Tag Archives: Big Bands

Garden, Doctor, Cooking, and Dancing… Oh My

Posted on Thursday, April 2, 2015 by Paul

We worked in the garden for a while before going to the chiropractor. When we returned, Sue hit the kitchen, and Paul hit the yard.  We pulled the onions so Paul could sauté them.  We picked squash blossoms, and Sue … Continue reading →

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Big Band Day At The Cerritos Center For The Performing Arts

Posted on Sunday, February 22, 2015 by Paul

We stayed home early in the day and worked on various projects.  We had tickets for the Tex Beneke tribute to Glenn Miller at Cerritos and decided to call Nancy to see if she wanted to join us!  She did… … Continue reading →

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Airport Marriott Long Beach Here We Come

Posted on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 by Paul

We stayed around the house until it was time to celebrate the new year.  We, along with 28 of our friends coagulated at the Long Beach Marriott Hotel for dinner dancing with Tracy Wells.  Join the fun!  

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Monday The 15th… Sloooow Down

Posted on Monday, December 15, 2014 by Paul

Today was doctors day… We went to see about a new cast and get a prediction on the busted thumb recovery time.  It worked out fine!  The thumb cast comes off on the 29th so Paul will be beautiful for … Continue reading →

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Sunrise-Sunset… New Cristie Minstrals At The Cerritos Center For The Performing Arts

Posted on Sunday, November 2, 2014 by Paul

We began the day with “wine tasting” so it can’t all be bad!  We went to the Garden Grove Elks with Donna and Bob which even made it better.  We stayed about an hour before zooming out to the Cerritos … Continue reading →

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Just Golf

Posted on Thursday, September 18, 2014 by Paul

We played with Charlotte and  James and then to Happy Hour with Linda.  We went dancing at the Phoenix Club

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Tea Dance Time

Posted on Sunday, August 31, 2014 by Paul

Our tenth year of going to the Queen Mary Art Deco Festival Tea Dance! Join the fun! A tea dance, or thé dansant (French: literally dancing tea) is a summer or autumn afternoon or early-evening dance from four to seven, … Continue reading →

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Working Around The House

Posted on Thursday, August 28, 2014 by Paul

We worked around the house today and had our middle bedroom sliding glass door replaced.  We also met with a contractor to redesign the back yard.  We thought about going to Seal Beach and see the large hurricane generated waves … Continue reading →

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Golf & Dancing… A Nice Combination

Posted on Thursday, April 3, 2014 by Paul

I love thee to the depth and breadth and height my soul can reach.  ~Elizabeth Barrett Browning We played eighteen at Old Ranch with James!  Beautiful day and small breeze.  The geese  were happy to see Grandma Sue!  The game … Continue reading →

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Golf And Dancing… Keep The Exercising Going!

Posted on Thursday, March 20, 2014 by Paul

If it weren’t for the fact that the TV set and the refrigerator are so far apart, some of us wouldn’t get any exercise at all.  ~Joey Adams We played golf again today so it is looking like another “25 … Continue reading →

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No Golf Today… It’s Museum And Dance Time

Posted on Thursday, January 30, 2014 by Paul

“Real museums are places where Time is transformed into Space.” – Orhan Pamuk We messed around the house before going to the Bower’s Museum and having lunch at Tangata which is inside the museum. The Bowers Museum is located in … Continue reading →

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Long Beach Airport Marriott Hotel For New Years Eve

Posted on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 by Paul

We had breakfast with James and Linda plus Zachary and Brooks at Old Ranch.  We played eighteen holes and enjoyed the great weather.  What a great way to close out 2013. We freshened up and change into our formal wear  … Continue reading →

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Golf, Dancing & Birthdays

Posted on Thursday, August 1, 2013 by Paul

We played eighteen holes with James and then headed to Malarkeys with Charlotte for a bit of dancing!  Afterwords, we went to the Phoenix Club for additional dancing and birthday celebrations. Join the fun!

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We Are Off To Catalina

Posted on Friday, May 10, 2013 by Paul

We had a birthday breakfast with Tom Burns and the Cathey’s  Tom was funny ordering his “Cadiovascular Delight Breakfast”… Eggs, ham, bacon, sausage… the works!  “Once a year” says Tom. We departed, stopped by a few stores to do last … Continue reading →

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Golf, Khoury’s and the Phoenix Club

Posted on Thursday, January 3, 2013 by Paul

We played eighteen holes with James on this magnificent winter day.  Brisk was a good definition for the day but not cold!  Linda brought Paul a Costco hot dog… All is well with the world! We picked up or neighbor … Continue reading →

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Hannah And Art Deco

Posted on Saturday, September 1, 2012 by Paul

Hello Niece… Now 21 years old!  OMG… Do we feel old or what!  We remember  well the day she came home!  She is a smart, intelligent,and  beautiful young lady getting ready to meet the world head-on! After a celebration lunch … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Joe!

Posted on Monday, April 9, 2012 by Paul

Our son was 41 this fine day and went to Las Vegas with his family to celebrate. We had lunch with Robin at Yucatan Grill in Seal Beach.  We needed some hot stuff! We, on the other hand, decided to … Continue reading →

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Golf and Dancing

Posted on Thursday, March 29, 2012 by Paul

We played golf with James and had a super 19th hole.  We went to Khoury’s and then to the Phoenix Club for dancing.

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Monday Was Fitting Day

Posted on Monday, March 26, 2012 by Paul

We headed for Carlsbad to visit the Calloway Performance Center and get fitting for new clubs.  It was an adventure!  Please join us! We then headed for Alpine Village to cavort the evening away.

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Monday Had Ups And Downs

Posted on Monday, March 12, 2012 by Paul

Weworked in the garden this morning and in the afternoon we  went to the movies and say “The Lorax”. While on our way to the Alpine Village, we got a text that our dear friend Ted Colin had passed.  Please … Continue reading →

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