Monthly Archives: September 2023

Goodness; We Are On The Go Again!

Posted on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 by Paul

We were moving at 5:30 am because we had to drop off the Silver Fox for his 40,000-mile service in Newport Beach at 8:30 am.  We needed time to visit the garden, have our coffee, and clean the house before … Continue reading →

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I Am A Grand Unkle!

Posted on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 by Paul

We were notified by text that Lisa had the baby.  Bennet is now in his first days of growing up.  Mary and I are now grand aunts and unkles!* * I have been spelling uncle UNKLE for 30 years with … Continue reading →

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Decorate and Visit!

Posted on Monday, September 18, 2023 by Paul

Memories: Dad Got Fired!  It was 1958, and Dad and his boss shared buying duties for the fifteen-dime stores.  Dad had hardware, stationery, toys, and notions.  Ralph had everything else.  Well, Dad went to the toy show and saw a … Continue reading →

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D & D; Decorate And Dance!

Posted on Sunday, September 17, 2023 by Paul

We woke up early and began decorating. We unpacked boxes and replaced batteries. The countertops and tabletops were covered with decorations. I got busy outside and put up witch’s hats across the front of the house! We had another witch, … Continue reading →

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Finally, Success!

Posted on Saturday, September 16, 2023 by Paul

The day began as usual with a quick visit to the garden, where we surveyed the plants to decide which ones to keep and which ones to discard.  We pulled out four tomato plants that were on their last legs.  … Continue reading →

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Great Fun!!

Posted on Saturday, September 16, 2023 by Paul

While wandering through the garden, we had a delightful surprise – Mr. Hummingbird came to visit us! Although he is difficult to spot, he perched himself for a few seconds, and I quickly grabbed my trusty iPhone to capture some … Continue reading →

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Off To See The Alley Cats!

Posted on Thursday, September 14, 2023 by Paul

We worked hard in the garden for two hours, removing three tomato plants and picking tomatoes to take to Girl’s Night Out. A tomato plant nearing the end of its fruiting phase may produce fewer flowers or stop flowering altogether, … Continue reading →

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We Started EARLY And Ended LATE!

Posted on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 by Paul

We had to walk to the next block and wake up the roosters!  We got up and started moving at 5:30 am since we had an appointment in Newport Beach at 8:30 am sharp.  We hurried through the garden at … Continue reading →

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The Time Just Flies By!

Posted on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 by Paul

It was 6:00 a.m., and everything was going well.  Dr. Mary and I were sitting at the computer, clearing out our emails, when the clock struck at 6:15 a.m., reminding us it was time to stroll in the garden. We … Continue reading →

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It’s Patriot Day; A Time To Remember!

Posted on Monday, September 11, 2023 by Paul

Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, and oppose any foe to assure liberty’s survival and success. – John F. Kennedy … Continue reading →

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