Monthly Archives: August 2026

Monday Means “Pain Day”

Posted on Monday, August 31, 2026 by Paul

We departed for the torture chamber at 8:10 a.m., giving us just enough time to pedal the stationary bikes roughly five miles through dense forests and scorching deserts. Along the way, we narrowly avoided dinosaurs, boulders, and at least one … Continue reading →

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Sunday, A Time To Unlax!

Posted on Sunday, August 30, 2026 by Paul

Today was, for the most part, a diddly-squat day, a day everyone needs once in a while. We had planned to hit the garden, but we traded it for two hours with Robin, just jabbering, recounting memories, and planning future … Continue reading →

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It’s Saturday, Lunch At The Farmhouse!

Posted on Saturday, August 29, 2026 by Paul

We were up and ready to go early because we had an appointment with the kids at Roger’s Gardens at 11:00 am. The Farmhouse opens at 11:30 am, so we had thirty minutes to walk through this year’s Halloween displays! … Continue reading →

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We Are Getting Ready For A Visit!

Posted on Friday, August 28, 2026 by Paul

We worked all morning getting the patio ready for our visitors. By noon, we were getting cleaned up as we both looked like walking dirtballs. Hannah and her family are coming along with sister Lisa for a short stay in … Continue reading →

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We Had A Surprise Visitor!

Posted on Thursday, August 27, 2026 by Paul

We had a 9:00 am appointment with Amy and her eye doctor, so we had to be up at 6:30 am to get ready and head to Newport Beach. As soon as we arose, we headed to the kitchen to … Continue reading →

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Mid-Week: Detailed Planning Required!

Posted on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 by Paul

It’s that time!  We must trudge off to the gym and subject our fragile bodies to sustained abuse! First, we hit the floor, and our legs are stretched,g with several back muscles providing audible feedback in the form of snaps, … Continue reading →

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Tonight, The Theater!

Posted on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 by Paul

We had to reschedule this morning because we had an appointment with a GI doctor in Yorba Linda at 9:00 and 9:30 am. We both went in and saw him together. The doctor was really good. Definitely an Indian, but … Continue reading →

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A Slow Day, No Way!

Posted on Monday, August 24, 2026 by Paul

It’s Monday. I woke up, glanced at the calendar, and saw the dreaded words: GYM TIME. “Oh no,” I thought. “Another day of forcing my poor little fragile body into positions usually only seen in horror movies and IKEA assembly … Continue reading →

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Happy 80th Birthday, Bob!

Posted on Sunday, August 23, 2026 by Paul

Today we celebrate the birth of our good friend Bob Zaitz, who is turning 80, and that is fortunate because it is also his IQ.  We were supposed to pick up the decorations at his house at 10:00 am, but … Continue reading →

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Saturday, Another “Work Day”!

Posted on Saturday, August 22, 2026 by Paul

7:30 am, and we are out and about fighting our worst enemies, overgrowth and weeds! The corn was done for this year, but we found an additional nine ears, which we will snack on for the rest of the day … Continue reading →

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