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

The Weekend Had Arrived!

Posted on Friday, July 7, 2023 by Paul

The morning stroll started with sitting by the fire and having our coffee.  It was 60 degrees outside, but by the fire, it was toasty.   While sitting there, I told Mary, “I have a burning question!” I bought a friend … Continue reading →

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Girls Night Out

Posted on Thursday, July 6, 2023 by Paul

We worked in the garden for about two hours after having our coffee.  Mary picked a mess of tomatoes and corn for the gang at the Elks.  Having friends has some very positive benefits; we do not waste any of … Continue reading →

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Time For Girl’s Night Out

Posted on Thursday, June 29, 2023 by Paul

We hit the yard at 6:30 am to clear the bushes away for the wall so Tom could paint behind them!  While Mary fixed the bushes, I laid down the main water line for the planters and arranged them along … Continue reading →

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A Magnificent Day

Posted on Saturday, June 24, 2023 by Paul

Examples of how stupid our society has become! “Caution: Shoots rubber bands.” — On a product called “Rubber Band Shooter.” “Warning: May contain small parts.” — On a Frisbee. “Not suitable for children aged 36 months or less.” — On … Continue reading →

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A Wonderful Breakfast!!

Posted on Thursday, June 22, 2023 by Paul

We hit the garden running this morning; at 7:00 am, we were trimming and harvesting.  I did some serious deep watering in two of the beds that were “sagging.” Deep watering was slow and long, so I set the timer … Continue reading →

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It’s Fathers Day!

Posted on Sunday, June 18, 2023 by Paul

When my eyes opened this morning, there was Mary with a Father’s Day card and a nicely decorated present!  I have wanted one of these buffers for years; the older I get, the more it is needed!  The floor gets … Continue reading →

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Thursday And All Is Well

Posted on Thursday, June 15, 2023 by Paul

It’s mid-June and still cold; in fact, it “rained” last night!  It was hard to believe, but everything was wet as we meandered through the garden this morning.  The little bell pepper each hand their little bumbershoots deployed! The weather … Continue reading →

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Time For Work And Play

Posted on Saturday, June 10, 2023 by Paul

Today started early for me; I was up at 5:30 am, and while walking to the kitchen to retrieve my morning coffee, I realized how amazingly lucky I am to have discovered Dr. Mary at that low point in my … Continue reading →

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Thursday Has Arrived; Time For Work And Play

Posted on Thursday, June 8, 2023 by Paul

I rolled over, and it was 7:15 am; OMG, I set a new sleeping record.  Mary was nowhere to be found, and then I remembered the exercise room.  There she was, riding the bike at 123.5 mph.  The wheels were … Continue reading →

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We Gardened Until We Needed To Ready For The Elks & Dancing!

Posted on Saturday, June 3, 2023 by Paul

Finally, it is Saturday, and we are back to “normal.” Since we put in the front yard fence, I told Mary we could keep the curtains pulled in the front room and allow more light to come inside.  When I … Continue reading →

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