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June 1, 2014

5.29.14 Thursday ~ packing, new ‘do, Boston to see the Keeney’s!

5.29.14
Weasel & Chester helping me pack for my
pending adventure!
neighbors Deb, MB & I were heading to
Boston for the weekend to see
friends Adam & Vanessa.

overdue for a haircut!

BEFORE

DURING

AFTER!!!

not a lot different. just needed some shaping up.

we drove to Boston over the Tappan Zee Bridge
& learned it was named after Indians.

We’re here!!

Blaze greeting Marybeth

Hi MAX!!!

Deb, Helen, MB & Vanessa

It was late & we got a little loopy!!

That’s a bottle of wine from a vineyard
that our friend Stephanie works for.

Tedeschi Family Winery

annual production is about 1000 cases

http://www.tedeschifamilywinery.com/

Yes, friend Tanya beat us to Boston.
She was the FIRST visitor to see Vanessa
& she let us know by leaving us notes!

money can buy lots of STUFF but there are some
things money CAN’T buy…..

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Never stop appreciating
the life you’re living right now.

Stop rushing. Breathe. Be where you are.
You’re where you’re supposed to be
at this very moment.
Every experience and step is necessary.

www.marcandangel.com

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May 28, 2014

5.28.14 gym, pig parker, To-Yo, HELP WANTED raymond, baby visit

5.28.14
it was the dreaded ROPE DAY at the gym.
ugh, but we do it.
I have 3 more races scheduled for this summer.
Plus beach volleyball double tournaments.
Plus 50 mile bike rides…..

Need to Train!

Pig Parker at the gym

Tanya, is this how they park in GEORGIA??

Stopped at an account to be –
the Hattery in Doylestown.

I did a lot of work for them.
tastings, notes, research.
& they decided to just use one person
because it was easier…..
people think my job is so much FUN.
times like this, not so much.
It’s definitely a learning experience!

To-Yo in Doylestown has some great beers
and WINES to pair with their Sushi.

They definitely have a unique list.

http://www.toyosushiandbar.com/doylestown.html

brother Raymond is SUPER busy.
This is a bed frame he is working on.

Does anyone know someone interested in
being an apprentice?? it would be a cool art
to learn & you get the wisdom of Ray to boot!
It’s like you are getting paid to go to school.

stopped over to meet neighbor Denise’s granddaughter.
a Cutie Patootie 🙂

Roman Pop with the baby

love this dog picture!

Change is a challenge.
Sometimes that’s what one must do.

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“The easiest thing in the world

is to come up with an excuse

not to do something.

I found that the most important thing in life

is to stop saying,

I wish, and to start saying, I will.”

David Copperfield
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May 28, 2014

Tuesday 5.27.14 mourning dove, Chester, storm, FREE food & wine

Tuesday 5.27.14
A mourning dove visited our pond today

She came for a quick drink.
We have all kinds of wild life visiting our pond.
We’re LUCKY!

Delivering a CONGRATULATIONS card
to our neighbor who just got a boat.

Chester all passed out

Healing Conversations is a good book to
help suggest something to say when you don’t
know what to say…..

Chester in his Thunder Coat –
we had a wicked storm come through

Rainbow over the church in New Hope after the storm

Speaking of New Hope, PA……
FREE food & drinks at the Mansion Inn, New Hope.
Thursday May 29th 6-8pm

I can’t make it but if you can, please GO &
tell them you are there bc of ME!

go taste some good food & then suggest they
carry some of my wines bc they don’t (yet)!

Cute Picture of the Day

My life may not be perfect
but I am blessed.
I woke up.

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“Extend to each person, no matter how trivial the contact,

all the care and kindness and understanding

and love that you can muster,

and do it with no thought of any reward.

Your life will never be the same again.”

Og Mandino
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May 27, 2014

Monday May 26th Memorial Day 2014

Monday May 26th 2014
Memorial Day 2014

It was great start to the day with gorgeous skies

Weasel was ready to go to the Parade
over in the borough.

It’s not too far a walk but for Weasel it is!

Boy Scouts representing their troop in the Ivyland Parade

Grace all decked out for the bike ride
portion of the parade

Weasel Watching

spectators

Ivyland Fire Department. Hello friend Dave!!!

I got a Selfie with Dan Galiczynski & his brother.
Dan & his brother are American Ninja Warriors,
do you watch that show?
The contestants possess incredible strength.
It is a fierce competition!

http://www.nbc.com/american-ninja-warrior

Today we visited Lenny!!
friend Jesse’s new pup.
He’s a Great Dane.

Getting puppy kisses from Lenny.
so cute. and YES he has Puppy Breath too.

Michael with Lenny

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“Optimism is a happiness magnet.
If you stay positive,
good things and good people will be drawn to you.”
Mary Lou Retton
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May 26, 2014

Sunday 5/25/14 my mug! cooking, New Pup, Chester, Vinny :(

Sunday 5/25/14
MY MUG in use at Fred’s Breakfast Club

Mayor Bob’s daughter Jenna using the Lucky Mug!

What am I making??
Can you tell by the ingredients??

Home-made Russian dressing

It’s easy to make & DELICIOUS!
Do YOU have any awesome recipes
you want to share with ME??

If so, I will cook them & feature them HERE
on Picture of the Day!!!

Lenny, friend Jesse’s new pup!
Looking forward to meeting him 🙂

Cookies Michael got for me at his bike ride bakery stop.
adorable, right??

CHESTER exhausted after our walk!

Maddie getting a ride.
I need to teach Weasel this trick!!

sad news 😦

my friend Vinny didn’t make it.
The infection took over & there wasn’t
any more the doctors could do.

The PHLX (Philadelphia stock exchange)
community is stunned by this news.
Vinny was young & we are all in shock
that he didn’t make it.
jeez, you never know.
Live Life.

Not really in a celebratory mood – just a low key
impromptu BBQ with neighbors.

thanks for having us over Roman & Denise.
I think we all needed a nice night with friends.

I need this too.

reminder…….
Celebrate the happiness that friends
are always giving, make everyday a
holiday and celebrate just living!

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Where is the good in goodbye?

~Meredith Willson
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May 26, 2014

5.24.14 Biking, Pork Roll Fest, Hospital, new puppy

5.24.14
SURVEY SAYS:

What Animal is pictured here??

There are various guesses & of course I think
MINE is the right one…..
Please Chime in with your guess.

Today we did a bike club ride – there were 20 of us!

We are always graced with gorgeous views.

another Flat tire for Michael.
Jim helping……

mmmm fresh baked cinnamon roll.

Love this Thank You card friend Shannon sent me.

I sent her a bottle of wine with a Banana on it.
it was Chardonnay ( a good one).
Shannon collects banana things.

sister Pat & I attended the Inaugural Pork Roll Festival

http://jerseyporkroll.com/about/

well, we TRIED to attend but the line was long
& we didn’t want to pay $5 to get in just to buy a
pork roll sandwich so we snuck around back
& made friends with the Security Guard.

The security guy let me in so I could buy a T-shirt
commemorating the event.

We had some landscaping done today.
It looks nice! Do you need a landscaper??

http://www.disandrogroup.com/

Michael & I went to the Hospital today in center city
to visit our friend Vinny. We just learned he was
in critical condition & wanted to see him.

Me with Vinny & his wife Karen.
Great times, making memories!

after the hospital we
visited our new neighbor: BAILEY
Chris & MB’s new pooch!

She does have PUPPY BREATH!!

This link discusses Puppy Breath

http://okvma.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=1081

the guys next to the fire pit
Chris, Mayor Bob & Michael

me & neighbor Deb

INSPIRE OTHERS

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“Accept what is, let go of what was, and have faith in what will be.”
Sonia Ricotti
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May 25, 2014

Friday 5/23/14 Morning walk, Flags, Via Napoli, Weasel, Mansion, Chef

Friday 5/23/14
Out for a morning walk with Chester & the boys

Chester & the boys:
Don, Mayor Bob & Michael

Mayor Bob & Michael

putting up Flags for Memorial Day

quick run into my office to pick up WINE

Traffic, town, work: all were quite pre-holiday weekend

Stopped at a new account Via Napoli
aka Italian Bistro.
We used to eat here when we lived in Philly

Weasel enjoying an afternoon sun

Meeting at the Mansion Inn in New Hope.
I am getting no where fast with this account.

Very frustrating that all the bars/restaurants carry
all the SAME wines, doesn’t anybody want something
DIFFERENT??

Michael & I went to see this movie tonight.
It was good, we both enjoyed it!

A chef who loses his restaurant job starts up a food truck in an effort to reclaim his creative promise, while piecing back together his estranged family.

http://youtu.be/wgFws3AoIUY

We ate at Massa (byob) before the Movie

http://www.massabyo.com/

TASTY! Penne with Crab.

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How different our lives are when we really know
what is deeply important to us, and keeping that
picture in mind, we manage ourselves each day to
be and to do what really matters most.

– Stephen Richards Covey
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