Category Archives: Elks

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

Tonight We Shall Beware Of Ghosts And Goblins

Posted on Thursday, October 31, 2024 by Paul

Witch-ing you a Happy Halloween! When I met Mary, it was love at first bite. Try the sound  (Click the small arrow), but be prepared! We are ready to greet trick-or-treaters like it’s a red carpet-event. Just us, a bucket … Continue reading →

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Tonight We Change! We Can Be Anything!

Posted on Saturday, October 26, 2024 by Paul

We worked around the house most of the day and then got prepared for tonight’s extravaganza at the Elks Lodge! Our group is made up of 25 wild and crazy old codgers who definitely know how to have a blast! … Continue reading →

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We Are Off To The Elks!!

Posted on Thursday, October 24, 2024 by Paul

We worked in the office, trying to find the top of the pile of paper and paying bills—oh my! We made progress after a good cup of coffee and getting the old heart started. Mary’s stack is only 8″ high, … Continue reading →

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Sunday And Time For Fun!

Posted on Sunday, October 20, 2024 by Paul

The morning was fantastic, and we could see 100 miles.  There was not a cloud in the sky, and the temperature was forecasted to be 80 degrees.  We had a tiny breakfast and prepared to depart for the Elks at … Continue reading →

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Friday In Some Languages Means “On The Go!!”

Posted on Friday, October 18, 2024 by Paul

The Alexa went off, and I damn near fell out of bed!  She said, “You have 45 minutes to get ready to take Precious to the doctor for her checkup!!” Alexa was not talking about Mary; she was addressing Precious, … Continue reading →

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It’s Fall; The High Is 71 Degrees! YEAH!!

Posted on Thursday, October 17, 2024 by Paul

We are retired!  We have zero commitments!  We are free-willed!   Then why do we get up at 6:30 am?  The world is full of puzzlements!  We are puzzled! The doorbell rang, and we have deliveries!  It was NOT Santa but … Continue reading →

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A Great Saturday!

Posted on Saturday, October 12, 2024 by Paul

We were up at 5:30 am and got coffee ready to get our hearts started!  Then came the phone call, “We will be there in twenty minutes!”  The grandkids are coming over to tear out the summer garden!  Oh my!  … Continue reading →

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Back To Work!

Posted on Thursday, October 10, 2024 by Paul

Working in the garden was refreshing. I mean, who needs a spa day when you have a garden, right? Since I am going in for a hand operation on Monday, we thought we might as well get busy taking out … Continue reading →

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Let’s Go, Chop Chop!

Posted on Thursday, August 29, 2024 by Paul

It’s 0-Dark Thirty, and we’re up and about, getting ready for our voyage to see the doctor in Long Beach. It’s so early; even the roosters are hitting the snooze button!  We departed Casa Valencia at 6:50 am and hit … Continue reading →

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Thursday Has Arrived!

Posted on Thursday, August 22, 2024 by Paul

We went picking yesterday and retrieved these baby eggplants. Mary planted lettuce, and I modified the sprinkler system to cover this garden area better. The Shishito Peppers are doing quite well, so we’ll have to invite Bob Duda over for … Continue reading →

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