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Monthly Archives: January 2018
Our Friends Are So Nice
We have been out of commission for a while now but this past week we missed four dances… Phoenix Club on Thursday, Toppers on Friday, Starlighters on Saturday and the Jam Session on Sunday. Vicky, our next door neighbor, dropped … Continue reading
Saturday Was Another Productive Day Around The House
We decided early not to go to the Starlighters dance and while looking at the calendar, we discovered we had tickets to see Jay Leno at Cerritos. We called several people but alas, they were all busy! Finally, we were … Continue reading
We Stayed Home; Didn’t Go Dancing
Sue is still not up to snuff so she rested all day and Paul did “chores” meaning fixing or working on things that needed work for years! Today he did not walk as Sue was down for the count. Chores … Continue reading
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Another Day At Home…
Paul hit the pavement about 9:30 AM after assuring Sue would be going back to bed and resting. The target today was Staples as Paul was looking for three small clipboards to keeps lists better organized. He walked for two … Continue reading
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Chores And More Chores
Sue has not been feeling well and has been spending a lot of time horizontal. This has given Paul time to do those pesky little chores that have needed to be done for years! Example you ask? OK, in the … Continue reading
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Long Walk Day… Doctor Visit
It’s Tuesday and that means time to go to the bank since MLK’s birthday had the bank closed yeaterday. While Paul was at it, he headed to the pharmacy so the walk was almost five miles in a little over … Continue reading
It Is Sunday And Again We Rested!
Today was a short-walk day. Paul had a target of the bank but while listening to the radio, they announced it was MLK Day and the banks were closed. Immediate right-turn was initiated and he headed for home. Too bad … Continue reading
Dancing Day At Old Ranch
Today was slow… Sue was really tired and not feeling well so we didn’t leave the house until about 4:30 to go to Old Ranch for the monthly dinner dance! Paul did some errands getting a few plants and getting … Continue reading
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It’s Saturday…
Today was Amy’s birthday… We are so lucky to have a wonderful daughter-in-law! The lady is a class-act! Paul took off walking and made the Bank Of America and then down Seal Beach Boulevard to Chik-Fil-A for a diet coke. … Continue reading
Friday And We Were Supposed To Dance
So far this month Paul has done 19 miles walking. Today is time for another jaunt through the badlands of Rossmoor! Today’s trip was to Staples to get some goodies! HAving a target is a good thing! The numbers on … Continue reading