Monthly Archives: September 2022

To The Huntington Jeeves!

Fact: Henry Edwards Huntington (February 27, 1850 – May 23, 1927) was an American railroad magnate and collector of art and rare books. Huntington settled in Los Angeles, where he owned the Pacific Electric Railway and substantial real estate interests. … Continue reading

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Friday And We Are Off For An Adventure

Fact: Raindrops are not actually shaped like teardrops. In fact, the most common raindrop is shaped more like a hamburger bun, according to the United States Geological Survey. Small raindrops (radius less than 1 millimeter) are spherical; larger ones assume … Continue reading

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Time For Girls Night Out!

Fact: Beautiful St. Augustine, Florida, was settled by Spanish admiral Pedro Menendez de Aviles on this day in history, Sept. 8, 1565. Continuously inhabited now for 457 years, it’s the oldest city in North America. To brighten up your day! … Continue reading

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It’s Mid Week; What Should We Do?

Fact: Paul retired from North American Aviation, Rockwell International, and Boeing on 3/21/2007 after 41 years of service.  It was 5648 days ago, and he loves every second of it!  (15 Years, 5 Months, and 17 Days). Mary retired from … Continue reading

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Its Starting To Cool Down!

Fact:  For each minute of the day, 1 billion tonnes of rain falls on the Earth. The guys were here early today, attempting to beat the heat! We put the fan/mister on the wall where the construction is underway today … Continue reading

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Another Hot Day Is Ahead!

Fact:  The hottest natural temperature recorded was July 10th, 1913, in Death Valley, California.  It was 134 degrees Fahrenheit. It was 80 when we got up this morning; hard to believe, almost like being in Phoenix or Las Vegas!  Rumor … Continue reading

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Hotter Than Heck!!

Fact:  Until they are needed, the balls at Wimbledon are stored in refrigerated containers at 68F. It will be hot today, so we hit the swim spa at 6:00 AM sharp!  We worked in the yard for a few minutes, … Continue reading

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Saturday Night Live!

Fact:  Live from New York … It’s Saturday Night!  Chevy Chase first uttered that famous line on October 11th, 1975.  The sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live would become one of the longest-running series of all time, with over 47 seasons … Continue reading

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The Week Is Gone!

Fact: Men Sweat More Than Women!  While women have more sweat glands than men, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, men’s sweat glands are more active, leading them to sweat more than women.  The more you sweat, the … Continue reading

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Girls Night Out; Our Favorite Day Of The Week!!

Fact: You don’t need to be a dedicated composter to reap similar benefits.  Call it cheating, but applying used coffee grounds, eggshells, chopped-up banana peels, and other organic matter directly to your soil (no composting required) can offer plants nutrients … Continue reading

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