Category Archives: Elks

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

We Are Off Like A Shot! The Day Is Full!

Posted on Saturday, December 6, 2025 by Paul

I had to work hard for my first bicycle!  I am probably ten years old, so this would be 1954, and I wanted a red two-wheeler.  Well, Dad got me a fantastic bike that I used for years and years.  … Continue reading →

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Busy Busy Busy; I Needs To Retire!!

Posted on Thursday, December 4, 2025 by Paul

For the rest of the year, I plan to revisit old Christmas memories (The Ghost of Christmas Past?)  Please laugh and giggle along with me as I navigate my misadventures on the way to adulthood (some people are not sure … Continue reading →

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Another Grey And Dreary Day

Posted on Saturday, November 22, 2025 by Paul

We woke up to grey skies and cool temperatures.  After making coffee, we hit the office to get the Christmas event coordinated.  So far, and we are NOT complete yet.  We are still filling in the blanks with Christmas events. … Continue reading →

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The Rain Is Hiding Today

Posted on Thursday, November 20, 2025 by Paul

The sun was hot, and the birds were flying backwards to see where they had been!  It looked like it hadn’t rained in a month.  We messed around in the office and then got ready to go to the weekly … Continue reading →

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Working In The Office! Then We Dance!

Posted on Sunday, November 16, 2025 by Paul

We worked from 8:00 am until almost two, cleaning out files and reordering things.  We had a break for a bowl of cereal around 11:00 am.  You can see both Mary’s and my desk tops; it’s a fantastic sight. While … Continue reading →

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The Beginning Of The Week Was Busy; Veteran’s Day

Posted on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 by Paul

Monday: I took the horns by the bull, slipping into my black ninja costume and following Mary to the gym!  We explained my delicate condition, so my trainer significantly adjusted the regular grueling workout. We went to the market before … Continue reading →

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Normal “Kinda” Thursday!

Posted on Thursday, September 25, 2025 by Paul

We were up pretty early and began packing using the front guest room!  I put together the roll-around clothes hanger from Amazon, and it is working out very well! We got ready to go to the Elks around 11:00 am … Continue reading →

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Octoberfest At The Elks

Posted on Saturday, September 20, 2025 by Paul

The three of us were up and had our coffee before Robin departed for home.   She will return tonight for round two of the weekend, Oktoberfest! We worked in the yard for a bit, but spent the rest of the … Continue reading →

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Friday Was A Good Day!

Posted on Friday, September 19, 2025 by Paul

We had one more morning in the garden and cut just enough to fill up two 90-gallon trash cans with trimmings.  Around 11 am, we started getting cleaned up, as we had a 1:30 pm doctor’s appointment with the vascular … Continue reading →

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Another Day… Another Dinner!

Posted on Thursday, September 18, 2025 by Paul

In the morning, we went out and trimmed about 1/10th of the summer garden, leaving the remains on the walkway for Carlos to remove tomorrow.    After the heart ablation operation, I was amazed at how much energy I had.  … Continue reading →

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