Category Archives: Just Us

T-1; We Are Ready For The Adventure!

Posted on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 by Paul

Today we are off again for self-induced body bashing. We saw that the Peak Performance gym had had some serious remodeling overnight. Paul and Mary joined a futuristic gym, expecting treadmills and smoothies. Instead of the normal machines, the trainers … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready!

Posted on Saturday, September 5, 2026 by Paul

We were up early and dressed to get ready for tomorrow’s party, come rain or shine! We are still talking about last night’s Beatles show! We worked on the front and back patios, plus did some trimming and working with … Continue reading →

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It’s Wednesday, and We Are Running At 120%

Posted on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 by Paul

We were up a little late,te but by 8:15 am we were on our way to get beaten up by the best at Peak Performance. Mary and I rode the stationary bikes almost four miles this morning. We worked hard … Continue reading →

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But We Are Retired!?

Posted on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 by Paul

The alarm made its UGLY sound at 6:00 am. Since we do NOT have an alarm, the sounds must have come from me! Anyway, I jumped up and checked whether all the files from the old Mac had transferred to … Continue reading →

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Sunday, A Time To Unlax!

Posted on Sunday, August 30, 2026 by Paul

Today was, for the most part, a diddly-squat day, a day everyone needs once in a while. We had planned to hit the garden, but we traded it for two hours with Robin, just jabbering, recounting memories, and planning future … Continue reading →

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We Had A Surprise Visitor!

Posted on Thursday, August 27, 2026 by Paul

We had a 9:00 am appointment with Amy and her eye doctor, so we had to be up at 6:30 am to get ready and head to Newport Beach. As soon as we arose, we headed to the kitchen to … Continue reading →

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Mid-Week: Detailed Planning Required!

Posted on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 by Paul

It’s that time!  We must trudge off to the gym and subject our fragile bodies to sustained abuse! First, we hit the floor, and our legs are stretched,g with several back muscles providing audible feedback in the form of snaps, … Continue reading →

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Another Hot Day In Paradise!

Posted on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 by Paul

Tuesday, and we’re already off to the races because: a) Mary has her painting class, and b) I had to wait for Home Depot to deliver a new refrigerator. While I was working in the garage, I had some time … Continue reading →

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We Are Going To See The Cars At The Elks

Posted on Sunday, August 16, 2026 by Paul

Today we look back in history! Yes, today is the day we go shopping for a car we can’t afford!  A new Cadillac or a new Lexus?  Perhaps a Mercedes?  Nope, we are looking for a 1955 Packhard Caribbean! The … Continue reading →

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Posted on Saturday, August 15, 2026 by Paul

Good morning!  On this day in 1914, the Panama Canal opened for traffic. The SS Ancon, a cargo and passenger ship, was the first vessel to navigate the canal.   We just went through the canal two years ago. We had our … Continue reading →

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