Monthly Archives: April 2023

Our Day Is Already Planned!

Posted on Monday, April 10, 2023 by Paul

Memories:  Going To Europe With Dad.   Dad always wanted to travel, but Mom did not care for boats or airplanes.  Finally, we had an opportunity as Uncle Check was stationed in Italy.  Dad got the tickets to sail from New … Continue reading →

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Easter Sunday!

Posted on Sunday, April 9, 2023 by Paul

We were up and going early and enjoyed our cup of coffee by the fire pit, watching the fog gradually lift from the ground and disappear. Today, we are doing brunch at the Santa Ana Elks.  They had a great … 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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Hither and Thither!

Posted on Thursday, April 6, 2023 by Paul

Thought for the day: Never slap a man who’s chewing tobacco. Coffee in the backyard!  The firepit supplies the heat, and Mary provides the entertainment; she must really be feeling retired today.  Mary has been retired for 500 days, which … Continue reading →

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Another Busy Day!

Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 by Paul

The day got started with us heading to PT; Mary’s arm is recovering nicely.  No longer can I hurl and insult and feel safe as the left arm can strike out at a moment’s notice. Splat!  For the last three … Continue reading →

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Tuesday; Time To Work In The Office Until It Gets Warm Outside!

Posted on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 by Paul

What a beautiful day; the breeze is slight, and the birds fly backward to see where they have been.  We had cereal for breakfast and then into our grubbies for a day in the yard. Mary was using her writing … Continue reading →

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Monday Has Arrived And No Rain In The Forecast!

Posted on Monday, April 3, 2023 by Paul

Memories:  Listening To The World!  For whatever reason, my interests were always in electronics, even at an early age.  I had my radio operator’s license when I was first in Junior High School in 1957.  Our neighbor down the street, … Continue reading →

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Hi Ho Hi Ho, It’s Off To Work We Go!

Posted on Sunday, April 2, 2023 by Paul

First things first, we are off to The Original Pancake House for a grab-and-run breakfast.  We took it to Jan’s and had breakfast with her, an excellent way to start Sunday morning. Every day at breakfast, I announce that I’m … Continue reading →

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More Gardening And Now Trellises!

Posted on Sunday, April 2, 2023 by Paul

Thank goodness spring is finally here!  The trees are re-leaved. Today we are doing trellises so we can have peas, beans, squash, and other veggies grow vertically; we need the space.   We had an idea about how to do it, … Continue reading →

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