Category Archives: Elks

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

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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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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