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A heart that loves will never grow old, even with the touch of time.
Up at the crack of dawn or 8:00 AM, whatever comes first. We took Scout, The Wonder Dog, to the beauty saloon where he got a baffy and his nails done and other stuff.
We went to Mary’s PT from the spa, and I got to sit in the car and listen to my latest audiobook entitled “Mayday.” Summary: A supersonic passenger jet flying over the Pacific Ocean is struck by an errant missile. Due to the effects of decompression and oxygen deprivation, all but a handful are incapacitated. Three survivors must attempt to land the airplane, despite attempts to cover up the disaster.
I love the fact that I can visualize the words and create the setting whether I read or listen, and I enjoy painting the pictures with my mind. It’s like being right there on the airplane with everybody. People who do not read or listen are missing a lot!!
I can’t hardy stop listening to it!
The Elks had modest beginnings in 1868 as a social club for minstrel show performers called the “Jolly Corks.” It was established as a private club to elude New York City laws governing public taverns’ opening hours. The Elks borrowed rites and practices from Freemasonry.
We headed to the lodge at 5:00 PM so we could save a table and have a drink! It worked out very well. We were visited by a bunny rabbit at the front door, cute!
Easter is but a few days away.
Bob Z had just driven up when we did, so we visited with him before he headed home. Ron showed up and we cavorted with him for quite a while; I was glad Ron could meet the kids.
Robin recognized Ron from the Daily Diary pictures of last Thursday.
Best friends are the people you can do anything and nothing with and still have the best time. I feel blessed to have Robin and the Bob’s in my life.
Robin wanted to be in a “Bob Sandwich”; she got her chance tonight.
Bob and Robin with Mary.
We had the taco Tuesday dinner, and it was terrific. The food at the lodge is actually quite nice, and I enjoy their specials. We are going to go Thursday for “Girls Night Out.”
Not exactly on my diet plan, but how often does your lady become an Elk??
Mary will be a wonderful Elks as she is naturally a giver and always thinks about others. I am indeed a fortunate man!
Just us! Sometimes, being with your best friend, is all the therapy you need.
The initiates line up to get their picture together; Mary is the short one in the center.
Just after she completed the initiation, a joint picture was needed by the lodge.
Complete with antlers, what a way to go! The Duda’s remained for a while, and then Ronnie showed up, so it was time to kibitz.
Dang, she is pretty!
We stayed around for about an hour afterward and had a drink with the Duda’s and other friends who were they that night. We went to Mary’s tonight as it is only five miles away via the 55-freeway.
I am keeping close to the phone as Del is fading quickly and I may need to assist Vicky. He is home this evening but the doctors only give him a few days because of all the complications.
Wonderful friends and neighbors for thirty plus years!
