Category Archives: Working Around House

We Are Still Recouperating!

Posted on Monday, July 7, 2025 by Paul

We were up and moving fairly early, and after our coffee, we went to the garden and finally planted the new corn.  We have twenty-four stalks in the ground and are beginning to grow.  After cutting the corn from the … Continue reading →

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The Day After Independence Day Was For R&R

Posted on Saturday, July 5, 2025 by Paul

The 4th is now history, meaning it’s only 172 days until Christmas!  Shocking! We took it easy today as yesterday was quite tiring.  When it came time for brunch, we decided leftovers were the name of the game.  We will … Continue reading →

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Prep Day! No, It’s Ready Pre-Prep Day!

Posted on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 by Paul

We were up early, as it’s gym day!  To get started, I looked at my “To Do List”!   After recovering from my fainting spell, I wandered to the backyard and picked some grape leaves for our gym staff. Historical & … Continue reading →

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July 1st And Our Mouths Hurt!

Posted on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 by Paul

You guessed it… Time for a dental checkup.  After today’s visit, I plan to mail my teeth in next time! Before leaving for the dentist, Mary picked a mess of veggies for Dr. Annie. We arrived at Drs. Nagel’s office … Continue reading →

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Broken Bones; It’s Gym Day

Posted on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 by Paul

We tried to sneak into the gym disguised as two people in perfect condition, thereby avoiding the need for staff assistance.   Alas, our plan failed miserably.  After thirty minutes on the upright torture bicycle, we were thrown to the ground … Continue reading →

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Saturday, Time To Dance!

Posted on Saturday, June 28, 2025 by Paul

Another lazy morning.  Scout wanted out at 5:30 am, so I got up and sent him on his way.  I went back to bed thinking I would get up in a few minutes.  Oh dear, it was almost 8:00 am … Continue reading →

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Fry Day Is Upon Us!

Posted on Friday, June 27, 2025 by Paul

We are up and moving early today, as it’s De-Box the She She Day.  It’s a long story.   Mary had several boxes in the She Shed that had not been opened since the move, and I wanted to convert the … Continue reading →

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Zip, Nada, Diddily!

Posted on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 by Paul

It was a lazy day, and we didn’t get up until 8:00 am, at which time I marched into the kitchen to prepare coffee!  With the coffee made, I returned to the office where Mary was busy pounding on the … Continue reading →

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Off And Running; Time To Decorate!! I Retired 6,666 Days Ago!

Posted on Friday, June 20, 2025 by Paul

We had to get ready for an appointment with the dermatologist at 9:00 am in Los Alamitos.  When I arrived at the waiting room, I saw a large number of people, so I asked, “How many people have never raised … Continue reading →

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Between Gym Days!

Posted on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 by Paul

At 6:00 am, we are awake and ready to go.  After a cup of coffee, we headed to the garden, where we harvested, set up additional rabbit barriers, and gathered the corn stalks that were harvested this year. The rest … Continue reading →

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