My my, what a day ahead. We will be running all day to the gym at 9:00 pm and then two doctor’s appointments;
We are also finalizing our trip to Ireland in May, so we have been on the phone with Ireland many times arranging flights and ground transportation.
The workout this morning was beautiful. I spent 20 minutes on the stationary bike and used various torture machines for the next hour. I thought about Valentine’s Day a lot while working out.
Great way to start the day!
We visited Dr. Bill, a podiatrist and a long-time friend, to treat Paul’s ingrown toenail. Within just a few minutes, Dr. Bill provided relief. Paul could walk again without whimpering!
We found ourselves three minutes from the Newport/Balboa American Legion, so we decided to have lunch by the bay! The last time we were there, the food was excellent, and the company was even better! Paul spotted a “Sugar Cookie Martini” on the menu, available only through January. He decided to have one, as January will end before we return!
Last day to have one!
It was a terrific drink and smooth as a bowl of cream. One martini is all right. Two are too many, and three are not enough.
I could not be passed up.
While sitting and waiting for our lunch to arrive, I received a text from our beloved daughter-in-law. She dressed up as a 100-year-old to educate children at school today. Her beauty made it hard to believe she could look 100, so we assumed she dressed up as a 70-year-old.
Amy, we love the pearls!
Living with a Liles causes premature aging.
We also looked up the weather in New Hampshire, where our youngest lives, and it said by 5:00 am, it would be 9 degrees!
Colleen is freezing her tushy off.
Lunch arrived, and we woofed it down. Mary’s Turkey Club looked fantastic, and the fries were done to perfection!
Turkey Club is outstanding.
The steak sandwich was perfectly done, but we will split one or the other next time. We have to keep the calories down to a dull roar.
The open-faced steak sandwich was excellent.
The day was spectacular, with the temperature at 79 degrees and a slight breeze. I watched the pelicans soar about our heads and dive into the bay to retrieve their lunch!
Did You Know? Pelicans are the only species to dive into the water from 9 m (30 ft) above to capture prey. After catching the prey and a lot of water, they tip their bill downward to drain the water before swallowing the fish.
The beak of a pelican is the longest of any bird. Specifically, the Australian Pelican is the world record holder. The male of this species has a bill up to almost 20 inches long, about 50 cm.
It was an exceptional day!
We were casual today as we had just come from the gym and the foot doctor.
Just us!
After lunch, we went to Mary’s doctor for an acupuncture treatment to alleviate her hip pain.
We got home at 4:00 pm and headed to the backyard to finish the rose pruning and readying the herb garden for winter planting.
The pea plants are thriving and starting to bloom. The purple blossoms of the peas have a gentle, slightly sweet taste that adds the freshness of peas to your dishes. The texture of these flowers is crunchy, and they look stunning on your plate, elevating the beauty and color of your culinary creations. Mary, who loves to cook, will have beautiful salads and other items to apply these blossoms!
We will be loaded with fresh peas within a few weeks, and they will keep producing for two months.
Soon, we will have peas for dinner.
Paul got bit by a Blood Rose! The roses are difficult to prune as they can easily take a hunk out of your skin. The older one gets, the easier the thorns can cause a gash.
Paul meets a “Blood Rose”.
We finished up just as the sun was about to set. We headed to the Swim Spa and spent an hour soaking in the lovely 95-degree water. The water soothes the old muscles and gets us ready for bed.
I was working in the garden.
Mary always helps in the yard!
We watched “Sixteen Candles” with Molly Ringwald. Mary had not seen the movie, so we laughed and giggled through the whole thing. It was 10:45 pm when the lights went out, and the Sandman came to visit.
