Monthly Archives: August 2024

The Weekend Is Here, Now What Do We Do?

Posted on Friday, August 9, 2024 by Paul

You know it will be an exciting day when you’re out there at the crack of dawn, trying to fit 200 gallons of garden waste into your neighbor’s trash can before the garbage truck arrives. It’s all fun and games … Continue reading →

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It’s Thursday And That Means…

Posted on Friday, August 9, 2024 by Paul

We decided to take it easy today, so we worked in the garden for an hour, filling up the last of the 100-gallon trash cans. Then, it was time to zip into the shower and get ready to get our … Continue reading →

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A Lovely Day In The Neighborhood

Posted on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 by Paul

We were in our birthday suits, busily trimming the tomatoes for almost two hours, when that pesky cooking bug bit Mary again!  When she uncovered an aggregation of squash blossoms, you could hear her heart begin to race.  She burst … Continue reading →

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Quiet Again!

Posted on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 by Paul

Paul was up at 4:30 am, ready to drive Chuck and Lisa to the John Wayne Airport.  We made it there and back in less than 46 minutes; thank goodness for minimal morning traffic. By 5:30 am, I was back … Continue reading →

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Out With Friends

Posted on Monday, August 5, 2024 by Paul

Today, we are back amongst the living! We were up bright and early and headed to the backyard before it got hot.  We must recover all the patio furniture and get ready for the equipmemt folks picking up the party … Continue reading →

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We Is Pooped Out!

Posted on Sunday, August 4, 2024 by Paul

Today we planned zip, nada, zero!  We are going to relax.  We went to lunch with Chuck and Lisa at the Orange Circle and then headed home for a well deserved nap! We discussed the party and decided it was … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Irene!!!

Posted on Saturday, August 3, 2024 by Paul

Join The Fun On Our Website The day began with “Oh No!  I left the sprinklers on!!!”  Lying in bed, I heard water and looked outside; the table and chairs were getting a bath.  It’s 5:00 am, so I figured … Continue reading →

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T-1 We Are At A Fever Pitch

Posted on Friday, August 2, 2024 by Paul

We kicked off the day with a game of hide-and-seek. Chuck and Lisa, our incredible friends and caterers, decided to explore the garden to see what we could pick on the event day. Their excitement was so contagious that the … Continue reading →

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T-2; We Are Ready!!

Posted on Thursday, August 1, 2024 by Paul

We were up and going because we only had two days until the birthday! Irene is going to be ninety years old! It’s fantastic because she has the energy of a twenty-year-old and the wisdom of a thousand-year-old wizard. It’s … Continue reading →

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