Category Archives: Working Around House

The Week Is Almost Gone!

Posted on Friday, March 28, 2025 by Paul

We went to the gym to be bent and twisted to feel better! We did feel better, and to prove that, we headed to the garden and spent hours towing the barge and lifting the bales! We have several bags … Continue reading →

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Work Work Work!

Posted on Friday, March 28, 2025 by Paul

After our cup of coffee and the morning garden tour, we got ready to go to the Elks for Girls Night Out, but first, a stop at Home Depot was required!  We needed supplies! We got some strawberries, flowers, watermelons, … Continue reading →

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Spring + 1; All Is OK!

Posted on Friday, March 21, 2025 by Paul

Well, a change of schedule!  We rescheduled our gym class until Friday, and today is Friday, so off we went!  We wiggled and giggled for an entire hour and stretched muscles that we never knew we had.  In addition, we … Continue reading →

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Mid-Week Already?… Oh My!

Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 by Paul

9:00 am and we are off and running!  This time to the DMV for a 10:40 am appointment to get Mary’s driver’s license renewed.  We departed at 9:00 am, arriving an hour early, thinking MAYBE we might get through early.  … Continue reading →

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Decide Already! Is It Going To Be Rain Or Shine??

Posted on Thursday, March 13, 2025 by Paul

The damn rabbits are out again, we saw evidence on the walkway!  Time to get the gun out, sit by the fire, and await the garden security light to flash on!  Then, out comes the gun and bye-bye rabbits.  Hare … Continue reading →

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Sunday Was Busy!

Posted on Sunday, March 9, 2025 by Paul

The day was enjoyable! I woke up to my alarm blaring like it was auditioning for a rock concert. After accidentally pouring orange juice into my cereal instead of milk, I decided it was a sign to try new things. … Continue reading →

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Tuesday And We Are Separated (For Two Hours)

Posted on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 by Paul

Today started slow with a quick walk in the garden to see how the new plants did last night!  No rabbit gifts and all the laves were unscathed from pests!  The transplanted onions were perked up and ready for business! … Continue reading →

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Sunday And We Have Zero On The Calendar

Posted on Sunday, March 2, 2025 by Paul

It was a fantastic day.  Mary hit the office to get her taxes ready, and I surprised he by fixing bacon and eggs with toasted Irish Soda Bread. We spent the rest of the day piddling around the house, working … Continue reading →

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Off To The Elks!

Posted on Thursday, February 27, 2025 by Paul

We arose early and continued seasoning our new kitchen tool.  After having coffee, we visited the garden.   We worked a little bit before getting ready for the Elks. On the way to the Elks, we dropped off Scout at his … Continue reading →

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It’s So Quiet!!

Posted on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 by Paul

The kids made it to New Hampshire; we got a text message saying all was OK! We were up early as I had another visit to the dermatologist/surgeon in Long Beach to remove another naughty-acting cancer on the forehead.  We … Continue reading →

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We Are Again Land Lubbers!

Posted on Saturday, February 22, 2025 by Paul

Our boat was not rocking, and in fact, we were up and moving at 7:00 am.  The kids took our car to visit Jon’s father in Vista, California. Before they departed, I tried Mary’s car to make sure it would … Continue reading →

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T-2!

Posted on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 by Paul

Oops, that is NOT what I meant, snookums? I departed the house at 7:00 am to go to the gym because I had an appointment at 8:00 am with the owner.   When I was done, the bearings from the stationary … Continue reading →

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Serious Packing Underway!

Posted on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 by Paul

It’s the start of a new day, and I’m off like a herd of turtles. Slow and steady wins the race, right? At this rate, I might need a snack break before I even get to the front door! We … Continue reading →

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Monday? Already?

Posted on Monday, February 10, 2025 by Paul

I woke up and thought to myself:  I’m a light eater. As soon as the light goes on, I start eating. Jon and Sarah will be here on Wednesday afternoon!  They are flying in from New Hampshire, where it was … Continue reading →

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Five Days And We Are Off!

Posted on Sunday, February 9, 2025 by Paul

What a beautiful day in the neighborhood!  The sun is bright, and the birds are flying backwards to see where they have been. We just vegetated all day, and I left the house for 15 minutes to go by CVS … Continue reading →

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Saturday Has Dared Raise Its Head Again!

Posted on Saturday, February 8, 2025 by Paul

It was a neck and neck race, but I beat the roosters.  As I began to crow, the neighbors threw a shoe at me over the fence.  How lucky! Today’s shoe matches the one they threw last week; now I … Continue reading →

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Where Did The Week Go?

Posted on Friday, February 7, 2025 by Paul

At 7:30 am we peeked out the bedroom window and it was WET.  A very light rain had fallen since around 3:30 am when Scout was last seen inside the house. This morning, we had an appointment to get our … Continue reading →

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Off To The Elks After A Little Cancer Surgery

Posted on Thursday, February 6, 2025 by Paul

Alexa went off as planned at 6:00 am!  My eyes opened, and I could not figure out why Alexa was going crazy. Then, it dawned on me. I have an 8:00 am surgery in Long Beach!  Yep, more cancer to … Continue reading →

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It’s Not Quite Mid Week Yet!

Posted on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 by Paul

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes The wall clock indicated it was 5:30 am and time for the old man to get up and get busy!  Today, I am doing a chuck roast in the crockpot; I have never done one before, … Continue reading →

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Another Week Begins! I Have Seen 4,181 Weeks Since I Was Born!

Posted on Monday, February 3, 2025 by Paul

Another week begins, and we hope Mary’s back is 90% recovered. Unless she gets better soon, I must get gloves because I am getting ” dishpan hands.” “Dishpan hands” refer to dry, red, rough, and scaly hands often caused by … Continue reading →

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