{"id":88434,"date":"2025-05-12T18:35:15","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T01:35:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/?p=88434"},"modified":"2025-05-13T06:26:13","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T13:26:13","slug":"monday-again-oh-no","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/?p=88434","title":{"rendered":"Monday Again? Oh No!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Time to get up and start moving!!<\/p><\/div>\n

We had an appointment with the bone crushers this morning, so we departed at 8:20 am, arriving at the gym six minutes later.\u00a0 We jumped on the exercise bikes and took off like a scalded hound.\u00a0 \u00a0Those wheels were turning and velocities approaching the speed of light!\u00a0 The smell of burnt rubber wafted through the parking lot!<\/p>\n

From the gym, we went to see Dr. Bill, whose office is in Newport Beach.\u00a0 He quickly treated my ingrown toenail with some very nice numbing juice.\u00a0 He ripped out a piece of nail that was buried quite deeply, and it was 1\/4″ x 1\/8″ and sharp; no wonder it hurt.\u00a0 My toe finally came back to life around 6:00 pm.<\/p>\n

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Getting fixed!<\/p><\/div>\n

Since we were near Balboa Island, we decided to go to the American Legion for lunch.\u00a0 They have an absolutely terrific turkey sandwich, which we shared.\u00a0 Mary had her wine, and I filled up on Diet Coke.<\/p>\n

Dr. Bill is a veteran, and we tried to have him join us, but he has a busy afternoon.\u00a0 He makes many “house calls,” caring for the elderly who cannot make it into the office due to problems with their feet.\u00a0 He is an unsung hero and a really nice man!<\/p>\n

We talked to him about Becky’s visit (Dr. Bill took Becky’s Girl Scout Troop out for a navigation class years back).<\/p>\n

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We always feel welcome!\u00a0 Sometimes, Mary wears her US Army cap, and we hear the Veterans say, “We never had a Captain look like that!”<\/p><\/div>\n

The meal was so good that we asked the bartender to get the chef.\u00a0 The chef was Spanish and probably in his late 20s.\u00a0 He looked worried as he came to the door.\u00a0 He was met with applause, and Mary spoke Spanish to him, telling him what a good job he was doing.\u00a0 He seemed very pleased.<\/p>\n

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Balboa Island American Legion for lunch!<\/p><\/div>\n

The Legion represents all the services!\u00a0 The new Space Force emblem was placed alongside the Army, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard, and Air Force.<\/p>\n

Captain Mary, USA, has been a member for thirty years.<\/p>\n

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The American Legion, commonly known as the Legion, is an organization of US war veterans headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.\u00a0 It comprises state, US territory, and overseas departments, each made up of local posts.\u00a0 The Legion was established in March 1919 in Paris, France, by officers and men of the American Expeditionary Forces (A.E.F.).\u00a0 The 66th US Congress subsequently chartered it on September 16, 1919.<\/p>\n

The Legion played a leading role in drafting and passing the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, commonly known as the “G.I. Bill.” In addition to organizing commemorative events, members assist at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals and clinics.\u00a0 The Legion is active in issue-oriented US politics.\u00a0 Its primary political activity is lobbying for veterans and service members, including benefits such as pensions and the Veterans Health Administration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Everyone was represented.<\/p><\/div>\n

Mary sat outside for a bit, observing all the boating activity.\u00a0 \u00a0The wind provided a bit of cooling, and we were happy to get inside a nice warm car.\u00a0 The American Flag flies all over the Legion property, which is located on Balboa Island.\u00a0 Newport Harbor Post 291 of the American Legion is one of the largest American Legion Posts in the United States and is the only Post with its own Yacht Club.<\/p>\n

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The day was cool but nice.<\/p><\/div>\n

The view from the Post is amazing, no matter the weather.<\/p>\n

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The bay is always busy!<\/p><\/div>\n

Returning home, we worked in the yard with Mary, trimming roses, and I cleaned up the pool pump area.\u00a0 Mary made some cookies that will will take to Jeff tomorrow.<\/p>\n

We talked to Colleen, and she sent some Mother’s Day pictures of her son and his wife, who came over and cooked a magnificent dinner for her.<\/p>\n

Love the shirt, Jon!!!<\/p>\n

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Colleen, Jon, and Sarah<\/p><\/div>\n

We went in the swim spa for almost an hour, which was very relaxing.\u00a0 My toe finally woke up and was quite happy.<\/p>\n

We watched TV until 10:30 pm and then crashed.\u00a0 I’m not addicted to TV, we’re just in a committed relationship.<\/p>\n

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