Category Archives: Working Around House

Prepping For Christmas Eve!

Posted on Saturday, December 23, 2023 by Paul

Today, we spent the day running errands and preparing for Christmas Eve.  We went to the store to buy paper for our printers, visited the Polish Deli (Polka Deli in Orange, CA) to get some fresh pierogis, and stopped by … Continue reading →

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To Day, The Inn!

Posted on Thursday, December 21, 2023 by Paul

Join Us For The Day On Our Website The rain had stopped for a while, so we went to the garden to check on everything.  The first stop is the rain gauge.  We expected more than half an inch, but … Continue reading →

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Monday And Christmas Is A Week Away!

Posted on Monday, December 18, 2023 by Paul

We woke up at 7:00 am and got ready for the day.  Mary went to the gym to start her morning exercise routine while I dropped by TJ’s to get lunch for our visitors.  After completing my errands, I returned … Continue reading →

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Monday Has Arrived And We Are Off Like A Shot!

Posted on Monday, December 11, 2023 by Paul

Ready?  What happened to the man who stole an Advent Calendar?  He got 25 days! Zoom, zot, zap!  A loud noise awakened us; my shoe horn was knocked off the table as Mr. Swishy Tail, aka Scout,  came over and … Continue reading →

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Week #48 Begins! Christmas Is NOT Far Away!

Posted on Monday, December 4, 2023 by Paul

Memories: The Train Station – I had a large American Flyer train setup in the backyard of my house. It covered an area of almost 400 square feet. My mom and I created the mountains using window screen wire and … Continue reading →

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December 1st; Christmas Is 24 Days Away!

Posted on Friday, December 1, 2023 by Paul

Mary and I started our day early in the morning.  She headed to her gym class while I went to Los Alamitos for a blood test necessary for my next week’s appointments.  We both got back home and reunited around … Continue reading →

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Mid Week Activities Kept Us Busy!

Posted on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 by Paul

Mary had an appointment at the local gym, so she contacted Liles taxi service for drop-off. Later, I added some final touches to our decorations at home. At noon, we left for the Elks Lodge to have lunch with Bob. … Continue reading →

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Decorating Continues And Delivery Is Accomplished!

Posted on Monday, November 27, 2023 by Paul

We did some unpacking and decorating before we departed the house. I found a new occupation: furniture delivery.  Read on… Mary had a gym appointment, and I met with Sydney’s customer, who was selling her high-end Ethan Allen furniture.  Removing … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Up; Christmas Down!

Posted on Sunday, November 26, 2023 by Paul

We woke early to put away Thanksgiving and Halloween decorations we missed before Joe’s 8:00 a.m. arrival. Joe and the boys offered to take the Christmas boxes down from the garage attic for us, an amazing gesture. After ten minutes … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready To Go!!

Posted on Friday, November 17, 2023 by Paul

I woke up at 5:30 a.m. and started getting ready to leave for my 8:00 a.m. appointment in Newport Beach. Even though I left my house at 6:30 a.m., I got stuck in a lot of traffic until I passed … Continue reading →

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