Monthly Archives: June 2010

San Diego Fair Here We Come

Posted on Wednesday, June 30, 2010 by Paul

It’s time to go to the San Diego Fair… The first fair of our season.  Vicky and Del joined us for a terrific day.  We left home at 8:45 and arrived about thirty minutes early!  We walked for about eight … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Tess

Posted on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 by Paul

Tess was celebrating her 29th birthday AND finishing her degree and entering the nursing program at the local hospital, yeah!  Tess and Steve with James and Sue did 18 holes.  Paul tagged along still recovering from the back surgery. Remember: … Continue reading →

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Temecula Here We Come

Posted on Monday, June 28, 2010 by Paul

Time for a road trip to Temecula to taste wine and have a great lunch at the Thornton Winery!  We met Laura and AJ who we have known for years.  We have traveled to the Panama Canal and to Midway … Continue reading →

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Jam Session At Santa Ana

Posted on Sunday, June 27, 2010 by Paul

We filled three tables with everyone showing up.. A few snaps of the activities underway.  Join us! Remember: I don’t need a friend who changes when I change and who nods when I nod; my shadow does that much better.  … Continue reading →

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The Tiny “Alarm Clocks” Woke Me Up!

Posted on Sunday, June 27, 2010 by Paul

It seems like the little babies have found a new hobby… Waking up daddy at 5:00 and asking for foodies.  After they eat, daddy is wide awake so I play with the computer while they lay in their beds and … Continue reading →

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We Closed Down The Garden Grove Elks

Posted on Saturday, June 26, 2010 by Paul

Dang… It is 11:30 and the only people left are the Santa Ana Elks crowd at the Garden Grove Elks!  We danced all evening to the great sounds of the Street Corner Symphony!  Below you see Craig Goll and Marianne … Continue reading →

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Melodrama Time

Posted on Saturday, June 26, 2010 by Paul

we met a young lady by the name of Lacey at Disneyland a few weeks back and she performs at the All-American Melodrama Theater and Music Hall In Long Beach. we decided to go see “Bedlam At The Ballpark” which … Continue reading →

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We Closed Down The Elks Lodge… Again

Posted on Friday, June 25, 2010 by Paul

We met the gang at Santa Ana for an evening of dancing.  Brian had to ask about Porterhouse Steaks (they apparently do not use that name in the UK)  It was the PER’s streak fry so the smell of steak … Continue reading →

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Today A Little Cancer Surgery

Posted on Friday, June 25, 2010 by Paul

The week was fun and will continue to be but got to make a stop to see the surgeon so he can do his thing!  He had to take a 3″ x 1.5″ x 1/2″ hunk out of Paul’s back! … Continue reading →

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Eighteen Holes Followed By Dancing

Posted on Thursday, June 24, 2010 by Paul

Yep! We played with Ernie, John and Dave this afternoon.  Paul played about half the game but a little back and neck pain is all it takes to do him in!  He got to kibitz!    After a drink at the … Continue reading →

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Eighteen Holes Followed By Dancing

Posted on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 by Paul

We did eighteen holes with Marty and Robbie (Amber provided adult supervision) this afternoon and then headed for the Cypress Senior Citizens Center for an evening of ballroom dancing. Remember: Dance, even if you have nowhere to do it but … Continue reading →

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Old Movies: Cash McCall

Posted on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 by Paul

It was a medical day so after the procedures we went to lunch and out to a movie (A-Team)!  Then, we stayed in and watched a movie at home entitled Cash McCall. Amazing, I remembered how to turn on the … Continue reading →

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To The Movies: A-Team

Posted on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 by Paul

What a return to the past… A-Team is a great movie… Reminded me of the past!  Summary: A group of Iraq War veterans looks to clear their name with the U.S. military, who suspect the four men of committing a … Continue reading →

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TV Movie: Uncorked

Posted on Monday, June 21, 2010 by Paul

Dang… Some medical procedures are just not fun.  This evening we stayed at home and prepared for tomorrow!  We ended up watching a Hallmark Movie entitled Uncorked.  Great movie… Typical of Hallmark! Plot Summary: Johnny is a high-powered executive who … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day Was Sloooooow And Restful

Posted on Sunday, June 20, 2010 by Paul

We got up and went to Church this morning. Since it was Father’s Day and we hadn’t heard from anyone we decided to go to Old Ranch Country Club and have a “light lunch” before going to a play.  Lunch … Continue reading →

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What Time Is It? Time To Dance!

Posted on Saturday, June 19, 2010 by Paul

Twelve of us went to the Garden Grove Elks and danced until dawn (or 11:00pm whatever comes first).  We had a pre-Father’s Day celebration!  Please join us!

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Father’s Day A Wee Bit Early With The Karate Kid

Posted on Saturday, June 19, 2010 by Paul

Robin, Bob and Nick wanted to celebrate Father’s Day with us a little early (they are going to the Duda’s tomorrow) so we did it!  We went to Panda (Panda) Palace for lunch and to see the Karate Kid at … Continue reading →

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Mother Of All Pumpkins!

Posted on Saturday, June 19, 2010 by Paul

Last year we cleaned the pumpkins for Halloween out along the entrance way.  Amazing but months later… Seven to be exact… the seeds came alive and we have a 25 foot long pumpkin vine taking over the front walkway!  We … Continue reading →

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Time To Dance

Posted on Friday, June 18, 2010 by Paul

After 18 holes and Happy Hour, we headed for home to visit the babies and then to the Elks to meet friends and dance until 11:00 or so.  Ed and Kathy joined us for the first time at the Elks!  … Continue reading →

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Breakfast At The Ranch

Posted on Friday, June 18, 2010 by Paul

Bunny joined us for breakfast as she was playing with us and James at 10:45.  We got there first and when she arrived, we told her that we had ordered the Old Ranch breakfast special.  She ordered the same…. Then … Continue reading →

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