Category Archives: Elks

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

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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Friday Is Another Busy Day!

Posted on Friday, July 21, 2023 by Paul

Let’s head to the garden! We spent a couple of hours removing dead plants and to my surprise, I found a little creature hiding amongst the foliage.  He is going to make us a great meal in the next few … Continue reading →

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It’s Thursday! Time For Fun!

Posted on Thursday, July 20, 2023 by Paul

We just received a text saying that Diane has tested positive for COVID-19. However, I underwent a nasal swab test at 8:30 this morning, and the results showed that I am negative. Before we head to the Elks, we plan … Continue reading →

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Wednesday; Hump Day!

Posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 by Paul

When I got home at 6:00 am after sleeping at the clinic all night, I laid down next to Mary for a few minutes. However, I was wide awake, so I used the computer to complete my Daily Diary. I … Continue reading →

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