Monthly Archives: January 2026

The Weak Beginith! We Are Ready!

Posted on Monday, January 5, 2026 by Paul

It’s Moanday, and this we know because the work GYM (a most frightening word at our age) showed up on the “what do we do today” list!   After our five-mile bike ride and getting beaten up by professionals, we will … Continue reading →

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The Battle Continues; So Far, Christmas Three, Mary & Paul One

Posted on Sunday, January 4, 2026 by Paul

We were up at the crack of dawn, we put on our clothes, and were eager to take back the house from Christmas.  However, one look at the work to be done made us both pass out in sheer fear … Continue reading →

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Goodby Christmas, See You Next Year!

Posted on Saturday, January 3, 2026 by Paul

Oh my!  The big job began this morning: packing up Christmas decorations and getting them ready for storage.  The question is, how do we get 100 pounds of %#$&# into a 50-pound bag?? We had a load of fun decorating, … Continue reading →

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Happy Tooth Of January 2026

Posted on Friday, January 2, 2026 by Paul

Today, we turned the speed knob back to a mere 60 MPH after a month on the go! Our first activity was to sit in the rain on bleachers and watch two soccer games starring the Liles’ Brothers. Joe operated … Continue reading →

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Sailing Sailing

Posted on Thursday, January 1, 2026 by Paul

The “Newport Pavilion Bar and Grill” likely refers to the historic Pavilion Restaurant (now often called just Pavilion) in the iconic Balboa Pavilion building at 690 Newport Center Drive, known for its classic ambiance, waterfront views (from other parts of … Continue reading →

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