Category Archives: Holidays

We love all of the holidays becuase it means we get to see the kids and grand kids and great grandkids

Getting Serviced!

Posted on Friday, October 11, 2024 by Paul

Alexa woke me up at 6:30 am.  I jumped out of bed, scratched my head, and wondered what she wanted.  After a few minutes, I remembered that the Silver Fox needed his 50,000th-mile checkup.  I had an appointment at Tustin … Continue reading →

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Halloween Has Arrived!

Posted on Friday, August 30, 2024 by Paul

Yes, we know it is not even September yet, but we are in the mood for the holiday season to begin.  Last night, Robin and Mary started the yearly calendar coordination activities as we have to plan for: Halloween pumpkin … Continue reading →

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Day 14 1/2 – Disembarking And Flying Home!

Posted on Saturday, July 27, 2024 by Paul

Finally, at 6:30 am, we got up and began the final packing activities: our carry-ons. It’s like trying to fit 15 pounds of, you know what, into a five-pound bag. After some struggle, a little force, a few hydraulic tools, … Continue reading →

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Happy 4th Of July

Posted on Thursday, July 4, 2024 by Paul

Happy Birthday, America. May you have many, many more. You can see all the photos on our website! We were up early as we are having company this afternoon and want to be ready! Everyone began showing up at noon … Continue reading →

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Happy Father’s Day!

Posted on Sunday, June 16, 2024 by Paul

My eyes opened at 6:00 am, and Mary was gone. After attempting several times to get vertical, I found my robe. While turning the corner to go to the kitchen, Mary jumped out of nowhere and yelled, “Happy Father’s Day.” … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day!

Posted on Sunday, May 12, 2024 by Paul

We are having family and friends over to celebrate at 11:00 am, so we needed to be up and get things ready!  We called Colleen to thank her for Mary’s Mother’s Day gift; Mary loves frogs! By 10:00 am, we … Continue reading →

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Out And About!

Posted on Saturday, March 16, 2024 by Paul

Take a minute and listed to “The Carlton Weaver” Did You Know? In the summer of 1787, the journeymen weavers of the Calton started to agitate for a wage increase. The dispute grew bitter, with the strikers cutting the webs … Continue reading →

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A Few More Hours And 2023 Is History!

Posted on Sunday, December 31, 2023 by Paul

Join The Fun On Our Website Mary woke up feeling ill after her Jeep ride in the desert.  Her lower left rib cage in her back is extremely sore, and she has spent most of the day in bed.  There … Continue reading →

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Santa Has Been Here!

Posted on Monday, December 25, 2023 by Paul

Visit Us On Christmas Day On Our Website We worked in the garden in the morning and then got cleaned up and ready to receive guests around 4:00 pm.  Mrs. Santa Claus took a stroll through the garden before everyone … Continue reading →

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We Can’t Go Any Faster!!

Posted on Sunday, December 24, 2023 by Paul

We woke at 6:00 am and started working in the garden by 7:00 am.  We planted sweet peas, trimmed the grape vines, and finished mulching the planted areas.  I finally fixed the faucet in the backyard after it had been … Continue reading →

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