Category Archives: Elks

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

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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Today We Celebrate!

Posted on Thursday, July 24, 2025 by Paul

After swimming last night, Mary’s eyes didn’t open until 8:00 am, and then they were at half-mast.  I only beat her by thirty minutes.  Then I remembered, “The average person needs five more minutes of sleep.” We headed to the … Continue reading →

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Another Full Day!

Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2025 by Paul

It’s Sunday, and we’re in for a great day!   We did work in the garden for about two hours, but then we needed to rest for the Starkighters tribute to the 100th anniversary of the Grand Old Opry! The kids … Continue reading →

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A Fifth Anniversary Is Coming Up!

Posted on Thursday, July 17, 2025 by Paul

We spent a couple of hours working in the garden before getting ready for Girl’s Night Out at the Elks.  The first Girl’s Night Out visit was on July 23, 2020, when Bob Z, Mike A, and Bill C. pulled … Continue reading →

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Always On Saturday!

Posted on Saturday, July 12, 2025 by Paul

We sat on the patio with Robin for two hours shooting the s**t, and then when Robin headed for home, we broke out the gardening tools and got underway.  Talking to myself is okay.  Answering back is risky. Robin said … Continue reading →

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Friday Has Arrived! The Weekend Gets Near!

Posted on Friday, July 11, 2025 by Paul

Yes, I know it’s Friday, but we had a doctor’s visit on Monday, so we rescheduled the gym for today.  That gave me two extra days without pain.   I was asked which exercise I enjoyed the best, and I answered! … Continue reading →

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It’s Thursday And That Means “Girl’s Night out!”

Posted on Thursday, July 10, 2025 by Paul

The day was so pretty that we went to the patio to drink our coffee.   While we were outside on the patio, we spoke with Joe to bring him up to date on the medical situation.  Since we’re going to … Continue reading →

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Saturday, Time To Dance!

Posted on Saturday, June 28, 2025 by Paul

Another lazy morning.  Scout wanted out at 5:30 am, so I got up and sent him on his way.  I went back to bed thinking I would get up in a few minutes.  Oh dear, it was almost 8:00 am … Continue reading →

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Thursday And We All Know What That Means!

Posted on Thursday, June 26, 2025 by Paul

We are off to the Elks today.  I took a quick walk in the garden and ate six beautiful plums!  They are just about perfect now, but can I eat fifty plums in two days? I researched on the Internet … Continue reading →

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Girls Night Out, Doctor, Dancing…We Had A Full Day!

Posted on Thursday, June 19, 2025 by Paul

My cousin Claudia had her 81st birthday today.  She came with us to see Dad off at the pier when he went to Hawaii on the Matson Hawaiian Pilot cargo ship! I know Mary loves me, but I heard from … Continue reading →

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