Tag Archives: Elks Lodge

What’s Up At The Elks In Santa Ana?

Posted on Sunday, February 24, 2019 by Paul

If I agreed with you we’d both be wrong. Another slow day but that’s OK. We worked on the puzzle and paid bills plus did some sorting/organizing of the file cabinet. We got ready to go out at 3:00 PM … Continue reading →

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Rain Rain Go Away… Until A Little Later!

Posted on Saturday, January 12, 2019 by Paul

Why don’t sheep shrink when it rains? It had been raining all night and it looked as if we would get it all day but we saw a break in the clouds and voila, sunlight! The Finch’s showed up right … Continue reading →

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Friday; How Did The Shot Do?

Posted on Friday, October 26, 2018 by Paul

Don’t lend people money…it gives them amnesia! Sue awoke without pain…the shot was a miracle! 9:00 AM sharp and we hear a rap on the door…the IV is ready to go.  45 minutes later the IV was completed and we … Continue reading →

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The Weekend Has Arrivith!

Posted on Saturday, October 20, 2018 by Paul

It’s not fair! I have 5 kids and no money, why I can’t I have no kids and 5 monies? We have zip going on today except for perhaps a visit to Garden Grove this evening. I called Diane (Sue’s … Continue reading →

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Friday Is Here And We Are Better!

Posted on Friday, September 28, 2018 by Paul

Friday. The golden child of the weekdays. The superhero of the workweek. The welcome wagon to the weekend. The famous F word we thank God for every week We are prepared for next week as we have talked to two … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Aunt Kaye…96

Posted on Saturday, August 18, 2018 by Paul

Remember: Age is a function of mind over matter; if you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter Happy birthday Aunt Kaye… Born in 1911 in Oklahoma, she has seen a lot and is healthy enough to see a lot more!.  This past … Continue reading →

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Freaky Friday! Good Name For A Movie

Posted on Friday, August 17, 2018 by Paul

She Tells Me This All The Time: A retired husband is often a wife’s full-time job. Memories: This morning Paul got an email with sad news.  Paul’s old boss, Edward P. Smith, lost his lovely wife Susie all of a … Continue reading →

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One Of Those Days!

Posted on Saturday, August 4, 2018 by Paul

Really? Early beds were made with a wooden frame. Ropes were tied across the frame in a criss-cross pattern. A Straw mattress was then put on top of the ropes. Over time the ropes stretched, causing the bed to sag. The … Continue reading →

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Freaky Friday? Nope! Everything Was “Normal”

Posted on Friday, August 3, 2018 by Paul

Duh!  “The easiest time to add insult to injury is when you’re signing somebody’s cast.” Time for a walk. Today Ralphs was the target as we had blueberries, toothpaste and other goodies on the list!  It was a good walk … Continue reading →

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Love Our Saturdays… Actually Love Everyday… We Be Retired!

Posted on Saturday, July 28, 2018 by Paul

Remember: He who laughs last, thinks slowest. Today I worked in the yard and did not go on the usual walk but that’s OK, I still “walked” for nearly two hours busted up by occasional clipping, pulling, and lifting of plants … Continue reading →

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Friday Is Here And Time To Walk!

Posted on Friday, July 27, 2018 by Paul

Indeed: Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool Friday and time to resume walking…gotta get to 750 miles by October 17th!  Anyway, today’s target is CVS and Ralph’s for some lite shopping!  I learned not to fill the bag … Continue reading →

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Paul Pulled The Trigger!

Posted on Saturday, July 14, 2018 by Paul

Law of Annoyance: When working on a project, if you put away a tool that you’re certain you’re finished with, you will need it instantly. Paul walked this morning heating to Staples where they know him well! Finally, he will … Continue reading →

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Thought It Was Summer…Got To 72 Today!

Posted on Saturday, June 23, 2018 by Paul

Just A Thought: “The worst time to have a heart attack is during a game of charades.” One more day without walking…celebrating doing 500 miles since October 17th! I got a new toy today…Fire TV Cube. With Alexa on Fire … Continue reading →

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Friday Is Here And Time To Dance

Posted on Friday, June 22, 2018 by Paul

Oh Dear! A prospective husband in a book store “Do you have a book called, ’Husband – the Master of the House?’” Sales girl: “Sir, fiction and comics are on the 1st floor!” Today was easy…after reaching 500 miles I … Continue reading →

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Saturday Has Arriven

Posted on Saturday, June 16, 2018 by Paul

Remember: Never criticize someone until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, they won’t be able to hear you from that far away. Plus, you’ll have their shoes. It was a fairly cool day for … Continue reading →

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Freaky Friday, Good Name For A Movie!

Posted on Friday, June 15, 2018 by Paul

M-m-m-m-m-m: Family…Friends….Fun…Fridays. All good things start with “F”. I decided no walking today…I had yard work to do!  Plus, I made another pass through the things I want to save and put in a shed to keep.  Ha, I filled up … Continue reading →

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The Week She Is Gone!

Posted on Friday, June 8, 2018 by Paul

I woke up this morning and forgot which side the sun rises from, then it dawned on me. Today, Paul made it past 278 miles on his way to Ralph’s Market.  Having a target for the walk is nice…besides Paul … Continue reading →

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June The Tooth Already!

Posted on Saturday, June 2, 2018 by Paul

How come it takes so little time for a child who is afraid of the dark to become a teenager who wants to stay out all night? Google photos asked if we wanted to see two years ago today in … Continue reading →

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OMG; June Be Arrived Today!

Posted on Friday, June 1, 2018 by Paul

Remember: Money will buy a fine dog but only kindness will make him wag his tail. So, it is outward bound as Paul hops, skips, and jumps to Staples t0 pick up a print job.  90 minutes and 3+ miles of … Continue reading →

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OMG! Sadiday Be Here Again!

Posted on Saturday, May 26, 2018 by Paul

Continuing Adventures Of Bob & Paul: Bob and Paul were sitting on a bench under a tree when one turns to the other and says: ‘Paul, I’m 74 years old now and I’m just full of aches and pains. I … Continue reading →

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