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Fifty-Three Years! That’s Tradition!

“Christmas is a time when kids tell Santa what they want and adults pay for it. Deficits are when adults tell the government what they want and their kids pay for it.” Our tradition again begins! It’s 9:30AM and we … Continue reading

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I Lit The Christmas Lights In A Unique Fashion

On St. Patrick’s Day I like to make believe I’m Irish. Just like at Christmas when I make believe I’m good. I guess I am getting too excited about Christmas because at 6:30 AM the eyes popped open and I … Continue reading

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We Got Tools For Christmas!

If you’ve seen one Santa, you’ve seen a mall. Dang… It’s that pesky trip to the doctor again hoping for good news but alas, not so much.  We did the x-ray early this week and Sue had another 1 cm … Continue reading

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The Train Station Talked

What do you call a kid who doesn’t believe in Santa? A rebel without a Claus ! For those of you who know me you should know that one of my favorite tunes is Amazing Grace and I ran across … Continue reading

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Ridin’ The Ol’ Step Van

Are people who are scared of Father Christmas Claustrophobic? Today is a big day because it’s the annual Christmas Play at the Bollinger Candlelight Dinner Theater in Claremont and we are taking 80 of our family and friends to see … Continue reading

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Christmas Day… Time For Chinese!

OK, not you’re normal Christmas Dinner but it is ours.  For years, we have been joining with friends for a Chinese Dinner and we watch “A Christmas Story”. This year, as in the past four years, we went to the … Continue reading

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54th Year At Disneyland For Christmas Eve

Sue has now made 54 CONSECUTIVE trips to Disneyland since moving to California in the 1960’s.  Paul has joined her 31 times… It’s called tradition!  Join the fun and celebration! We had breakfast at the Rainforest Cafe, took the Christmas … Continue reading

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Someone Gots A Birthday!

Yep!  Paul turns 73 today… Older than dirt!  We have a full day planned beginning with brunch at Seasons 52 followed by “A Christmas Carol” at Southcoast Repertory and then Santa Ana Elks Christmas Ball. This is our 30th year … Continue reading

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Resting And Dancing… It’s OK

We stayed home all day to get ready for the Topper’s Annual Mistletoe BAll.  We had the Finch’s come over to Old Ranch early so they could avoid the traffic and we had a quick drink.  Them, off to Topper’s … Continue reading

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We Relaxed Today… Awaiting Malarkey’s at 4:30 PM

Wow!  What a weekend!  We crashed with Paul doing a little walking but that was about it.  We headed to Malarkey’s for our weekly “watch the sunset” activity.  The Finch’s joined us this evening along with Irene!  We laughed and … Continue reading

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