Category Archives: Family

Activities involving family/extended family.

Day 6 – Out And About/Boston

Posted on Monday, September 28, 2026 by Paul

We began the day fairly early, as we have an hour-long drive into Boston from here. Mary and I had breakfast at the inn while Robin packed up and transferred rooms from the third (scary) floor to the more mundane … Continue reading →

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Day 4 – On The Road Again!

Posted on Sunday, September 27, 2026 by Paul

Mary planned to head to school early for what was apparently a very important fancy breakfast with her classmates. Meanwhile, Robin and I planned to stay behind to handle the glamorous behind-the-scenes work: packing everything up, eating breakfast, and cramming … Continue reading →

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Sunday has arrived; we are busy!!!

Posted on Sunday, September 20, 2026 by Paul

I was up and moving at full speed at 6:155 am because we are expecting company around 9:30 am. David and family are dropping by before they go to the baseball game, so we needed to get ready! At 7:00, … Continue reading →

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A Relaxing Day At Last!!!

Posted on Saturday, September 12, 2026 by Paul

The sun came up and so did we! At 10:30 am, Robin and Bob dropped by, and we went to the Elks Lodge for an orientation meeting with Alvaro, a friend from Boeing. He is in the process of being … Continue reading →

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Party Day And It Is Raining!

Posted on Sunday, September 6, 2026 by Paul

We planned an outdoor swim party for our friends at Peak Performance, but alas, Mother Nature had other ideas! It was not raining hard, just enough to keep everything wet. We planned for this possibility and set up tables and … Continue reading →

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It’s Saturday, Lunch At The Farmhouse!

Posted on Saturday, August 29, 2026 by Paul

We were up and ready to go early because we had an appointment with the kids at Roger’s Gardens at 11:00 am. The Farmhouse opens at 11:30 am, so we had thirty minutes to walk through this year’s Halloween displays! … Continue reading →

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Happy 80th Birthday, Bob!

Posted on Sunday, August 23, 2026 by Paul

Today we celebrate the birth of our good friend Bob Zaitz, who is turning 80, and that is fortunate because it is also his IQ.  We were supposed to pick up the decorations at his house at 10:00 am, but … Continue reading →

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Work First, Play Second!

Posted on Friday, August 21, 2026 by Paul

It was one year ago today that we lost Irene, whom we called “Mom.” She was a great lady who will always be remembered! It’s 5:30 am, and we are dressed to kill, weeds that is!  We hit the garden … Continue reading →

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A Busy Day It Is

Posted on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 by Paul

It’s Tuesday, and we are off like a herd of turtles—slow, determined, and occasionally distracted by snacks. We spent several hours working in the office, some of which involved attending to Her Majesty, Grace, who continues to rule the household … Continue reading →

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Sunday Has Arrived! A High Of 91 Is Expected!

Posted on Sunday, August 9, 2026 by Paul

Morning arrived, and the three of us shuffled into the kitchen in search of coffee—also known as liquid eye-opener, heart starter, and the only reason we don’t communicate exclusively in grunts before 9 am. Robin had to head out early … Continue reading →

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