Monthly Archives: May 2023

We Are Home And Visiting Marshall!

Posted on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 by Paul

We had an appointment with Marshall for some financial consulting and then we joined him for lunch! We joined Marshall in Laguna and had a delightful lunch!  My favorite was on the menu! Loads of fun! We have future plans … Continue reading →

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Relaxing And Doctor Time!

Posted on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 by Paul

We were relaxing today except for a quick trip to the bone doctor.  My arthritis is acting up in both thumbs, so we went to Robin’s favorite doctor for such matters.  He conformed indeed; I am old. We decided the … Continue reading →

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Home Sweet Home

Posted on Monday, May 29, 2023 by Paul

We arrived at San Pedro at 8:00 am and were ready to go home!  

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Day 3 – Mexico!

Posted on Sunday, May 28, 2023 by Paul

We arrived bright and early on Sunday morning.  You can join the cruise at this point if you wish!              

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Day 2 – Sailing Sailing Over The Bounding Main

Posted on Saturday, May 27, 2023 by Paul

We are on our way to Mexico, doing an amazing 3 miles per hour!  Please join the adventure or go directly to Day 2. We did adventurous things like learn to fold towels, turn Mary loose in the men’s room, … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Mary! Happy Anniversary Robin and Bob!

Posted on Friday, May 26, 2023 by Paul

Sixty-one years on this planet, and she is looking good but hanging out with an old dilapidated 78-year-old makes people question her sanity! We are up and finishing off packing; Irene will be here at 9:00 am, and our grandson … Continue reading →

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T-1; We are Rushing Around To Get Ready!

Posted on Thursday, May 25, 2023 by Paul

We walked slowly through the nursery and voila, the baby beans were crying!  They want to get big and get picked and go into the house!  Little do they know! The zucchini are doing well, and we have already given … Continue reading →

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Hump Day And We Are Humping It!

Posted on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 by Paul

It rained again last night, not exactly rain, but a hefty dew!  Everything was wet, so we strolled through the garden admiring Mother Natures’ work!  We have some more tomatoes that have grown out of the top of their cages, … Continue reading →

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Dr. Dr. Dr. + Dr.

Posted on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 by Paul

All day we drive from one doctor to another.  I knew getting older was challenging but an all-day doctor fest? At 8:00 am, we are on the road to Newport Beach to visit Dr. Klein for the one-week eyeball checkup.  … Continue reading →

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Another Busy Day!

Posted on Monday, May 22, 2023 by Paul

Bright and early, we dropped off The Grey Shost sor servicing at Freeway Honda adjacent to the Elks Lodge.  The old girl has 96,000 miles on her and is just now getting broken in.  Since we do not use it … Continue reading →

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Work And Play! What A Day!

Posted on Sunday, May 21, 2023 by Paul

A gardener’s work is never done.  The potting bench becomes a “catch-all” very easily when one is working in the garden, so this morning, it gets organized, complete with water/weatherproof containers for the tools and other essentials. It is a … Continue reading →

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Family Movie Night

Posted on Saturday, May 20, 2023 by Paul

The morning promenade included an inspection of Vicky’s Tomatillo; it is coming along swell.  Tomatillos may be delicious, but they aren’t super nutrient-dense.  They have quite a bit of Vitamin C, are good sources of Vitamin K and niacin, and … Continue reading →

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Friday Has Arrived And We Are Off And Running Also!

Posted on Friday, May 19, 2023 by Paul

We got up at 6:00 am to watch the blast-off of Space-X, but the sky was not clear, and the launch was scribbled.  We did the next best thing; planned the day!  The fire and coffee were warm, so it … Continue reading →

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Finally, A Slow Day!!

Posted on Thursday, May 18, 2023 by Paul

It’s Thursday, and time to have the eyeball checked.  Into the Silver Fox, and off e went zooming down the 261 to the doctor’s office a mere 30 minutes away.  We saw Dr. Klome and the eyes checked out at … Continue reading →

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Off To Newport For Surgery

Posted on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 by Paul

We were up and going so early that we drove by the rooster’s house and honked the horn to wake him up!  We were checked into the same-day surgery facility at 8:30 am.  The hospital was right across from the … Continue reading →

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Doctor Days Begin!

Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 by Paul

The garden was so peaceful this morning we just sat and listened to the quiet.  Six in the morning is a beautiful time! We made a list of things to do later in the day after visiting the doctor.  Mary … Continue reading →

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The Week Begins!

Posted on Monday, May 15, 2023 by Paul

Memories: Mom, The Creator!  My dear Mother was super creative; she saw art everywhere, not just paintings.  When we were in Arkansas one summer, she visited an antique store, her favorite place to haunt.  She picked up an old wall-mounted … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day

Posted on Sunday, May 14, 2023 by Paul

Come join us for our Mother’s Day celebration at home.  We had a great time with family and friends!  Mary worked hard, making everything nice. The weather was perfect; it was almost 80 degrees with a slight breeze. We had … Continue reading →

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Work And Play All Day!

Posted on Saturday, May 13, 2023 by Paul

We arose early since our new furniture was arriving today, and we had to make way for the movers to do their thing.  By 10:00 am, we had finished breakfast and awaited a warning call from the Lay-Z-Boy movers. I … Continue reading →

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On The Go!

Posted on Friday, May 12, 2023 by Paul

Where did the day go???  We began, as always, with a quick garden tour and made a list of things for Carlos to take care of.  I built the new planter and placed it behind Casa Valencia Vinyard. The Vego … Continue reading →

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