Monthly Archives: March 2010

It’s Spring In The Hood And Retired Three Years!

Posted on Monday, March 22, 2010 by Paul

Three years retired today.  We just had out 1000th day so this celebration w as passice.  The gardens are getting pretty and the trees are flowering!

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Dinner Dancing At Old Ranch

Posted on Sunday, March 21, 2010 by Paul

Vicky & Del, Linda & James, Nancy & Vince, and us had a great dinner and danced at Old Ranch Country Club. Remember: I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand. — Confucius … Continue reading →

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Tex Beneke With Dave Was A Load Of Fun

Posted on Sunday, March 21, 2010 by Paul

Gordon Lee Beneke (born February 12, 1914, Fort Worth, Texas – May 2000, Costa Mesa, California), professionally known as Tex Beneke was an American saxophonist, singer, and bandleader. His career is a history of associations with bandleader Glenn Miller and … Continue reading →

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Starlighter’s Winter Casual Dance

Posted on Saturday, March 20, 2010 by Paul

Time to go casual at the Phoenix Club!  We don’y recognize folks without their tux and gowns on… But we muddle through!  A great time was had by all!  Please join us! Also, enjoy the comics!

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An American Hero

Posted on Saturday, March 20, 2010 by Paul

Our good friend Ted Conlin was a P51 fighter pilot in WWII.  He shared some of his adventures at the Western Aircraft Museum and we we honored to go.  Please join Ted and us!

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The Taffetas

Posted on Friday, March 19, 2010 by Paul

It’s 1950-something, and Kaye, Peggy, Cheryl and Donna, four singing sisters from Muncie, Indiana (The Taffetas) are making their national television singing debut. “Spotlight on Music,” a fictitious weekly 1950’s television show on the real-life Dumont Television Network, sets the … Continue reading →

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Half The Summer Garden Is Now Planted

Posted on Friday, March 19, 2010 by Paul

Sue, having been on jury duty, allowed Paul to head for the garden.  About half the yard is now planted and we are waiting for a trip to Roger’s Gardens to get our heirloom tomatoes.

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Green, Yellow, Red, & Purple Carrots For St Patrick’s Day

Posted on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 by Paul

We cooked St Pat’s Day dinner for our family and friends.  We tried something new… Roasted multi-colored carrots… Orange, yellow, red, and purple.  Fun was had by all.   Please join us!

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San Pedro Elks For Dancing

Posted on Sunday, March 14, 2010 by Paul

The Street Corner Symphony again kept us moving even after a day on the ocean. Please join us for the fun!

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Let’s Go See A Whale!

Posted on Sunday, March 14, 2010 by Paul

We headed for Dana Point, about 40 miles south of our home to take a ride and see whales and other marine life.  Please join us!

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