Category Archives: Food and Wine

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

Christmas Eve And All Is Well!

Posted on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 by Paul

The Lodge was decked out like a Christmas tree on steroids, and the Tom & Jerry station was ready to go! It was so prepared that even the cartoon characters were worried they’d get a ticket for being too animated. … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Food and Wine, Friends, Holidays | Comments Off on Christmas Eve And All Is Well!

Sad Day For Us: Colleen Departs For New Hampshire!

Posted on Thursday, December 19, 2024 by Paul

As the saying goes, “All good things must come to an end!”  Colleen’s green card expired, and she had to return to reality: a fantastic husband, three kids, and four grandkids! Before she took off, Colleen graced us with her … Continue reading →

Posted in Elks, Family, Food and Wine, Friends, Fun | Comments Off on Sad Day For Us: Colleen Departs For New Hampshire!

I B 80

Posted on Sunday, December 15, 2024 by Paul

Today, we celebrate even though tomorrow is officially my birthday (at 4:03 in the afternoon, eighty years ago!) We were all getting ready to leave for Old Ranch around 10:oo am, and the party started at 11:00 am.  The party … Continue reading →

Posted in Dancing, Family, Food and Wine, Friends, Fun, Holidays, Memories | Comments Off on I B 80

Out With The Old; In With The New!

Posted on Saturday, November 30, 2024 by Paul

We got to work early, collecting all the remaining fall and Thanksgiving decor and putting it into one spot for packing!  Soon, the 28 cases of Christmas will arrive, and we will be decorating like mad, hoping to be done … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and Wine, Friends, Memories, Theater | Comments Off on Out With The Old; In With The New!

No Rain Today!

Posted on Sunday, November 24, 2024 by Paul

We were supposed to go to a dance class in Pasadena, but with the allergies going on and the fact I am scheduled for an angiogram/angioplasty at 7:00 am Tuesday, we decided to stay home and rest. Robin popped by … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Food and Wine, Working Around House | Comments Off on No Rain Today!

Off To South Coast Reperatory To See Joan

Posted on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 by Paul

We were up and at them by 7:00 am, fueled by the promise of our gym session at 8:15 am! By 8:30 am, we were on our cycles, cruising down the freeway like the stars of a high-stakes action movie—complete … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and Wine, Friends, Theater | Comments Off on Off To South Coast Reperatory To See Joan

We Keep Celebrating

Posted on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 by Paul

The day started brilliantly with a steaming cup of coffee because we’d be sad zombies without it. We then dove into our computers, battling the inbox like it was a rogue robot trying to take over the world. Deleting old … Continue reading →

Posted in Elks, Food and Wine, Friends, Fun, Holidays | Comments Off on We Keep Celebrating

Friday Is Here And Time To Relax!

Posted on Friday, November 8, 2024 by Paul

It’s a perfect morning, and the wind has finally gone! I could finally open the curtains without feeling like I was in a scene from a disaster movie. Honestly, the last time I saw the wind, it looked like it … Continue reading →

Posted in Dancing, Food and Wine, Friends | 1 Comment

Carve That Punkin’

Posted on Sunday, October 27, 2024 by Paul

We were up early to get ready for everyone to join us for the annual pumpkin carving activity.  Robin reminded us that this was her 34th year of partaking in the fun!  We started back in 1987. Visit the website … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Food and Wine | Comments Off on Carve That Punkin’

We Are Off To The Theater This Evening!

Posted on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 by Paul

First things first, our bi-weekly workout! My back sounded like Rice Krispies—Snap, Crackle, and Pop! After the workouts, we feel worn out, but we move better after a few minutes of complaining. Sore today, stronger tomorrow. Remember,  Take care of your … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Food and Wine, Friends, Theater | Comments Off on We Are Off To The Theater This Evening!