Category Archives: Working Around House

It’s The Tooth Of August!

Posted on Sunday, August 2, 2026 by Paul

Never a dull moment in this household.  Today we went to Old World in Huntington Beach for a German festival.  I got all dressed up in my Lederhosen and off we went!  Mary tried to put on her dirndl, but … Continue reading →

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Frustration Is Doing Me In!

Posted on Sunday, July 26, 2026 by Paul

After spending almost 40 years on computers as a hobby, I am about to give up!  This morning I spent six hours attempting to download 40 images from messages after last night’s party.  The computer said “saved,” butI’ll be damned … Continue reading →

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Oh My, The Weekend Is Just Hours away!

Posted on Saturday, July 25, 2026 by Paul

Success… well, sort of! We were enjoying our morning coffee on the patio when I checked the security camera—and there was our missing kitty!  She was actually inside the trap… but somehow managed to tiptoe around the strike plate like … Continue reading →

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Another Wonderful Day In The Neighborhood!

Posted on Friday, July 24, 2026 by Paul

It is Friday! After last night’s high-stakes wildlife drama — also known as “successfully trapping the wrong cat” — I completely forgot today was trash pickup day. By the time I remembered, I was already burrito-wrapped in my blankie, and … Continue reading →

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The Weekend Is Coming, Beware!

Posted on Thursday, July 23, 2026 by Paul

Finally, time to relax!  We were up and moving around 7:00 am because apparently ‘relaxing’ now requires an early start and a schedule.  Our big plan was to head to the Elks for Girls Night Out, which is coming up … Continue reading →

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Mid-Week And All Is Well!

Posted on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 by Paul

We were up and moving fairly early this morning because apparently retirement comes with a full itinerary and no snooze button.  Once again, we had a packed day of high-stakes retirement excitement: office work, household maintenance, and surveillance of Miss … Continue reading →

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Here We Go Again!

Posted on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 by Paul

5:45 am and my eyes slapped open wider than a quarter; it was time to get up or lie there and study the ceiling!   I went to the office and worked on the picture from Sunday night’s dance at the … Continue reading →

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We Needed A Day To Relax Because Friday Is The OC FAIr

Posted on Thursday, July 16, 2026 by Paul

We got busy early, knowing that the weather would be hot!!  We planted the Disney Rose and several other items that had been collecting.  We worked until 9:00 am, then went inside and got ready for Girls Night Out. The … Continue reading →

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Out And About!

Posted on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 by Paul

Today was again fairly busy!   Before getting ready to go, Mary finished off her latest puzzle! Of course it would be doggies!! We were off and running at 10:00 am, and we picked up Dianne for her post-op checkup at … Continue reading →

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We Worked And Then We Played!

Posted on Saturday, July 11, 2026 by Paul

We made a very ambitious plan yesterday: get up, get dressed, and conquer the garden.  And somehow, against all odds, we actually followed the plan.  We marched outside like professional landscapers and came back as sweaty, dirt-covered garden warriors.  Final … Continue reading →

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