Tag Archives: Museums

Friday The 13th… Who Else Was Unlucky?

Posted on Friday, October 13, 2017 by Paul

We decided to go to Chapter One for lunch as it is right next to the Bowers Museum (OK, maybe two miles away). It’s a bit of an eclectic place but the food and  service was great! It is located … Continue reading →

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Busy Day… Aren’t They All?

Posted on Friday, April 8, 2016 by Paul

We visited with Diane and Pat and then headed to the Bowers Museum to see the Mummies and have lunch. As we headed ot, were were greeted bu our Charlotte!  A gift from Charlotte two years ago and the only … Continue reading →

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Huntington Library

Posted on Thursday, March 24, 2016 by Paul

Today we hit the Huntington With Greg and the Finch’s.  We had a terrific time.  Please join us!

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Catalina No – Lyon Yes – Nine Years Retired!

Posted on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 by Paul

It’s our 9th anniversary of being retired so we planned to go to Catalina and finalize our plans for may.  Well, Sue checked in and was told you can go over but you better come back at noon because the … Continue reading →

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Off We Go!

Posted on Thursday, March 3, 2016 by Paul

We needed something to do so we decided to go to the Lyon Air Museum at the John Wayne Airport!  What a wonderful surprise!  Great building, fantastic displays, and a super staff.  We spent two hours wondering around and would … Continue reading →

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Busy Day

Posted on Thursday, November 5, 2015 by Paul

It’s starting to look like fall finally… We turned on the heater for the first time this year! We did some errands and then headed to Chapter One in Santa Ana for lunch!  It is an eclectic restaurant in the … Continue reading →

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No Golf… What Should We Do?

Posted on Thursday, October 15, 2015 by Paul

We did not play golf…  Paul did a short one-hour walk because we were planning a special day! Join the walk! After the walk, we headed to Terranera for lunch and then to the Lomita Railroad Museum. Join the fun! … Continue reading →

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Great Day With Friends

Posted on Friday, October 2, 2015 by Paul

We stayed around the house in the morning.  Sue got a haircut and then did the treadmill while Paul worked in the yard!  We had brunch, did the treadmill, and got ready to go to dinner and the aquarium with … Continue reading →

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Busy Day

Posted on Sunday, July 26, 2015 by Paul

“My definition of an intellectual is someone who can listen to the William Tell Overture without thinking of the Lone Ranger” – Billy Connolly” Paul took the morning walk and took some pictures.  Join the walk! At 2:00 we headed … Continue reading →

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Busy Day!

Posted on Thursday, March 12, 2015 by Paul

We decided to go to the Bowers Museum and see the China Exhibit before it closes.  It was a neat exhibit involving a group/society of Chinese that appears to be isolated from the rest of the country circa 1000 BC … 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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To The Huntington For Christmas

Posted on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 by Paul

It was a special day for members!  We visited the gardens walking for several hours before going to the Tea Room for a delightful bottle of Champagne and fresh scones.  Join the fun!

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Museum And An Ernie Visit

Posted on Wednesday, September 4, 2013 by Paul

We went to Bowers and had lunch at Tangata.  Joe was going to join us but he had an annual performance appraisal planned!  Afterwords, we stopped by Channel One for a glass of wine before going home.  Testing out a … Continue reading →

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Great Lunch With Joe And Museum Visit Prior To Dancing

Posted on Thursday, January 31, 2013 by Paul

We had a great day starting with lunch at the Bowers Museum.  Our son Joe decided to join us for lunch and we had a great visit.  He is a geologist and works just a few blocks away from the … Continue reading →

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To The Huntington Gardens

Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 by Paul

We decided to do the gardens again… What fun!  We walked, talked, had tea and walked some more. How much the garden changes over a period of 60 days.  We walked for three hours before having tea at the Rose … Continue reading →

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Lost Angeles Farmers Market and Petersons Automotive Museum

Posted on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 by Paul

OMG!  Our car turned 100,000 miles! We left home about 11 o’clock to go have lunch at the Los Angeles Farmers Market.  We had a great meal and enjoyed a glass of wine or two.  We drove about three blocks … Continue reading →

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Sailing Sailing Over The Bounding Main & Great Music

Posted on Saturday, January 5, 2013 by Paul

We went to PF Chang’s for lunch preior to boarding thr Tall Ships for an afternoon “Battle Cruise”.  Please join the fun! After the battle sail, we headed to Cerritos to see Rock and Roll greats. >Winter Dance Party is a … Continue reading →

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A Day With My Bride… That Is Good!

Posted on Friday, November 30, 2012 by Paul

No golf… No chores… Just a nice rainy day with the love of my life!  Yeah! We decided to go to Tangata at Bowers for lunch and visit the Albright Pin Collection.  It was quite interesting.  After returning home we … Continue reading →

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Hello Princess Diana

Posted on Thursday, July 5, 2012 by Paul

We went to the Queen Mary to see the new Princess Diana exhibit.  They did a great job job but didn’t allow cameras so we followed the rules and took no pixtures. In a partnership with Pink Ribbons Crusade breast … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Was Busy Including A Visit To Bowers

Posted on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 by Paul

We began the day by visiting Kat but when we got there she was so sound asleep that we didn’t want to wake her.  We headed to the Bower’s Museum to have lunch with our son, Joe and then visit … Continue reading →

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