Category Archives: Elks

Octoberfest And Fall; All At Once!!

Posted on Friday, September 22, 2023 by Paul

We started our day with coffee and a stroll through our garden, which is thinning with the arrival of fall today at midnight.  We still have a few tomatoes and think we will plant the winter garden in late October … Continue reading →

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To The Elks For Girls Night Out!

Posted on Thursday, September 21, 2023 by Paul

We were up and moving at 6:00 am, heading to the yard with our coffee cups in hand.  The cup of coffee keeps us warm until the effort to trim the garden kicks in, and then we are plenty warm.  … Continue reading →

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D & D; Decorate And Dance!

Posted on Sunday, September 17, 2023 by Paul

We woke up early and began decorating. We unpacked boxes and replaced batteries. The countertops and tabletops were covered with decorations. I got busy outside and put up witch’s hats across the front of the house! We had another witch, … Continue reading →

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Great Fun!!

Posted on Saturday, September 16, 2023 by Paul

While wandering through the garden, we had a delightful surprise – Mr. Hummingbird came to visit us! Although he is difficult to spot, he perched himself for a few seconds, and I quickly grabbed my trusty iPhone to capture some … Continue reading →

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Off To See The Alley Cats!

Posted on Thursday, September 14, 2023 by Paul

We worked hard in the garden for two hours, removing three tomato plants and picking tomatoes to take to Girl’s Night Out. A tomato plant nearing the end of its fruiting phase may produce fewer flowers or stop flowering altogether, … Continue reading →

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Friday; The Week She Be Done!

Posted on Friday, September 8, 2023 by Paul

Mornings are special to us because we enjoy a peaceful walk in the garden at 6:00 a.m. No noises; absolute quiet! We do, however, hear the spiders working away on their webs. Every morning in September, we walk through our … Continue reading →

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Girls Night Out; Our Favorite Day Of The week

Posted on Thursday, September 7, 2023 by Paul

Upon waking up, I habitually check my messages.  To my surprise, I found a message from BZ, who is currently in Gibraltar and had made a new best friend also named Bob.  BZ is visible on the left of the … Continue reading →

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Friday; Time To Be Normal

Posted on Friday, August 25, 2023 by Paul

Today, we went to visit the cardiologist. They provided Paul with a device to wear for a week so they could monitor his missed and early heartbeats. Returning home, we worked in the garden for a while and then cooked … Continue reading →

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Day 8; Honolulu And The Elks Lodge!

Posted on Saturday, August 12, 2023 by Paul

Mary ordered breakfast in our room.  We dined inside and had coffee on the veranda, watching the busy ships go back and forth.  We won’t be leaving the boat until 9:30 am at the earliest.  Then, we plan to browse … Continue reading →

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We Made A Donation!

Posted on Thursday, July 27, 2023 by Paul

Today, we took a stroll in the garden and discovered no rats were caught in our traps.  We had a productive time by the fire discussing preparations for the upcoming party on Saturday. We identified a few tasks that need … Continue reading →

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