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June 8, 2014

Thursday June 5th 2014 gym, easton, CJ’s doghouse for homebrew beer contest

Thursday June 5th 2014
neighbor Deb joined me at the gym today!
We have a race coming up – we need
to GET READY!!

check out my SIL’s throwback Thursday.
nice haircut from her Mom.
and aren’t those glasses back in style?

Today’s appointments were in Easton, PA

a couple whites & a red….

if you visit Sette Luna they have a BUNCH of my wines

http://www.setteluna.com/

as does Valenca

http://valencaonthesquare.com/

the CASINO in Bethlehem is also my account

The PEEPS store is in the Outlet Mall next to the Casino

Chester finally got his drivers license.
It’s about time !

thanks to friend Susan who send me
these napkins. Love getting
surprises in the mail!!

tonight friend Jim entered this
Homebrew contest at CJ’s Doghouse.
A bottle shop that sells BEER.

http://cjsdoghouse1555.com/

OSCAR one of the dogs of CJ’s Doghouse.
he was a sweet ol’ guy!

Me with two winners.
friend Jim took 2nd place & this guy won FIRST.

Congratulations guys!

do you get it????

messages to future self

wrote yourself here:

http://www.futureme.org/

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Do more than merely wishing for success.

Imagine it in every detail

~ Ralph Marston
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June 5, 2014

6/4/14 Chester, Ambler, Broad Axe Tavern, Pour House with Friends

6/4/14
Chester spilling out of the dog bed.
Snoring up a storm!

over easy egg on spinach,
with spicy sauce &
sprinkled with mexican cheese

I hardly ever sit down & eat a proper meal
which is a habit I really want to break.
Today I made a tasty brunch.
I don’t know why I don’t do this more often.
I’m too busy?? To eat proper??
really?!…..

Was in Ambler today on some sales calls.
They are having a Festival next weekend
in case you are interested in attending.

the LUCKY WELL in off hours…
usually this place is PACKED!

I like the idea of two wine lists.
One with “standard” wines & one for
“Limited Time Only”.

Let the customer decide….

tasting with my customer at Broad Axe

the winners were:
The Cave Rose & the Zinfandel

stopped to see a friend on my way home
from work and saw this!!

House #13 that my brother Raymond made
YEARS ago!!

my friend had this picture hanging in his garage.
Any guesses who it is??

The Pour House was having a HOPFEST for philly beer week

first flight

Flower Power
Dirt Wolf
Hopsolutely
Blind Pig

2nd flight (shared!)

Green Flash Warrior
Double Jack
Hoptimum
Dogfish 120

ran into friends Michael & Judith

flights of Hoppy Beers with friends Jim, Ken & Sue

woo hoo!! My new coffee maker arrived today.
Yay Caffeine!

I had my last one for years & bought it directly from KEURIG.
They always give you a discount & coffee pods when you
buy a new one from them. It ended up costing me about $50.

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Worrying that there’s not enough time

leaves you with even less time.

~Ralph Marston
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June 5, 2014

6/3/14 Ambulance, Carmel wine bar, The MINIMALISTS in person

6/3/14
Dalmatian Tuesday!

Police/EMT Activity

A grandparent passed out while waiting
for the school bus to arrive. She was ok!
Maybe just too hot??

New WINE BAR opening near us.

Unfortunately their wine list is already set
from their other location.
It’s possible I can get some bottles on their list,
and maybe some specials. I’ll try.

Vanity plate – WRAP GUY

What’s his story??

I don’t like seeing the horse & carriages in center city.
The Horses always seem so sad 😦

I was in town to see these guys:

Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus

http://www.theminimalists.com/

What is MINIMALISM??

Minimalism is a lifestyle that helps people question what things add value to their lives. By clearing the clutter from life’s path, we can all make room for the most important aspects of life: health, relationships, passion, growth, and contribution.

Getting started is as simple as asking yourself one question: How might your life be better if you owned fewer material possessions?

I’ve been reading their blog for years & NOW
I was getting the opportunity to meet them
in person!!

Free hugs!!!

It was great meeting Josh & Ryan

late nighttime dog walk

WE ARE NOT WHAT WE OWN

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Growth itself contains the germ of happiness.

– Pearl S. Buck
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June 3, 2014

Monday 6/2/14 birds, working from home, Weasel

Monday 6/2/14
Tree Swallow mom protecting her babies.
I know they are in there!

Never went out all day!!
Worked from home. All. Day.

neighbor Deb has bluebird eggs.
We are hoping the House Sparrows don’t get them.

Here are my baby Tree Swallows.
I guess the mom was out looking for food.

Me & Weasel on a Walk.

Cool mosaic my friend made.
Do you need one?? I have connections…..

How GREAT would that job be??

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The mind is your battleground.
It’s the place where the greatest conflict resides.
It’s where half of the things you thought
were going to happen, never did happen.

http://www.marcandangel.com
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June 2, 2014

Sunday 6/1/14 Leaving Boston, Weasel

See ALL the pictures from our Boston Adventure click here:

https://helenspicturesoftheday.shutterfly.com/pictures/4051

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Sunday 6/1/14
I can’t believe It’s JUNE!!!

relaxing morning on the deck before going to breakfast

Breakfast at Bickford’s Family Restaurant
before getting on the road.

the Tappan Zee Bridge
~ just about a 5 hour drive home

Weasel happy to see me 🙂

this is what a horse looks like after
eating a CUPCAKE. lol.

help others…………

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You will one day laugh at all that now scares you.
Like a spotted hyena.

~Mike Dooley
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June 2, 2014

Saturday May 31st 2014 juicing, soccer, Boston Beer Festival

Saturday May 31st 2014
Adam & Ava making us a smoothie with
the Fancy juicer.

spinach, carrot, ginger, apple
~it was good. really!

Blaze, all relaxed…..

Blaze getting lots of attention at Ava’s soccer game

Max getting even MORE attention than Blaze

Go Ava GO!!!

on our way to the Boston Beer Festival

Adam making friends with the Boat People

Me & Leisure Suit guy

We accomplished “the LIST” and now
free to taste “willy-nilly”.

I have experience with tastings & I know you
have to be focused initially then anything goes.

Less Talk More Brew growler

Selfie with random hand bomb

Me, MB, Vanessa

Michael with the girls & a photo bomber

Dinner after beer festival…..
signature, of course, Beer Festival 🙂

Congratulations to friends Suzy & JoAnna
on 3rd place in today’s beach volleyball
tournament. Wish I was there but
had “business” in Boston…..

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Being upbeat is the key to life.

– David Frost
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June 1, 2014

Friday 5.30.14 Adan & Vanessa’s, Blaze & Max,Lexington, Out to dinner

Friday 5.30.14

Adam & Vanessa’s house in Lexington, MA

Great way to start the day,
taking Max & Blaze for a walk

Me & Adam in Lexington, MA

Highlight of our trip: the liquor store

Ready for the Boston Beerfest, I researched all the
Brewers & knew what beers we should be
tasting first, then anything can happen!

MB getting swirling lessons from Adam

A RAINBOW!!!!

Ava & Adam

out to dinner

mmmmmm ginger margaritas !!

The girls!!!

Vanessa, Marybeth, Helen & Debbie

V, MB, Deb, Me, Adam & Mike

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“We tend to forget

that happiness doesn’t come

as a result

of getting something we don’t have,

but rather of recognizing

and appreciating what we do have.”

Fredrick Koenig
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