12.31.13 Fred’s, New years eve celebrations with Family & Friends

12.31.13

TUNDRA SWANS for New Years Eve

Took Marybeth to Fred’s for breakfast –
her first time there! but not the last!

It was donut day so we shared one.

I was going into the city with
sister in law Rosemary & brother Raymond

Raymond Horsehead!

Me with cousin Rose Mary & Raymond

We watched the Philadelphia Fireworks
from Rose Mary’s apartment

Rosemary with SPINNER
(Rose Mary’s friend’s dog)

Making friends with the Horsehead…

Time for the next party.
Tanya & Me.

Yes, we were drinking REAL CHAMPAGNE tonight!Brut Champagne is a level of sweetness in sparkling wine.

The level of sweetness varies from Brut Nature (no added sugar) to Doux (sweet).

Brut has a lot of wiggle room in sweetness as you’ll see below,

whereas Extra Brut and Brut Nature are very focused in their sugar content.

This can be helpful in sorting out what you like.

Brut Nature Brut Zero 0-3 grams/liter Residual Sugar

Extra Brut 0-6 g/l RS

Brut 0-12 g/l RS

Extra Dry 12-17 g/l RS

Dry 17-32 g/l RS

Demi-Sec 32-50 g/l RS

Doux 50+ g/l RS

(from Wine Folly http://winefolly.com/ )

Party at neighbor Marybeth’s house

Mayor Bob & I with “Cherry Bombs”.
Troeg’s Made Elf with Chocolate Stout

Dance Party

picture of neighbor Deb’s new boots

CHEERS!

SELFIE — Me, Melissa & Todd

Deb, MB, Rose & Kim (looking at me!)

more silly selfies… Kim, Tanya, Chris, Todd & Me

Fresh out of the Hot Tub!!SURPRISE visit to see friends Paul & Marguerite
who swapped houses with neighbors Roman & Denise.

May 2014 be the best year ever for everyone.

to see ALL the pictures from New Year’s Eve
festivities click on this link:

https://helenspicturesoftheday.shutterfly.com/pictures/3051

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“Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.”

Oprah Winfrey

January 1, 2014

Monday 12.30.13 Weasel & Chester, Dani Rae, Marguerite

Monday 12.30.13

Make your NOW a good one….

dogs out for their morning walk…
still need to find a good coat for Weasel.

Where is the best place to buy a dog coat?

got to see Dani Rae today.
She has this new face she makes.
Funny.

Chester checking out Christmas decorations

friend Marguerite & Me

It’s almost a new year……

anyone have resolutions??
I can’t say I make them…

Barking Up The Wrong Tree

How to be awesome at life.

a blog that I follow…check it out.

http://www.bakadesuyo.com/

I really like it.

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“I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes. Because if you are making mistakes, then you are making new things, trying new things, learning, living, pushing yourself, changing yourself, changing your world. You’re doing things you’ve never done before, and more importantly, you’re doing something. So that’s my wish for you, and all of us, and my wish for myself. Make new mistakes. Make glorious, amazing mistakes. Make mistakes nobody’s ever made before. Don’t freeze, don’t stop, don’t worry that it isn’t good enough, or it isn’t perfect, whatever it is: art, or love, or work or family or life. Whatever it is you’re scared of doing, do it. Make your mistakes, next year and forever.”

Neil Gaiman

January 1, 2014

2013 in review

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December 29, 2013

Sunday 12.29.13 gym, Farm Fresh Eggs, post office, PetSmart, Chester, Weasel

Sunday 12.29.13

THE GYM: a good start to a Rainy Sunday

the ONLY place to buy eggs if you live locally.
free-range, hormone & antibiotic free.
Honor box.

Street Rd off 611. go now.

Mailing Mail ~ who’s the lucky receiver???

PetSmart was my next stop – it was a day of errands.
My friends cat died. I needed a pet Sympathy card.

Chester & Weasel got toys too.
They were on sale.

Chester trying to kill his toy.
It was one of those “indestructible” ones….
until Chester proves them wrong…

Weasel cherishing her toy. as a princess would.

Chester proud of Killing Weasel’s toy….
WHO ME???

Can anyone use this toy??
my neighbor gave it to me for Dani Rae
but I found out she already has one.
LMK if you can use it. ty!

if it fits I sits…

FUNNY VIDEO, you’ll laugh…

http://youtu.be/cKXzrWSdgOE

I too wish it would rain TACOS…

do what makes you happy.
that simple.

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Keep calm and think positively.
Evolve your being and inspire yourself and others. Say it out loud,
“I am sorry negativity, I have no time for you.
I have far too many positive things to do.”

www.marcandangel.com

December 29, 2013

12/28/13 volleyball, hawk mountain, Cabela’s, Georgia, Iron Abbey

12/28/13

Volleyball this morning, how many people
does it take to tighten the net?
THREE. One to fix it & Two to watch.

Pete, we needed you!

After Volleyball, Michael, Pat & I
went to Hawk Mountain for a little hike.

http://www.hawkmountain.org/

The views were quite spectacular.
We didn’t see any hawks or any birds for that matter!

Eagle getting Michael

after Hawk Mountain we visited Cabela’s.
I was NOT returning a beef jerk slicer.
that’s a story…..

Cabela’s has many displays of dead animals.
This was one of the more disturbing ones.

the Hat I did NOT buy at Cabela’s,
though I am sure it would be
quite warm.
Dan – would Rachael like this?

Georgia girl!!
My friends were in NYC so I helped out
with Georgia on my mind.
She’s a good girl but misses her mom!

We somehow ended up here….
ten fidy ON TAP! better than a can!

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/2681/34483

vizsla Santa

two babies………….

be grateful….

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“If it scares you,
it might be a good thing to try”

~Seth Godin

December 27, 2013

12/27/13 Fred’s for breakfast, GREETINGS! otameal recipe

12/27/13

one of our favorite views – looking from
New Hope, PA to Lambertville, NJ

Today was friend Dean’s first time to FRED’s.
he’s going to become a member 🙂

We met friends Joanne & Greg there too.
ALSO friends Jim & Colleen joined us at Fred’s
AND TREATED us to breakfast!!
but they came AFTER the picture taking.
so I will get their picture next time.

Cindi singing Happy Birthday

Stealth photo of Michael & his boss at Starbucks!

Danny & Rachael gave me this awesome doormat

someone wants to check it out……
(see paw right)

Yup – Chester sniffing BUTT –
what he does BEST!

A Christmas Greeting from Your Pets

Watch THIS:

http://youtu.be/ynFWe6TssU0

Weasel & Sweetie Pie trying to ignore each other.
We were dog sitting for friend Tanya.

that’s better??

This explains why I feel so anxious about THE JOB!
It is HIGHLY CHALLENGING but I feel like my
skill sets are low…. hence: ANXIETY.
Let’s hope this changes for the new year.

Here is a delicious & easy OATMEAL recipe.

I use regular maple syrup & craisins (vs cranberries)
and I use more than 2 Tbsp. of Craisins.

♥ MADDIE ♥

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Maturity is achieved when a person postpones
immediate pleasures for long-term values.

– Joshua L. Liebman

December 27, 2013

12/26/13 the day after Christmas….. Mary’s house, Jim’s House, Pour House

12/26/13

A little snow storm created
a Winter Wonderland in Ivyland

I got takers for the Car Chargers & regular chargers.
Anyone need Headphones??

woo hoo — I found HARRY POTTER stamps —
Very exciting.

Will YOU be the one who gets a HP stamp
when I send you FAN MAIL???
are you worthy??
Which one do you want?

after a few sales calls today I stopped to see
friend Mary & family.Mary & Chris still look the same —
Colleen sure doesn’t……..

Mary’s dog LUCKY enjoying a treat in his new bed.

Chris’s army guy collection he inherited from his dad.
This was the hospital scene.
There was a whole war going on across the room.

Michael & a few guys helped friend JIM lay this
hardwood floor. looks soooo nice!

après-floor laying beverages

new Toys we were playing with at Jamison Pourhouse
with friends Marguerite & Paul.

friend Marguerite asked me to share this
with everyone:“A big thank you to Helen for sharing her life with us, every single day whether she feels like it or not! Good day or not so great she puts her positive spin on life while she helps people find smiles, beer, wine, restaurants, gifts, pets, homes, vacations, & now cars! Love you Helen!”

although – as a side note – I am STILL looking
for the car….. who has a car for Sale?
an automatic under $5000.
someone has to know someone looking
to sell a car…..yes???

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“The most valuable things in life are not measured in monetary terms.

The really important things are not houses and lands, stocks and bonds, automobiles and real estate, but friendships, trust, confidence, empathy, mercy, love, and faith.”

Bertrand Russell

What would helen do?