Monthly Archives: August 2009

Hello Catalina!

Posted on Monday, August 31, 2009 by Paul

Robin decided to call us and see if we wanted to play miniature golf with her and Nick since it was the last of Summer before they.  Sue said, “Super, but let’s do it in Catalina!” Paul was up for … Continue reading →

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Sue Goes To Her High School Reunion

Posted on Saturday, August 29, 2009 by Paul

Laurie and Sue decided to go to their xxth Western High School reunion but were sure they would not know anyone…. wrong.  The evening was a lot of fun and we got to dance to 1960’s music, a challenge but … Continue reading →

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Mariarchi Music Anyone?

Posted on Friday, August 28, 2009 by Paul

At the Balboa Bay Club you know!  Yes, thats Vicky and Del and us listening to the music while dining at the Balboa Bay Club! Mariachi is a type of musical group, originally from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Usually a mariachi … Continue reading →

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Lunch at Ambrosia, OC Pavillion

Posted on Friday, August 28, 2009 by Paul

We are NOT playing golf today as the course is closed for a tournament. So we are doing errands like getting the car services, seeing Kat and going to her doctor but more importantly, we are going to Ambrosia for … Continue reading →

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We Cooked After Going To Church And Old Ranch

Posted on Thursday, August 27, 2009 by Paul

After church we went to Old Ranch for lunch.  We had a veggie burrito which reminded us we had to head for home and do some serious cooking.  We had some beautiful bell and cherry bomb peppers left so Sue … Continue reading →

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500 Days Of Summer

Posted on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 by Paul

We needed to relax after a poor day on the golf course…  Poor in score only as James, Sue, and Paul giggled the whole way through the 18 holes.  We decided to go see a movie.. It was pretty good! … Continue reading →

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Reward For Cooking/Gardening; Time Traveler’s Wife

Posted on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 by Paul

We went to the movies after spend the day (actually the weekend) doing our chores. The garden is finally back in shape and getting ready for winter planting! We went to see Time Traveler’s Wife, an OK movie but not … Continue reading →

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Gardening & Dancing

Posted on Sunday, August 23, 2009 by Paul

Today began by going to church and then gardening… Most of the summer plants are being removed and the ground turned to get ready for fall/winter plants. We decided to go to the San Pedro Elks for dinner and dancing. … Continue reading →

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BBQ At Old Ranch Before Dancing

Posted on Saturday, August 22, 2009 by Paul

We decided to go to Old Ranch for the Bar-B-Que around 6:00 and met up with James and Linda. We had a delightful time. The food was great and desert was fantastic.  We met Victor Carfi at the shindig as … Continue reading →

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Dancing At The Elks Saturday Night

Posted on Saturday, August 22, 2009 by Paul

We worked around the house all day. Paul in the garden and Sue in the house. BY the time it was 5:00, we were beat. We decided long ago that staying at home on the weekend and doing our work … Continue reading →

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Just Another Friday!

Posted on Friday, August 21, 2009 by Paul

Yep! Boring! We played 18 holes of golf, joined James and Linda for happy hour at the ranch, fed the babies and off to the Elks for an evening of dancing and cavorting. Home by midnight so we can work … Continue reading →

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Old Folks Night Out

Posted on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 by Paul

Yes, it is that time again! The “old folks” go to the movies with the requirement that the movie is “G-Rated”, funny, and followed by dinner! This time it is G-Force. The story is about a team of trained secret … Continue reading →

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Fiddler On The Roof

Posted on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 by Paul

We went to see Topol’s performance of Fiddler at the Performing Arts Center! It was a great evening even though the musical was three hours in length. We went to the Westin Hotel lounge for a glass of wine ahead … Continue reading →

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Disneyland Here We Come

Posted on Monday, August 17, 2009 by Paul

We met Lee, Nancy and Jackie at Disneyland on Monday so we could get some serious visiting time accomplished.  Connor and Jackie did roller coasters and text-messaged all day.  We spent from 9:00 am to almost 11 pm at Disneyland … Continue reading →

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Dinner Dancing At Old Ranch

Posted on Sunday, August 16, 2009 by Paul

We raced home to change clothes from our Lane Victory adventure so we could go dinner dancing with Vicky and Del and Nancy and Vince.

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We Sailed On The Lane Victory

Posted on Sunday, August 16, 2009 by Paul

We sailed on the Lane Victory WWII Victory Ship again this year.  We left San Pedro at 8:00 sailing to Catalina island and returning at about 4:30.  We were attacked by German aircraft, we captured a German spy, and we … Continue reading →

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The Soderstrom Wedding Reception Was Magnificent

Posted on Saturday, August 15, 2009 by Paul

We were invited to the reception at Traxx witin Union Station, Los Angeles after the wedding.  We had quite a nice time meeting new friends and remaking old friendships.  The seven cousins got together for the first time in almost … Continue reading →

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The Wedding

Posted on Saturday, August 15, 2009 by Paul

We attended the wedding of Michael Soderstrom, Sue’s cousin Linda’s son. It was a great event followed by a reception at Union Station

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Michael Gets Married

Posted on Friday, August 14, 2009 by Paul

Michael, the oldest son of Cousin Lee is tying the knot. Its a great chance for the seven cousins to reunite right here is downtown Los Angeles.

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Connor Sees A Real Movie… And Enjoyed It!

Posted on Thursday, August 13, 2009 by Paul

The movie is ancient…. 1952! A tiny European country which for years has survived financially only through evading its bills and smuggling is finally facing bankruptcy, when a rich American agrees to save the place by buying it. But before, … Continue reading →

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