Monthly Archives: December 2017

We Partied Till We Were Pooped!

Posted on Sunday, December 31, 2017 by Paul

We are doing something new this year. We hired “Nine Carat Gold” to play at Old Ranch Country Club! We have know the guys for 15+ years and they played last year for us so we KNOW they are good! … Continue reading →

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One More Day To Go And Its New Years Eve 2018

Posted on Saturday, December 30, 2017 by Paul

Paul hit the road again and this time he made it 90 miles since December 1st 2017! The Poinsettia’s were beautiful especially against the blue background of the California skies! Mr. Owl is indeed wise…. He is already celebrating! We … Continue reading →

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A Short Walk Today

Posted on Friday, December 29, 2017 by Paul

Paul started out at a good pace but three blocks out got a call from Sue needing some help so he returned quickly. We went ot the GG elks and visited friends.

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We Stayed Home! Image That!

Posted on Thursday, December 28, 2017 by Paul

Paul tried to walk but was cut a little short and came home to stay close and work around the house.  He did some further cleanup in the garage! In the afternoon we went to Old Ranch and it was … Continue reading →

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Need To Get Out! Movie Time!

Posted on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 by Paul

We rested until we could not rest any more so we called Jan and Brian and suggested we go see “The Darkest Hour”.  We first stopped by Old Ranch to drop of the latest plans for New Years Eve and … Continue reading →

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It’s Tuesday And Time To Un-Lax!

Posted on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 by Paul

We did just that… NOTHING!  The rest of the week will be busy again! We went to Old Ranch in the last afternoon and Paul joined in on Taco Tuesday scarfing uo two taco’s and a glass of wine!  We … Continue reading →

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Christmas Day… Time For Chinese!

Posted on Monday, December 25, 2017 by Paul

OK, not you’re normal Christmas Dinner but it is ours.  For years, we have been joining with friends for a Chinese Dinner and we watch “A Christmas Story”. This year, as in the past four years, we went to the … Continue reading →

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54th Year At Disneyland For Christmas Eve

Posted on Sunday, December 24, 2017 by Paul

Sue has now made 54 CONSECUTIVE trips to Disneyland since moving to California in the 1960’s.  Paul has joined her 31 times… It’s called tradition!  Join the fun and celebration! We had breakfast at the Rainforest Cafe, took the Christmas … Continue reading →

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The Calm Before The Storm!!

Posted on Saturday, December 23, 2017 by Paul

We rested today!! We know what is ahead of us!  Sunday is Christmas Eve at Disneyland (a full day) and Monday is Christmas Dinner at Panda Inn. We crashed early as tomorrow begins at 6:00 AM

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The Alarms Went Off

Posted on Friday, December 22, 2017 by Paul

Paul did a short walk this morning as Sue had an appointment at the barber.  Join the walk. We decided to go to “The Gourmet Pie Company” for lunch and it was pretty good although the burrito was humungus.  We … Continue reading →

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Doctor’s Day

Posted on Thursday, December 21, 2017 by Paul

We are off to see Dr. Drake and he prescribed some additional meds for upset tunny and anti-vomiting.  We are going to give it a try.  We decided to go to Malarkeys.

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No Big Plans Today… Rest Up For The Weekend!

Posted on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 by Paul

Paul went for the morning walk. Please join the fun! It’s getting close!  Today we both walked in the afternoon.  Sue did 1/2 mile without a hitch.  Every day a little more!!

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Six Days Until Santa Comes!

Posted on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 by Paul

Were did the year go?  Paul did his walk this morning and it was pretty uneventful.  This season he has walked almost every street in Rossmoor and tomorrow he has to get out the map and plan the walk so … Continue reading →

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Thank Goodness, It’s Monday And Time To Rest

Posted on Monday, December 18, 2017 by Paul

Paul went for a walk and is taking longer ones these days. Today it was almost four miles and it feels pretty good! Paul is down to 206 pounds, dropped from 226 at the start of October!  Only another twenty … Continue reading →

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OMG… Another Busy Day

Posted on Sunday, December 17, 2017 by Paul

Vicky, our next door neighbor, arrange for tickets to see “The Alley Cats” and the gang headed over to Brea to see the “Cats” in action!  Join the fun! The Cats were in rare form tonight and we just feel … Continue reading →

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Someone Gots A Birthday!

Posted on Saturday, December 16, 2017 by Paul

Yep!  Paul turns 73 today… Older than dirt!  We have a full day planned beginning with brunch at Seasons 52 followed by “A Christmas Carol” at Southcoast Repertory and then Santa Ana Elks Christmas Ball. This is our 30th year … Continue reading →

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Resting And Dancing… It’s OK

Posted on Friday, December 15, 2017 by Paul

We stayed home all day to get ready for the Topper’s Annual Mistletoe BAll.  We had the Finch’s come over to Old Ranch early so they could avoid the traffic and we had a quick drink.  Them, off to Topper’s … Continue reading →

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It’s All Downhill From Here

Posted on Thursday, December 14, 2017 by Paul

It’s Thursday and time to rest a little bit as the weekend it filled with Christmas fun! We have a formal dance on Friday, a fancy dance on Saturday, a Christmas Play on Saturday afternoon, and the Jam Session on … Continue reading →

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Another Busy Day

Posted on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 by Paul

So, it is time to celebrate Jan’s birthday so we found a restaurant in Anaheim just a few miles from the Finch’s called “Tempo Urban Kitchen”.  Orange County is now home to Tempo Urban Kitchen, a Chef-driven, farm-to-table dining experience … Continue reading →

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Tuesday We Rested

Posted on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 by Paul

Happy Birthday Jan Finch! Paul took a walk this morning for about an hour and a half.  Good exercise.  Join the walk.  Paul made a short stop at Chik-fil-A to get an icea tea as the weather was fairly warm! … Continue reading →

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