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February 17, 2014

2/17/14 New ‘do, WORK, Stephanie passes exam

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2/17/14

BEFORE

DURING

AFTER

another view

When I work from home – it never ends.
starts before 7am & ends after 9pm.
with a haircut in between

Congratulations to friend STEPHANIE
for passing her ADVANCED WSET Wine Exam.
The BAR EXAM of wine as I like to describe it.

Stephanie & me with Neal our wine instructor

friend Linda’s kitty enjoying sunny Florida.
Lucky Cat!

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The goal is not to be perfect at everything;

it’s to get better.

~Eric Barker
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February 16, 2014

Sunday 2/16/14 gym, presents, blue birds

Sunday 2/16/14
the gym was packed today!

We stayed around for YOGA – needed it!

valentine presents I gave to Michael

sausage made with CHICORY Stout!

these are the gaiters Michael gave me.
They keep snow from going in your boots

I also got a couple new lenses for my iPhone camera

Chester with one of the lenses

the fish eye lens

Michael gave me these beers for Valentines.
This is with the wide angle lens.

Blue Bird visitors today!

Blue Bird looking out from the inside of the bird feeder

blue birds on the tray feeder

Blue Birds on the heated bird bath

friends Mary & Chris had deer visitors in their backyard.
Those deer must be HUNGRY!

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“Don’t wait for extraordinary opportunities.
Seize common occasions and make them great.

Weak men wait for opportunities; strong men make them.”

Orison Swett Marden
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February 16, 2014

15 February 2014 Hike, Stockton Farmer’s Market, Dinner at Tom & Mary’s

15 February 2014

to see ALL the pictures from today’s adventures
click this link:

https://helenspicturesoftheday.shutterfly.com/pictures/3431
Today we hiked from Bulls Island
over the bridge into PA & up Old Carversville Rd

this house was built using a caboose & a silo

a knick-knack totem pole.
unfortunately & unbelievably,
I was toy free today!
So I couldn’t add to the pole –
but next time I will!

We actually saw a cyclist!

he had to turn around – it was too icy & dangerous

Can you see the deer??

rebels

Closed roads don’t stop us!

navigating around the heavy equipment

Marsha Brown’s house —
she owns Marsha Brown’s Steakhouse in New Hope
& Ruth’s Chris Steakhouses in various locations.

after the hike we visited the Stockton Farmer’s Market

This is friend Tom Sciascia – the artist behind the
delectable chocolates!

http://www.sciasciaconfections.com/

The Valentine Box of chocolates…..
get some today!

over to friends Tom & Mary’s for Surf & Turf dinner

Tom grilling by flashlight

Lucky Leprechaun

Cheers to Tom & Mary.

Thanks for having us over!!! Fun was had by all.
We particularly liked the “snake sauce”….

Mary & Helen 1 a.m.

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Think highly of life itself.
Consider what an amazing opportunity each day represents, and do all you can to live
up to its beautiful potential.

Think highly of the future.
Rather than worrying about what
might come, focus your thoughts and your actions
on making the very best of what does come.

~Ralph Marston
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February 15, 2014

February 14th 2014 Valentine’s Day center city, Jenkintown, Blue Dog

February 14th 2014

Center City Philadelphia
Bike racks in Philly
I stopped in Jenkintown to see if I could get
information on this place.
It’s a brewery going in Jenkintown.
Does anyone know Owen Hutchins and Jennifer McGuire ??in Jenkintown, where Owen Hutchins and Jennifer McGuire

are hoping for a late MAY opening of Guild Hall Brewing Company,

a brew pub on Old York Road next door to the Hiway Theater.

Its 80-year-old building was a Rolls-Royce garage

but most recently was the Jenkintown Antique Guild.
 
discovered this place too.
Anyone familiar with 211 York?
came across this place…
lucky me because I am in charge of desserts
for dinner Saturday night
This is Vanessa – the Cheesecake Lady

 

-she makes the cheesecakes fresh every day!
Look what I found at the Thrift shop!!
The 2nd book in the Trilogy I am reading.
The Girl Who Played with Fire
50 cents. Woo-hoo!
I hope everyone got awesome presents for
Valentines Day!!!Michael got me gaiters (do you know what they are?)
special lenses for my iPhone Camera
and, something different —
A case of assorted BEER!
Chester & Weasel got a Valentine present from
friend Stephanie – dog biscuit mix!
IVYLAND neighborhood sled team
Blue Dog tonight for a low key Valentine Dinner
Blue Dog was having a HOP FEST –
they did not disappoint!
Always be yourself
UNLESS you can be BATMAN
then always be Batman!
friend Jim & me shopping….******************************************

Life is an adventure
Live it well

~as seen on a billboard~
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February 15, 2014

Thursday 2/13/14 Snow Day ~ Blue Birds ~ Chester

Thursday 2/13/14
This is what dogs do on a snow day….

neighbor Deb got some great photos of our Blue Birds

this is how I attract the blue birds –
mealworms in a special blue bird feeder

Mr Blue Bird feasting in the cozy mealworm feeder

Chester enjoying the snow

Before I shoveled…

After I shoveled…. we had A LOT of snow –
over a foot!!

this what one looks like
after a couple hours of shoveling snow!
I’m still smiling….

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3 Ways to Stay Positive:

1. Focus on opportunities not challenges
2. Focus on solutions not complaints
3. Feel blessed instead of stressed

~Jon Gordon
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February 13, 2014

2/12/14 Wednesday bertucci’s Earl’s PORTERHOUSE brother Ray mary muggs vball

2/12/14 Wednesday
gym dandy – empty today just 10 of us.
Sunday’s class had 57 people. crazy!

Drinking from the abandoned mug.
Will it ever get rescued??

Dropped off some SWAG to my customer at Bertucci’s

next stop was EARL’s – not in there yet but TRYING!

Here’s a CORK PROJECT for those who collect Corks.
Make them in to a letter.
The P was for PORTERHOUSE –
where my tasting appointment was….

Successful tasting = new Account 🙂

stopped to visit brother Ray.
He’s been working on a project for the Flower Show.

ran into neighbor Todd in Downtown Doylestown

Caught up with friends Mary & Muggs

I was doing the Crinkle nose like Dani Rae always does
when she smiles

Time for Volleyball!!!
This was our 2nd week playing, it was fun.

Met friend Marguerite at Pour House after volleyball.
They had a KILLER line-up on tap.

The beginning of the SNOWPOCALYPSE

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(note to self)
We learn when we’re in our discomfort zone.
When you’re struggling,
that’s when you’re getting smarter.

Eric Barker
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February 13, 2014

2/11/14 Yianni’s Taverna, Apollo Grill, Corked, Molinari;s, Chickies & Pete’s

2/11/14
My first stop today
Yianni’s Taverna — great Greek food

assortment of wines ~ white & red

next stop was Apollo Grill
Jensen offers a great wine selection

my office away from home.
I always scope out spaces I can work
if I need to enter orders or answer emails.

trying to get in here!

There is the Penn State mascot.
Relaxing on a bench in Bethlehem.

Molinari’s was hosting a fundraiser tonight

It’s for a Charter HS being built across the street

Chickie’s & Pete’s for snacks.
friend Muggsy wanted the LOBSTER!

having a dirty martini –
it’s my drink when I go there.
Their wine is yucky.

Monkeying around

stealth photo of friend Connie …

Maddie in a Photo Booth

BE SO HAPPY
THAT WHEN OTHERS LOOK AT YOU
THEY BECOME HAPPY TOO

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Trials, temptations, disappointments
all these are helps instead of hindrances,
if one uses them rightly.
They not only test the fiber of a character,
but strengthen it.
Every conquered temptation represents
a new fund of moral energy.
Every trial endured and weathered
in the right spirit
makes a soul nobler and stronger
than it was before.

– James Buckham
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