What would helen do?

October 24, 2013

Tuesday 10/22/13 Work, Whole Foods, HVCC, oh Deer

Tuesday 10/22/13

I have a couple accounts in Center City.
Today I was in the office & on my way home
I stopped in at World Cafe Live to meet my account.

LOOK – David Cook is coming –
Should we go?? We like him & I know we will
also like the wine they serve, BONUS!

Today, instead of working from home I was
working from my car!!! Orders MUST get entered!

Stopped in to see the new & improved Whole Foods
in Jenkintown. They did a huge expansion.

Grand Opening this Saturday – all kinds of
activities & free stuff!

stopped to see my customer here at
Huntingdon Valley Country Club –
Great views all around!
discussed a Sparkling wine event.

If anyone is up for a Halloween Party my
customer is hosting one at
Cafe Michelangelo in NE Philly.

sister Pat took this picture when walking in the park –
she did not zoom in – the deer was THIS close!

deer butt – kiss my grass

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Every time you are tempted to react
to the same old circumstances
in the same old way,
ask yourself,
“Do I want to be a prisoner of the past,
or a pioneer of the future?”

October 22, 2013

Monday 10-21-13 Dogs, Washington House, Picassa, Vball

Monday 10-21-13

Chester & Weasel sharing the water bowl after
their morning walk

went “hunting” at the Washington House today.They have some cool events here – like this one:
Tuesday 11/12/13


	WINE TASTING DINNER: French Bistro NightA tour of Burgundy, Bordeaux, The Rhone Valley and more!anyone interested in attending? I think I am going to go!

Horse Tavern & Grill was another sales call.
Not sure I can sell them wine but I can probably
drink some beer here!

Picassa on her way to the vet for a thyroid check up.
See her SMILING?

Cat to do list

Monday night Volleyball

Iron Abbey – still under construction

Moo-Hoo ~ Après-volleyball beverage

“Pooter” whose new name is “Porter”
found a furever home. I featured him at
the beginning of the month.We still need to find TEDDY a home, any ideas?
(4 yr old mini poodle)

HUG THE DOG!

be Happy with what you have

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Success in the affairs of life

often serves to hide one’s abilities,

whereas adversity

frequently gives one an opportunity

to discover them.

– Horace

October 22, 2013

Sunday October 20th Covered Bridge Ride 2013

Sunday October 20th

We had a great 33rd Covered Bridges Ride with over 2,000 riders from near and far enjoying beautiful weather and routes, as well as preparations put in place by our 200 fantastic volunteers.

Of course MADDIE was there!!

dogs were welcome!

We hoped these guys weren’t too busy

these three rides – plus 2 more 20/30 flat

Hills, more hills & more hills: THIS is Bucks County!

packaging the potato salad, Hi Joanne!

lots of bikes!

Day of registration was brisk!

Friends Lynne & Stu came out to ride

Calvin was a participant as well –
a HUGE HIT! everyone loved him!

Our first Covered Bridge

The 2nd covered bridge (it was across the street)

Almost 35 miles – it was an AWESOME ride!

Après-bike

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You can see ALL the pictures from Today’s adventure

Here:

https://helenspicturesoftheday.shutterfly.com/pictures/2809

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There are really only two requirements
when it comes to exercise.
One is that you do it.
The other is that you continue to do it.

October 21, 2013

10/19/13 Bird Walk, Fred’s for Breakfast & Blue Dog

10/19/13

today on our way to our bird walk we saw
THREE hot air balloons!

today neighbor Deb & I were going on a bird walk
at the Bucks County Audubon Society

it was a little chilly but a perfect day for bird watching

our leader, Phil Getty & a few of the others

the pond was a great view

bird watching!

after our walk Deb & I went to Fred’s for breakfast.
Deb’s FIRST TIME here!!!

WEASEL party of 2!

HOW MUCH is that doggie in the window?

for dinner we headed to the Blue Dog

CHEERS!!!

We tried some tasty beers tonight —
starting with the STONE ENJOY BY (9.4%)
then moving on to Bruery Bois Old Ale (15%)
and Ralphius (14.3%)

Deb & I shared the special pork sandwich.
pork cutlet topped with ham, bacon, shredded pork
& cheese. Definitely something you don’t eat every day.
it WAS delicious!!

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There are two kinds of people:
the ones who need to be told
and the ones who figure it out
all by themselves.

– Tom Clancy (1947-2013)

October 20, 2013

Friday 10/18/13 Guest dog walker, Farming & Hunting, Tommy, Kelli & Lanny

Friday 10/18/13

friend Denise was Weasel’s guest dog walker today.
Interested in being a guest dog walker?
LMK!

LOOK!! another Birthday present for Helen.
A hot air balloon ride. A nice Surprise from Michael!

my first work stop today was Continental Tavern –
“Farming” as they are my current account –
so I need to cultivate the relationship.

Yardley Country Club was my next stop.
I was “Hunting” here — hoping to land them
as a customer!

Yardley Country Club – nice views

HUNTING at Bowman’s Tavern

When I am in New Hope I always like to stop
& visit with friend Tommy

Marsha Brown’s the restaurant in a
former Church — HUNTING HERE!

SHE SAID YESSSSSS

Danny Diehl proposed to Rachael
while they were away on Vacation.
We are VERY HAPPY for them 🙂

Friends Kelli & Lanny used to live in Ivyland –
then Kentucky, China, NC, China & back to PA!
(did I get that right?)

We visited them at their new house – not too
far from Ivyland & WAY closer than CHINA!!!
Great to see you!

Kelli made delicious Taco Soup –
I’m looking forward to making some too!

and I am STILL getting Birthday cards –
YAY me – so lucky to have great friends 🙂
(thanks Kelli & Lanny!)

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Success in life is a matter
not so much of talent or opportunity
as of concentration and perseverance.

– C. W. Wendte

October 18, 2013

Thursday 10.17.13 New Hope & Wine Tasting in Bethlehem

Thursday 10.17.13

Conference before Class
(can you see me? white shirt, right)

Sales Call in New Hope —
Mother’s Wine Bar – soon to be opened.
Let’s hope I get my wines in here
& you can come drink them!

Marsha Brown’s – the Church restaurant

Back to Bethlehem – a quick stop at
Yianni’s Taverna –
They were getting a new sign.

APOLLO GRILL — where my tasting tonight was held.

http://www.apollogrill.com/

We had a couple DELICIOUS Chilean Wines

Cousino Macul Sauvignon Gris

Leyda Classic Pinot Noir

the Bar was PACKED & so was the restaurant

late night arts & crafts for a customer

Michael’s famous BREAD for a party Friday night

Chance of Wine tonight…..

HAPPINESS TIP!

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The only certain means of success
is to render more and better service
than is expected of you,
no matter what your task may be.
This is a habit
followed by all successful people
since the beginning of time.
Therefore I saith
the surest way to doom yourself
to mediocrity is to perform only
the work for which you are paid.

– Augustine [Og] Mandino

October 17, 2013

10/16/13 Greek Wine Day, more Bday cards!

10/16/13

The calm before Boot Camp

In New Hope today I found a new place that is opening.
AND I have an appointment for a wine tasting! yay!

My first real appointment today was at Logan Inn

http://www.loganinn.com/

Today I had the good fortune of working with
Chris from Athenee Imports.
They are the largest importers of Greek Wine.

http://www.atheneeimporters.com/

I LOVE the spit cups!!

next stop was up in Bethlehem – Yianni’s Taverna.
They are getting a face lift!
They have a predominantly Greek menu
& already carry quite a few of my wines.

http://www.yiannistaverna.com/