Monthly Archives: December 2019

Last Day Of The Year… We Await Midnight!

Posted on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 by Paul

I was going to quit all my bad habits for the new year, but then I remembered that nobody likes a quitter. We went to bed early to get rest and then woke up early because we were not tired, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dancing, Food and Wine, Friends, Fun | Comments Off on Last Day Of The Year… We Await Midnight!

It’s 2018 Right? 2020 Minus Two? So Confusing!

Posted on Monday, December 30, 2019 by Paul

An optimist stays up until midnight to see the New Year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves. What a day!  We finished off packing the Christmas clothes and put everything away.  A mad dash … Continue reading →

Posted in Just Us | Comments Off on It’s 2018 Right? 2020 Minus Two? So Confusing!

Sunday And Things Are Beginning To Solidify!

Posted on Sunday, December 29, 2019 by Paul

“Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man.” – Benjamin Franklin We stayed around the house most of the day until cabin-fever got to us.  Sue … Continue reading →

Posted in Just Us | Comments Off on Sunday And Things Are Beginning To Solidify!

Saturday, The Year Is Just About Gone!

Posted on Saturday, December 28, 2019 by Paul

I never worry about being driven to drink; I worry about being driven home. Last-minute coordination is underway, and we just added four couples today! We always have room for one more friend, and right now, there are 116 of … Continue reading →

Posted in Dancing, Friends, Just Us | Comments Off on Saturday, The Year Is Just About Gone!

The Day After The Day After And All Is Still Well

Posted on Friday, December 27, 2019 by Paul

“No man is a failure who has friends.” — It’s a Wonderful Life It’s Friday and time to unwind from the last several day’s activities.  I relaxed by going to Lowe’s to look for a tool I needed, and as … Continue reading →

Posted in Dancing, Food and Wine, Friends | Comments Off on The Day After The Day After And All Is Still Well

Day After Christmas And We Are Done, Well Done!

Posted on Thursday, December 26, 2019 by Paul

So nice to see a blank space on the Calendar! But, as usual, we filled it up!  Robin popped over to deliver the picture from the surprise birthday party and we had lunch at Taco Surf in Los Alamitos.  We … Continue reading →

Posted in Just Us | Comments Off on Day After Christmas And We Are Done, Well Done!

Rain Rain Go Away… It’s Christmas Day

Posted on Wednesday, December 25, 2019 by Paul

We woke up well-rested as we slept late!  After a twelve-hour marathon with family, we were dragging. A glance at the calendar, and it revealed zip, nada, nothing until 3:00 PM! We called our daughter in New Hampshire and she … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Food and Wine | Comments Off on Rain Rain Go Away… It’s Christmas Day

Santa Is On His Way!

Posted on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 by Paul

Anyone who believes that men are the equal of women has never seen a man trying to wrap a Christmas present. Damn, I am just like a kid!  I could not sleep because I know he is coming today!  Right … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Food and Wine, Fun, Holidays | Comments Off on Santa Is On His Way!

It’s The Day Before The Day Before And All Through The House

Posted on Monday, December 23, 2019 by Paul

“A Christmas shopper’s complaint is one of long-standing.” Papa is gettin’ excited.  One more day, and we are off to Disneyland for Sue’s 56th consecutive Christmas Eve visit.  We love it when we are away and feel secure because four … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and Wine, Just Us | Comments Off on It’s The Day Before The Day Before And All Through The House

Never On Sunday!

Posted on Sunday, December 22, 2019 by Paul

“No man is a failure who has friends.” — It’s a Wonderful Life We planned to do nothing today and we did well executing the plan!  We binge-watched watched Christmas movies all day. Between the TV and just sitting talking … Continue reading →

Posted in Just Us, Uncategorized | Comments Off on Never On Sunday!