Category Archives: Elks

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

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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I Escaped The House Today!

Posted on Thursday, September 11, 2025 by Paul

We got up, and Mary did the morning groin check, and I was leaking every so slightly on the right side.  It was not significant enough to worry about, so we proceeded with the morning shower and a new gauze … Continue reading →

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Relax, Unwind, Eat, Dance!

Posted on Saturday, September 6, 2025 by Paul

Robin stayed the night, and we spent the morning catching up with everything.  We called Colleen, and all is well on the East Coast.  Robin took off around 11:00 am, and we went to the Post Office (to mail our … Continue reading →

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Success At The Doctors!!

Posted on Thursday, September 4, 2025 by Paul

Scout and I managed to go outside while Mary’s coffee was being made.  We talk and get ready for the day! Today we are firing on all eight!  Massive good news and success!   We were up early to get to … Continue reading →

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Hello Elks Twice!

Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2025 by Paul

We were up early so we could beat the weather.  It was supposed to be in the mid-90s today.  The first thing we did was bring the veggies from the front yard to the garden.  They were watered automatically in … Continue reading →

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Time To Be A Cut Up!

Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 by Paul

We had to be in Long Beach for an 8:00 am appointment with the skin surgeon.  Another outbreak of skin cancer requires it to be removed.  At this rate, I may be down to 190 pounds in a few years! … Continue reading →

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The Week Is Almost Done!

Posted on Thursday, August 14, 2025 by Paul

5:15 am, the alarm goes off, and we jump out of bed to start the day.  Mary has a PT appointment in Orange at 7:30 am, but it takes time to get ready and look good. Mary wore her red … Continue reading →

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Taking A Sick Day!

Posted on Saturday, August 9, 2025 by Paul

Mary woke up with a cold this morning, so I brought in toast, coffee, apple sauce, and a fresh peach from Harry & David.  I knew she was not feeling well!   Keeping the Energizer Bunny horizontal on such a beautiful … Continue reading →

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Oh My! Liar Liar, Pants On Fire!!

Posted on Thursday, August 7, 2025 by Paul

I was shocked by the numbers revealed: 195.3 pounds!  Oh my, I need to skip more meals.  Skipping meals is a no-no, so I will order a hockey puck (hamburger patty sans everything) for lunch with iced tea! With Mary’s … Continue reading →

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Let’s Go For A Drive

Posted on Sunday, August 3, 2025 by Paul

When we got up, we decided to go to the Elks Annual Car Show at the Lodge.  We expected a few cars, but there were probably 150-200 cars and bikes on display!  I fell in love with the 1957 Ford … Continue reading →

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