{"id":80924,"date":"2024-07-03T16:45:09","date_gmt":"2024-07-03T23:45:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/?p=80924"},"modified":"2024-07-04T10:37:50","modified_gmt":"2024-07-04T17:37:50","slug":"its-the-turd-of-july","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/?p=80924","title":{"rendered":"It’s The Turd Of July!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We had our coffee before going to the gym!<\/p><\/div>\n

The day got underway with a quick walk through the garden.\u00a0 As I was turning the corner, I heard a p-s-s-s-s-s-s-s-t\u00a0 \u00a0p-s-s-s-s-s-s-t. I looked around and saw Lizzy sitting on the fence.\u00a0 \u00a0Lizzy is like our very own superhero lizard, using her magnificent appetite to keep those pesky bugs under control!<\/p>\n

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“Hey, put down the camera! I am sunbathing!”<\/p><\/div>\n

Today’s stroll revealed that our grapes are ripening just in time for our vacation. Now, we just need to train the housesitters to be grape pickers before the grapes turn into raisins on the vine!<\/p>\n

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I tried one, and they are delicious!<\/p><\/div>\n

As tomatoes grow, the leaves begin to wilt, and it is essential to pick the dead diseased material as bugs like dead leaves and stems.\u00a0 Once cleaned out, one can see all the tomatoes on the vines.\u00a0 We are loaded this year!\u00a0 These are hanging six feet in the air.<\/p>\n

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Pick the harvest!<\/p><\/div>\n

After our leisurely walk, we bravely decided to grace the gym with our presence. The enthusiastic trainers ensured that every little muscle in our bodies received loads of attention, ensuring that we felt the burn for days to come.<\/p>\n

Barely making it out of the gym alive, we went three doors down to the Ralphs market and shopped for the 4th (again).\u00a0 We filled the car with goodies.<\/p>\n

We stopped by Jan’s and brought her some pinwheels and Cape Cod chips.\u00a0 She agreed to come over and join the party tomorrow, so I will pick her up at 11:45 am so she can visit with old friends.<\/p>\n

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The Silver Fox has a full tummy!<\/p><\/div>\n

We put away the cold\/frozen items and then gathered up Scout, the Wonder Dog, and headed to the groomer; he wanted to be pretty for the party!!<\/p>\n

Since most of the groceries were stashed away before we left, we opted for lunch at the Orange City Elks Lodge at the traffic circle.\u00a0 We are associate members, which means we have a door key and are considered members.<\/p>\n

The entrance is quite lovely.\u00a0 The Orange Elks Lodge #1475 was established on November 26, 1923, and has occupied its current building since 1935. The building was initially constructed in 1925 for the International Order of Odd Fellows.<\/p>\n

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Welcome!<\/p><\/div>\n

Their lunch is delicious. I had a Chili Size, and it was terrific. It was loaded with onions, and the fries were perfectly done.\u00a0 Mary did a half-sandwich and salad which was also excellent.<\/p>\n

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Yummy!<\/p><\/div>\n

We sat with several very interesting people who we had just met.\u00a0 We talked about the lodge, weather, and other topics of interest!<\/p>\n

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We were still dressed for the gym!<\/p><\/div>\n

Mary was about to open the door when I wanted to show the other side of the entranceway!\u00a0 She could easily get the greeters job at the lodge!<\/p>\n

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“Come on, Paul. We must put away the groceries and prepare the patio for the party!”<\/p><\/div>\n

I suggested she wear her beach outfit.\u00a0 She could explain what the Elks are all about!<\/p>\n