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March 4, 2014

3/3/14 The NOT Snow Day, Blue Birds & a Cardinal, sangria, Chester

3/3/14
March month should be called TRUDGE month.
it’s been an interesting month so far….
and we are only 3 days in……

Chester supervising my shoveling efforts.
We only got about an inch or so of snow –
versus the 3-6 inches predicted.
Still needed to shovel as temperatures
are predicted to be quite low & the snow
most likely will not be melting by itself.

Working from home today. Glad to not be on the road!

visitors at the water hole
Blue Birds & finch.

I get so excited when we have CARDINAL visitors!!

finished another book.
It was a “young adult book”. enjoyable.
I love that I’ve been making time to read.
It’s been awesome.

Making a batch of Sangria with white wine.
It looks purplish bc I used Chambord instead of Cointreau.

What’s different about this bag of sugar??
Who can tell me??

Salad for the week.

When visiting friends Tom & Mary the other day I saw
they had in their refrigerator pre-made salad.
I love this idea as I am generally too lazy to whip up
a salad when I want one. Salad on demand has made
it much easier for me to grab a healthy meal.

Chester, on occasion, deliberately goes up to our room
& brings down this pillow pet. Fortunately he has
yet to kill it. He KNOWS it is not his toy & he purposely
brings it down & just shows you he has it.
Chester is a FUNNY dog!

Chester actually USING the Pillow Pet as a Pillow.
the Vizslas tend to like using pillows for some reason.

Is your cat plotting to Kill you?

Keep Life Simple!

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“How high is your tolerance for ambiguity?”

Life doesn’t come with reference guides.

It’s up to you to interpret it for yourself.

Which means you get to choose the meaning

of just about everything. Life, the Universe…

And yeah, pretty much everything.

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March 4, 2014

3/2/14 Dr Seuss, getting ready for the storm, Dani Rae, potholes

3/2/14
Happy Birthday today to Dr Seuss!!

I happened to buy this book TODAY for Dani Rae!
how apropos!

(it’s her birthday on Tuesday)

friend Tanya made these hats for her children
to celebrate the birthday. Tanya is quite crafty!

CHESTER before he kills the new toy,
We know it’s coming, it’s just a matter of WHEN.

prepping for the MONDAY SNOW STORM!
bacon sticks & Sangria

the bacon twists work better when using skinny bacon.
this was thick cut. very tasty!

present for Dani Rae. Hoping she will let me
borrow it when I visit !

and this cute little backpack for her!
Teach the kids early to schlep their own stuff!

Dani Rae demonstrating the back pack

we love her! so cute 🙂

a little tutorial on potholes…..

Potholes begin after snow or rain seeps into the soil below the road surface.
The moisture freezes when temperatures drop, causing the ground to expand and push the pavement up.
As temperatures rise, the ground returns to normal level but the pavement often remains raised. This creates a gap between the pavement and the ground below it.
When vehicles drive over this cavity, the pavement surface cracks and falls into the hollow space, leading to the birth of another pothole.

The End.

WHOA!!! look at this pile of hubcaps outside Rita’s
water ice in Warminster!!! Pothole potpourri!

Weaving to avoid POTHOLES!!!!
as the cop stands in one…..

be so busy…………

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Searching for that big happy moment in life,
how many special little moments we let pass us by?
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March 3, 2014

March 1st 2014 Hike, Huntingdon Valley Country Club, Castello in Blue Bell

March 1st 2014
In like a LION!

today we did a hike with the Bike Club
friends Denise & Tanya. Chester too.

We parked at Prallsville Mill in Stockton and walked up Lower Creek Rd to the Covered Bridge and back. There were members of the NJ Conservation Foundation taking us on this hike including birder Evan Obercian.

We had a big group of hikers

first bird we saw was an EAGLE!!!!!!

really nice day for a hike.
great views.

saw some geese…walking on “water”

Chester & Michael, not looking, as usual.

Cool house that I never noticed before today –
even thought we’ve biked down this road
hundreds of times.

Me & Chester at the Covered Bridge

YAY!! I got “the mug” back.
Joyce & I did a trade.

one of our friends sons got a job offer from Google.
Way to go Jeff’s son!

Huntingdon Valley Country club

I was here to do a staff training

Me with Delroy (beverage manager & more!)

Dinner tonight at Castello at Blue Bell.
One of my new accounts.

http://www.ristorantecastello.com/

They have a liquor license but you can
also bring your own wine. yay.

my amazing artichoke appetizer.
The food was delicious.

go there TODAY!

Big Boys of the evening

Me & Renee

Toys. of course.

LOVING Renee’s glasses.
I need these!

Fun was had by all!

Bruce, Renee, Tommy, Kathy & Me

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What isn’t tried won’t work.
~Claude McDonald
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March 3, 2014

Friday 2/28/14 last day of Feb, Wine school, Greg Bumgardner, Matt’s Red Rooster

Friday 2/28/14
got soft pretzels to take to school today.
Wine & pretzels, mmmm.

PLUS, I was given the opportunity to do a
Random Act of Kindness.

I bought pretzels for the guy in front of me.
He was flabbergasted & didn’t know how to
respond. It wasn’t really a big deal,
But for him it was!!!

Tuscany tasting today.
I need to study up!

doggie in philly waiting…….

Met with Greg Bumgardner today at a
a potential customer account – EARL’s in Lahaska.

I met Greg at an account last week.
He sells supplies to restaurants & we hope to
exchange customer information.
He already gave me a lead.
I hope I can help him!!!
(the lead & Greg!)

stopped at MOTHER’s tonight.
He’s a new account of mine.
Stop in & have a sip of SOREL!!

the views of which we never tire.
Looking from New Hope to Lambertville.

Decisions. Decisions.
Who goes to dinner with us tonight ?

long over due visit to Matt’s Red Rooster.
we love it here.

http://www.mattsredroostergrill.com/

they were able to make me the pork roll appetizer
from last weeks prix fixe pork roll extravaganza.

Crispy Pork Roll & Shirred Egg,
sundried tomato vinaigrette, baby spinach,
smoked bleu cheese.

dinner with Don & Annie.
Michael’s Boss & his wife.

Dinner was Great as was the company.
looking forward to our next adventure!

Met Matt’s (of the Red Rooster) Wife ERIN.
Matt was having a birthday party for her.
gotta love the photo bomb, yes??

Hello Lucky Leopard Lounge!!
We are all set for St Patrick’s day!

a cat getting rescued. yay 🙂

You don’t need a reason to help people. (or animals)
Just do it.

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You never know where you made a difference,
but you have.
You never know how you made a difference,
but you have.
I’ll bet you did today.
Maybe you’ll find out about it.
Maybe you won’t.
It doesn’t matter.
Just know that you did
and keep that with you every day!

~Rich DiGirolamo

http://richdigirolamo.com/
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March 1, 2014

2/27/14 From the Boot, out with Rich & Jack, then Tony’s with Tanya & Suzy

2/27/14
FROM THE BOOT in Ambler…..
Opened this account today….
Woo hoo!

http://www.fromtheboot.com

Wade the bartender. Loving the SOREL.

http://jackfrombrooklyn.com/

in the city with friends Rich & JohnJack

Rich checking out Jack’s pacemaker.
That’s what HE said…….

Rich wearing Helen’s “cheaters”….

http://richdigirolamo.com/

Helen, Rich & Jack

Rich & I met Jack here (Zavino) last year.
This was our “second date”…. FUN was had by all!!

Tanya trying to do a selfie
with the flight I convinced Tony’s to pour for us.

SUZY (left) looking for a song to sing for Karaoke.

singing(?) some Madonna song

Tanya, Helen & Suzy!

the fun never ends…..

COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS!!

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Surround yourself with people who lift you higher –
those who see the great potential in you,
even when you don’t see it in yourself.

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February 26, 2014

2/26/14 Working with Summer from Sorel

2/26/14

Today I was working with Summer Lee from Sorel.
What’s Sorel??

A unique artisanal alcoholic beverage.
Hand-crafted in small batches, all natural spices, pure cane sugar and the finest 100% organic New York grain alcohol.

http://jackfrombrooklyn.com
Our 1st appointment was at Harry’s Taproom.
We ran into friend Pat here.

first I had to do a little wine tasting with Joe the bartender.

Then we tasted the Sorel with Chef Tom & bartender Joe.

Next Appointment was at Normandy Farms.

Billy loved the Sorel & bought some,
of course!

bartender Ray at KC Prime with the Sorel.
another sale!

SOREL mmmmm

The brightness of Brazilian clove. The warmth of Indonesian cassia. The heat of Nigerian ginger. The woody bottom of Indonesian nutmeg. The full, aromatic body of Moroccan hibiscus. Pure cane sugar. The finest 100% organic grain alcohol.

we stopped at Brother Raymond’s studio

Raymond video:

http://vimeo.com/63860004

Ray was a fan of Sorel!

Summer & Raymond!

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Work is either fun or drudgery.
It depends on your attitude.
I like fun.
– Colleen C. Barrett
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February 26, 2014

Tuesday February 25th 2014 gym, Apollo Grill, Molinari’s, chester, georgia

Tuesday February 25th 2014
Michael drove past pot hole alley yesterday
& counted 17, yes SEVENTEEN hubcaps
on Street Rd at Norristown Rd

The pot holes need to be neutered –
they are reproducing out of control.

gym, so overdue. I missed it.

PITU glasses for my customer.
He is going to be sooooo HAPPY!!

Bordeaux tasting at Yianni’s in Bethlehem.

http://www.yiannistaverna.com/

tasting at Apollo Grill —
Jansen may be my favorite customer.

shhhh – don’t tell the others!!!!

http://www.apollogrill.com/

Molinari’s

NYC dining in downtown Bethlehem

http://molinarimangia.com/

Lee is the BEST. He has an awesome palate.

magnificent views on the way home…..

Chester enjoying his new toy!

we still have snow……

made a wine delivery in the neighborhood.
neighbor Denise with Georgia (being submissive)

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Enjoy the challenge of your achievements.
See the value in your efforts
and be patient with yourself.
And realize that patience is not about waiting;
it’s the ability to keep a good attitude
while working hard on your dreams.
It’s knowing deep down
that the work is well worth it in the end.

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