Category Archives: Elks

Mary and I are both Elks and we enjoy participating in their events and joining with our friends for special occasions!

Today We Salute

Posted on Saturday, November 7, 2026 by Paul

1,168 Words! It was a perfectly normal Saturday—until I got up and found the coffee machine warm and a cup of lukewarm coffee waiting for me. “Odd,” I thought. “Did I get up, make coffee, and forget about it? Is … Continue reading →

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Busy Again; Does It Ever Stop??

Posted on Thursday, November 5, 2026 by Paul

524 Words! We stayed in bed this morning after yesterday’s great adventure traveling across town! The office called first thing, so we did our usual work until about 10:00 am, then got ready for Girls’ Night Out at the Elkst. … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween

Posted on Saturday, October 31, 2026 by Paul

788 Words! FYI: Some people call Halloween “satanic” because it uses witches, ghosts, demons, magic, and occult imagery—things some Christian groups regard as spiritually dangerous or as glorifying evil. Others object because Halloween has historical ties to Samhain, an ancient … Continue reading →

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Back To A Semi-Normal Day!

Posted on Thursday, October 29, 2026 by Paul

865 words! We worked in the office until 11:00am, then departed for the Elks weekly Girls Night Out! Oreo was her normal, wonderful self. We played ball inside for a while, and finally she said enough; time to go outside … Continue reading →

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Time To Go Shopping

Posted on Sunday, October 25, 2026 by Paul

Today was relatively “slow” as we had nothing going on except going to the Elks for their annual holiday boutique. As soon as we got vertical, Oreo and I went outside for a rousing game of fetch. We had her … Continue reading →

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Off To The Elks We Go!!!

Posted on Thursday, October 22, 2026 by Paul

We were up early at the office as usual, but this time Mary was the busiest. She got a cruise in May 2027 from Rome to Barcelona on Viking (we want to avoid the crumb munchers!) Diane (daughter-in-law) and Megan … Continue reading →

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Mamma Mia; We Shall Cavort Tonight!!

Posted on Friday, October 16, 2026 by Paul

After four years, Mary’s hearing aid finally died, so we made an 8:30 am appointment to get it fixed. We left the house at 6:45 am because the hearing specialist is in Newport Beach, and southbound traffic is horrible at … Continue reading →

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Mamma Mia At The Elks

Posted on Thursday, October 15, 2026 by Paul

Just a little history: lilesnet.com (our website) was registered on Tuesday, 26th of December 1995, 30 years, 9 months, and 18 days ago, or 11250 days ago! We have another full day, starting with a visit to the Elks for … Continue reading →

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Back To Normal (Whatever That Is!)

Posted on Thursday, October 8, 2026 by Paul

Today was easy! We were up and working in the office while also getting ready for Girls’ Night Out at the lodge. The regulars were there except for Will and Iris. We have two funnies to share. Last month, Owen … Continue reading →

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T-1; We Are Ready For The Adventure!

Posted on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 by Paul

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Today we are off again for self-induced body bashing. We saw that the Peak Performance gym … Continue reading →

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Another Busy Day!

Posted on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 by Paul

No gym, that is a plus! But that does NOT mean we don’t work. We packed and organized until 9:30 am, when Mary took off for an appointment. While she was gone, I made a list of all the “wireless” … Continue reading →

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Sunday has arrived; we are busy!!!

Posted on Sunday, September 20, 2026 by Paul

I was up and moving at full speed at 6:155 am because we are expecting company around 9:30 am. David and family are dropping by before they go to the baseball game, so we needed to get ready! At 7:00, … Continue reading →

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Another Thursday Means Girls’ Night Out

Posted on Thursday, September 17, 2026 by Paul

The clock read 6:00 am, and my eyes opened, ready to take on the day. Sleeping Beauty made some sounds but then fell back to sleep, as yesterday was very busy! Finally, at 7:08 am, I ran in and kissed … Continue reading →

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A Relaxing Day At Last!!!

Posted on Saturday, September 12, 2026 by Paul

The sun came up and so did we! At 10:30 am, Robin and Bob dropped by, and we went to the Elks Lodge for an orientation meeting with Alvaro, a friend from Boeing. He is in the process of being … Continue reading →

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We Had A Surprise Visitor!

Posted on Thursday, August 27, 2026 by Paul

We had a 9:00 am appointment with Amy and her eye doctor, so we had to be up at 6:30 am to get ready and head to Newport Beach. As soon as we arose, we headed to the kitchen to … Continue reading →

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Happy 80th Birthday, Bob!

Posted on Sunday, August 23, 2026 by Paul

Today we celebrate the birth of our good friend Bob Zaitz, who is turning 80, and that is fortunate because it is also his IQ.  We were supposed to pick up the decorations at his house at 10:00 am, but … Continue reading →

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Saturday, Another “Work Day”!

Posted on Saturday, August 22, 2026 by Paul

7:30 am, and we are out and about fighting our worst enemies, overgrowth and weeds! The corn was done for this year, but we found an additional nine ears, which we will snack on for the rest of the day … Continue reading →

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Another Busy Day!

Posted on Thursday, August 20, 2026 by Paul

I am still reeling from the phone call yesterday with my college roomie! That was sixty years ago, and he is doing just fine living in Encinitas. In college, on fraternity row, we had a “Chariot Race.” All the fraternities … Continue reading →

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We Are Going To See The Cars At The Elks

Posted on Sunday, August 16, 2026 by Paul

Today we look back in history! Yes, today is the day we go shopping for a car we can’t afford!  A new Cadillac or a new Lexus?  Perhaps a Mercedes?  Nope, we are looking for a 1955 Packhard Caribbean! The … Continue reading →

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Visiting The Elks Twice!!

Posted on Thursday, August 13, 2026 by Paul

We were up early this morning after yesterday’s rest!   Today we visited the Elks twice, once for lunch and then again for dinner dancing. At 9:45 am, we headed to Michaels to get a watercolor picture framed for Bob’s birthday … Continue reading →

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