Category Archives: Food and Wine

Who does not enjoy food and wine? We do and these posts deal with food and wine experiences.

Saturday Was A Mixed Blessing! Work And Fun!

Posted on Saturday, July 24, 2021 by Paul

We have enough youth. How about a Fountain of Smart? We are having a party tonight, so we were up and at it early, going through the house attempting to make everything at least presentable.  We worked on the patio … Continue reading →

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We Have More Storage!!!

Posted on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 by Paul

In 1919, a storage tank full of molasses in Boston exploded, causing a flood that killed 21 people. I guess you could call it the Boston Molassacre. I bet you thought I made it up! The Great Molasses Flood, also … Continue reading →

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Serious Backyard Work Begins Today!

Posted on Saturday, July 17, 2021 by Paul

What do you get when you drain a hot tub full of clowns?  Several gallons of laughing stock. Today we attack the kitchen, so we can begin to cook at home again.  At 8:00 AM sharp, the guys show up … Continue reading →

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Progress Was Made! It’s Beginning To Look Like A House!

Posted on Friday, July 16, 2021 by Paul

The CEO of IKEA was elected Prime Minister in Sweden. He should have his cabinet together by the end of the weekend. So I get up and look at the den/kitchen and go immediately back to bed.  Well, immediately was … Continue reading →

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No Rest For The Wicked!

Posted on Saturday, July 10, 2021 by Paul

I don’t want to brag, but I do speak a little Latin. I’m not fluent, but I’m sure I could get by if I ever went there. Today would have been Sue’s 70th birthday.  Thanks to the many people who … Continue reading →

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Friday Is A Work Day

Posted on Friday, July 9, 2021 by Paul

I was a terrible psychic. I got fired, and I never even saw it coming. As of this morning, I have been retired 14 Years, 3 Months, and 19 Days! Today is “paint day”; I have three appointments with folks … Continue reading →

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Unpacking Begins; We Be Busy!

Posted on Thursday, July 8, 2021 by Paul

I put my grandma on speed dial. I call that Instagram. We didn’t begin to move until 6:00 AM; Mary worked upstairs until her Zoom meeting, and I finished off the lights in the ceiling except that I bought 2700 … Continue reading →

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Work And Play, A Plan For The Day!

Posted on Friday, July 2, 2021 by Paul

I don’t like to complain about the customer service of any business, but I didn’t appreciate being pushed over by the stockbroker when I asked him to check my balance. Bright and early, I was off the Casa Valencia to … Continue reading →

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We Are Out And About And Then OUT!

Posted on Sunday, June 27, 2021 by Paul

Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you do criticize them, you’re a mile away, and you have their shoes. Sunday morning, and we are off like a rocket at 7:15 AM, heading to … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day; 2021!

Posted on Sunday, June 20, 2021 by Paul

“A father is a man who expects his son to be as good a man as he meant to be.” I was up early and headed to Casa Valencia to make sure the drip system was working, and it was; … Continue reading →

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