Livy Dune (played … Continue reading →

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Newport Harbor Elks For Dancing

Posted on Sunday, July 18, 2010 by Paul

After church, we headed for the Elks to have lunch and dance all afternoon!  Bob & Donna, Brian & Jan, Vance & Gladys joined us for the fun!

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Starlighter’s Summer Casual Dance

Posted on Saturday, July 17, 2010 by Paul

After leaving the OC Fair, we headed for home to visit the babies, jump in the jacuzzi, take a shower and head south to the Phoenix Club for an evening of dining and dancing with the Starlighters Dance Club.  Please … Continue reading →

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OC Fair On Saturday Morning

Posted on Saturday, July 17, 2010 by Paul

We decided to go to the fair today instead of opening day!  It was a good choice.  A lot of folks stayed home so it did not start to get crowded until about 4:00 at which time we left for … Continue reading →

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It’s Saturday Morning And The Pumpkin Is Alive!

Posted on Saturday, July 17, 2010 by Paul

The pumpkin plant has made it all the way over the arch and is now seeming to product a pumpkin about nine feet up.  We have to walk under it when we leave the yard.  This is going to be … Continue reading →

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And What Do You Do After 18 Holes? Dance!!

Posted on Friday, July 16, 2010 by Paul

We headed to the Elks Lodge in Santa Ana to meet up with the “gang” where we danced to Marge Kell.  Great evening with great friends!!  We closed the place down after doing the Eleven O’clock Toast!

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Friday Means Breakfast At Old Ranch & 18 Holes

Posted on Friday, July 16, 2010 by Paul

We went to Old Ranch for breakfast and enjoyed seeing the birds in the lake taking their breakfast… The fish were especially delicious this morning.  After the 18 holes, we enjoyed happy hour before going home to visit the little … Continue reading →

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Golf And Dancing! What A Life

Posted on Thursday, July 15, 2010 by Paul

What a beautiful day in Los Angeles.  It was in the 80’s but the ocean breeze kept things perfect.  We had blue skies and met a new friend from another club.  We had our obligatory drink on the 19th before … Continue reading →

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Golf And Tea Parties Keep Us Busy!

Posted on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 by Paul

We played golf with Mary and James and did quite well… considering.  Bunny joined us on the back nine.  After a drink or two, we headed for home and then to the local 405/605 Tea Party.  Great meeting with 150+ … Continue reading →

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TV Movies: The Devil And Miss Jones

Posted on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 by Paul

Paul played golf for the first time in two+ weeks and it was NOT memorable!  Afterwards, we visited with Bunnaford for drinks and then headed for home.  Jeanette joined us for dinner and we settled in with the puppies for … Continue reading →

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Monday Is Wife (And Art) Appreciation Day

Posted on Monday, July 12, 2010 by Paul

Our tradition is to go to Laguna Beach on Sue’s birthday extended weekend.  We go to the Sawdust Festival, Art-A-Fair, Pageant Of The Master’s Grounds, and a walk on the beach! It’s fun to just walk around and see the … Continue reading →

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TV Movies: The Babies Like Cowboy Movies (The Shootist)

Posted on Sunday, July 11, 2010 by Paul

After an afternoon of dancing, it was time to spend time with the babies.  Flower kind of prances around and finally decides to go to sleep.  Sarge has his “special spot” right next to Paul on the chair.  He burrows … Continue reading →

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Dancing On The Harbor

Posted on Sunday, July 11, 2010 by Paul

We went to church and then headed for the Newport Harbor Elks Lodge where we met friends and danced the afternoon away (from 1-5 anyway).   The music was provided by Oscar which made it quite danceable!  It was a chili … Continue reading →

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OC Pavillion For A Birthday Celebration

Posted on Saturday, July 10, 2010 by Paul

We headed for the OC Pavillion’s Ambrosia Restaurant to have a great dinner and enjoy “Hello Dolly”.  Dinner was out of this world… Sue had risotto and Paul did the steak Diane!  Join us! In the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical … Continue reading →

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T-1 To The Birthday; Time To Dance

Posted on Friday, July 9, 2010 by Paul

After Happy Hour, we fed the babies and visited with them for a while before going to the Santa Ana Elks for an evening of dining and dancing!  Good friends and a load of fun! She spend a lot of … Continue reading →

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18 Holes And Happy Hour

Posted on Friday, July 9, 2010 by Paul

It’s the birthday -1 today!  Sue and Bunnaford played 18 holes while Paul drove, kept score, listened to the radio and read how to move .pst files around!  Afterwords we went to see the doc and PAul has an all … Continue reading →

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I Heard Noises In The Front Yard!

Posted on Friday, July 9, 2010 by Paul

It was our wild pumpkin!!  This little plant has taken over the garage and is heading to the front gate going over our hauled-out Christmas decoration supports! Did You Know? – The word pumpkin originates from the word pepon (?????), … Continue reading →

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18 Holes And An Evening Of Dancing

Posted on Thursday, July 8, 2010 by Paul

Sue played “18” holes… We kinda skipped a few because a) it was getting cold and b) we heard wine calling us form the 19th.  We met up with Ernie, John and Bunny and held court until 6:15 at which … Continue reading →

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Enough Is Enough… We Need Heat!

Posted on Thursday, July 8, 2010 by Paul

I know what “May Grey” is and I certainly understand “June Gloom” but what do we call it in July???  Is is the 8th of July and we had to wait until 5PM to see blue sky!  It was 66 … Continue reading →

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Adult Movie Night: Toy Story 3

Posted on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 by Paul

Yup!  James & Linda, Del and Vicky joined us (Paul & sue) for adult night at the movies.  We decided to see Toy Story 3 and it was great!!!!  We went to Preveza afterwords for a late dinner!  Great fun! … Continue reading →

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