Monthly Archives: August 2018

It’s Saturday And All Is… Well?

Posted on Saturday, August 11, 2018 by Paul

Indeed!  Velcro, what a rip off! Time for the morning walk…Ralph’s is the target today as we need several things including ice cream and tookie dough…we can’t we without the vital supplies of life now can we? So, with a … Continue reading →

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Gardening & Dance Day

Posted on Friday, August 10, 2018 by Paul

A Teachable Moment! The hula dance is simple: you put some grass on one hip, some more grass on the other hip, and then you rotate the crops. Bright and early Paul donned the walking shoes and headed out across the … Continue reading →

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It’s Yellow Out There

Posted on Friday, August 10, 2018 by Paul

Remember: Don’t eat yellow snow; don’t breath yellow air! Yep!  The fires are going south-east of us and the air is kinda dirty.  It happens but interestingly enough, we are not seeing the ash we see from local fires so … Continue reading →

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Back On The Diet

Posted on Thursday, August 9, 2018 by Paul

The Truth Be Spoken!  “I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me.”- Noël Coward So it is exactly 69 days until October 17th meaning I have 69 days to walk 134 miles to fit in … Continue reading →

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They’re Off In A Cloud Of Dust

Posted on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 by Paul

Indeed: Everything is nicer when shared with a niece! Hannah and Lisa are leaving for San Jose this afternoon but not after two very successful days fattening up their Unkle Paul! We went to Old Ranch this morning and while Hannah … Continue reading →

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Twosday It Is… Busy Busy

Posted on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 by Paul

I’m Not Kidding! The world tongue-twister champion just got arrested. I hear they’re gonna give him a really tough sentence. NOTE:  If you see some difference in the Daily Diary, I have changed to the new editor called Gutenberg so … Continue reading →

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Monday And The Girls Arrive

Posted on Monday, August 6, 2018 by Paul

No, Really! I think they picked me for my motivational skills. Everyone always says they have to work twice as hard when I’m around! It’s bright and early and Paul says “no walking”, he is still celebrating 600 miles!  Actually, … Continue reading →

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Sunday; Time To Rest

Posted on Sunday, August 5, 2018 by Paul

Remember: Honesty is the best policy but insanity is the best defense. Today was a slow day.  Paul hit the pavement bright and early making the round trip to Ralph’s in a little over 90 minutes and achieving 600 miles … Continue reading →

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One Of Those Days!

Posted on Saturday, August 4, 2018 by Paul

Really? Early beds were made with a wooden frame. Ropes were tied across the frame in a criss-cross pattern. A Straw mattress was then put on top of the ropes. Over time the ropes stretched, causing the bed to sag. The … Continue reading →

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Freaky Friday? Nope! Everything Was “Normal”

Posted on Friday, August 3, 2018 by Paul

Duh!  “The easiest time to add insult to injury is when you’re signing somebody’s cast.” Time for a walk. Today Ralphs was the target as we had blueberries, toothpaste and other goodies on the list!  It was a good walk … Continue reading →

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