Monthly Archives: December 2014

Airport Marriott Long Beach Here We Come

Posted on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 by Paul

We stayed around the house until it was time to celebrate the new year.  We, along with 28 of our friends coagulated at the Long Beach Marriott Hotel for dinner dancing with Tracy Wells.  Join the fun!  

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Another Easy Day With Golf

Posted on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 by Paul

It was cold outside but we decided to play nine holes with James.  By the time we got to the turn we were all cold!  Paul walked and James and Sue played.  We headed to the clubhouse.   We did … Continue reading →

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Easy Day… Getting Ready For The 31st

Posted on Monday, December 29, 2014 by Paul

We did chores around the house and then to the doctor to get the cast removed. All the joints were sore from not being moved and the thumb is still swollen up but it will get better! We then dropped … Continue reading →

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Newport Harbor And ORCC

Posted on Sunday, December 28, 2014 by Paul

We celebrated Hans’ birthday at Newport Harbor!  Hans brought the cake and we brought the booze… A gallon of 190 proof Everclear! After Newport we decided to drop by Old Ranch and do some happy hour before going home.

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Tradition: Zoom Zoom Saratoga & Stockton

Posted on Friday, December 26, 2014 by Paul

We did a 950 mile round trip to Saratoga and then to Stockton to visit the Porter’s and Hale’s.  Join the fun!

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Traditions: Chinese Christmas Dinner And Visit To The Lind’s

Posted on Thursday, December 25, 2014 by Paul

Our celebration of Christmas Dinner at a Chinese restaurant is because we enjoy sharing special times with friends. The Panda Inn was very accommodating of our requests and did an outstanding job!  Join the fun! After dinner we headed to … Continue reading →

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Tradition: Disneyland Christmas Eve

Posted on Wednesday, December 24, 2014 by Paul

We went with Brian and Jan and, of course, the Duda’s for our traditional visit. Join the fun!  The entire day was amazing.  We had a great day, rode in the Disneyland Railroad Private Car, had a great dinner, Greg … Continue reading →

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Time To Relax! Sort Of!

Posted on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 by Paul

Today we decided to take it easy as the next few days are busy….  Did we say busy?  See the day! In the morning we did chores… Sue did our dance club mailings and Paul did the last of the … Continue reading →

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Travel Time – Temecula And Riverside

Posted on Monday, December 22, 2014 by Paul

We, along with the Finch’s,  headed to Temecula to do some wine tasting and then to Riverside to see the Mission Inn.  Join the fun! We caught up with daughter Robin and family at the Mission Inn.  Great fun!

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Sailing The Seven Seas

Posted on Sunday, December 21, 2014 by Paul

Today was the BAttle Sail in San Pedro Harbor with the Finch’s, Thedens, Schneider’s, and McGinty’s.  Join the fun!

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To The Nutcracker And Santa Ana Elks Christmas Ball

Posted on Saturday, December 20, 2014 by Paul

We are off to  Long Beach to have lunch with friends at the Rock Bottom Brewery before walking down the street to the Terrace Theater to see the Nutcracker. Join the fun!   After the Nutcracker we stopped by Old … Continue reading →

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We Played Golf, Did Some Happy Hour And Danced

Posted on Friday, December 19, 2014 by Paul

We (James and Sue) played golf and after the 4th hole Paul walked.  Prior to that Paul was supervising some serious tree trimming around the house.  We did Happy Hour with the Walkers and Bunnaford. Join the fun! We then … Continue reading →

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An Easy Day… We Needed It

Posted on Thursday, December 18, 2014 by Paul

We went to Joyce Burks retirement party at the Claim Jumper in Seal Beach.  We went home and hit the treadmill before going to Khoury’s to dance.

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Knott’s Berry Farm and Old Ranch

Posted on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 by Paul

As tradition dictates, we headed for the Knott’s Art & Crafts Fair to see what the latest craze is.  Join the fun! After Knott’s we went to Old Ranch to meet up with the Graham’s and Walkers and we laughed … Continue reading →

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Paul Be Seventy… Older Than Dirt… But Able To Walk

Posted on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 by Paul

Can you believe I got this ugly in 70 years?  Spooky!  We are going out with a few friends for the birthday dinner at Preveza and then go on the annual Naples Walk to see the lights. After dinner we … Continue reading →

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Monday The 15th… Sloooow Down

Posted on Monday, December 15, 2014 by Paul

Today was doctors day… We went to see about a new cast and get a prediction on the busted thumb recovery time.  It worked out fine!  The thumb cast comes off on the 29th so Paul will be beautiful for … Continue reading →

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Seasons 52, The Grinch, And Old Ranch… Another Full Day

Posted on Sunday, December 14, 2014 by Paul

We went to Seasons 52 before the play. The four of us had a great time!  Join the fun! Re-discover the magic of Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale as it comes to life on stage. Originally conceived by the three … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Play

Posted on Saturday, December 13, 2014 by Paul

We had a great time with 90 of our family and friends in attendance.  The site is still Under Construction and will be for a few more days.  Lilly stole the show!  Zack is very attentive and Lilly seems to … Continue reading →

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Pre-Coordination Day And The Mistletoe Ball

Posted on Friday, December 12, 2014 by Paul

We ate at Panda Inn in order to verify our reservation for Christmas.  We then headed to Toppers for the Mistletoe Ball.  Loads of fun!  Join us!

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Odds & Ends

Posted on Friday, December 12, 2014 by Paul

We did “Christmas Chores” today.  We stopped by the El Dorado Golf Course and dropped off a card to Tim.   Then we headed to Bevmo to select a special wine for Valerie at Catal.   We then stopped at Preveza for … Continue reading →

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