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August 4, 2013

8/2/13 Friday Power Outage, WORK, Churchville Inn

8/2/13 Friday
HAVE A FABULOUS FRIDAY!

We had a power outage this morning for
a few hours. I still had a decent charge
on my phone – fortunately.

but — just in case — I had MY CHARGE as a
back up. I love this portable phone charger.

It stinks to be out of juice….

at work today – Yellow Car Parking…….

preparing for a Whiskey tasting today.
We don’t just sell Wine – we do spirits as well.

walking down the street in the city,
on my way to an appointment –
got this Photo of a PECO truck.
(Philadelphia Eclectic Company).

Do you see what I see???

DISCIPLINE is what it takes….

I had my 3 month work review today.
I Met & Exceeded ALL EXPECATIONS,
I thought to myself: REALLY??
bc you all know how much I’ve been struggling
with the new job. Oh well, at least my Boss is happy
with my work…..even if I am not.

this is where I had my Whiskey Tasting today.
It went well & I made a sale.
It’s brand new so I took a stealth photo.
I’ll get more pictures when it is open, “officially”.

Look at this – I asked SIRI
“where is my husband Michael?”
and she started looking for him.
aha! if he only knew…

Do what you can do & do it well!

tonight we went to the CHURCHVILLE INN for dinner.
He is my account & they were having a one year
anniversary re-opening party.
I wanted to support my customer.

http://thechurchville.com/

We had some MONGO – one of my favorites!

See the whiskey on the top shelf??
All mine. Go to Churchville Inn & DRINK WHISKEY!

We tried their fried pickles….mmmm

THEN I had this tasty dinner item….

Hot Brown

Open Faced Sliced Turkey, Texas Toast, Cherry
Tomatoes, Rich Turkey Gravy, fried egg and bacon.

Don’t let anyone tell you this is not delicious,
because IT IS!!!

PATIENCE, a virtue I work on regularly…..
it all takes practice…..

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Resourcefulness
grows from an attitude of gratitude.
Rather than bemoaning your fate,
shine a thankful light on your situation
and you’ll illuminate much value.

– Ralph Marston
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August 2, 2013

August 1st 2013 gym, Hatboro Beverage, Work, IPA DAY!

August 1st 2013

Happy Rainy first day of August!!!

 
good turn out at the gym today.
PINK looks like the color du jour.Who is missing??
Stopped at Hatboro Beverage to see Bert the owner.
He gave me some GOOD leads for my job.
YAY!! I needed that.

 
Ran into a friend while I was there.
We play volleyball with Jenz.

 

He said HI Kathy!

 
Initially I was thinking
– ugh -rain for a day of appointments….
THEN I realized RAIN was good —
No one would be golfing in the rain –
chances are I would find my guy at the club –
which I did!!!!
Huntingdon Valley Golf Club on a rainy day.
It was a gorgeous scene! Peaceful.
Bob Devine – manager of FROM THE BOOT

 

http://www.fromtheboot.com/

 

He is not my customer yet, but he will be.
Best part is – he gave me a lead for the
restaurant across the street.
I have an appointment with them tomorrow
to do a Whiskey Tasting.
🙂

 

http://www.theluckywell.com/
Brother Ray has a bench for sale….
Who needs one?? also serves as a hat holder!

 
Met with Wendy from Marsha Brown’s…
Scored an appointment for next week.
THIS could be good……

 

http://www.marshabrownrestaurant.com/
NEW HOPE ducks….
on the Delaware River….

 
my last appointment today at ZOUBI’s.
Didn’t make a sale but I got a free espresso.

 
owl hat for the baby.
Friend Dave’s wife Tami makes them.
Do you need one??

 
friends Michael & Jim modeling the hats Tami made.

 
Today was NATIONAL IPA DAY

 

Here are ALL the pictures from

tonight’s Beer School Line-up

 

http://wp.me/p3iSLc-62

 

 
This was one of the favorites tonightHeady Topper
by The Alchemist in Waterbury, VT.

4.5 STARS!!!!
Pliny the Elder (4 1/2 stars)Our last bottle that we brought back from California.
you can only get it there!!!
Chester is sad his play date was a now show.
Now he knows how I feel when I have appointments
with customers & they are NO SHOWS!

 

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Be of good cheer.
Do not think of today’s failures,
but of the success that may come tomorrow.
You have set yourselves a difficult task,
but you will succeed if you persevere;
and you will find a joy in overcoming obstacles.

– Helen Adams Keller
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August 1, 2013

7/31/13 gym, WORK, Women & Whiskey, BACON

7/31/13
time for BOOT CAMP!! not a big turn out today.
but MADDIE was there!

work was challenging today….
First stop was a tasting — that didn’t happen.
The customer got called away last minute for
some computer training so we are re-scheduled
for next week.

This guy has a wine guy….
but doesn’t he need a wine GIRL???

PALZ – have to go back here.
Anyone know DUKE??

OTTO’s – ugh!
This was like talking to a brick wall.
Well, at least I know I can cross him off my list!

I think they need a new sign.

Tonight a group of us attended this event

WOMEN & WHISKEY
(Gentlemen were welcome!)

held at Rob’s Bar – part of Bobby Simone’s.

we tried this new Whiskey & it was tasty.
It didn’t even taste like whiskey!

Black Velvet Toasted Carmel

friends Mary, Denise, Joyce, Jim & Me

They had a good turn out!

Brittany from Southern Wine & Spirits
whipping up some drinks

Bobby watching Chuck the bartender deal with a keg

BACON at KC PRIME mmmmmmmm

We love it here!

http://www.kcprimerestaurant.com/

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“Be fearless. Have the courage to take risks. Go where there are no guarantees. Get out of your comfort zone even if it means being uncomfortable. The road less traveled is sometimes fraught with barricades bumps and uncharted terrain. But it is on that road where your character is truly tested. And have the courage to accept that you’re not perfect nothing is and no one is — and that’s OK.”
Katie Couric
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July 31, 2013

Tuesday 7/30/13 work, Eye Glasses, Polar Water, dogs!

Tuesday 7/30/13
had to trek into the city today.
It’s not too bad driving in after rush hour.
just glad I don’t have to do it every day.
that’s my boss & my bosses boss

South African wines are hot these days.
Particularly Chenin Blanc.
Ever have one?

WINE & BEER (IPA, apparently!)

stopped here to talk to the owner Nancy –
she wasn’t in. She’s active in the Chamber of Commerce
and my friend thought she could give me some leads.

this is Macaroni’s new deck – to be…obviously….
I’m trying to get my wine in there.

http://www.macaronis.net/

Chester needs a PRESCRIPTION to buy food.
It’s crazy!! Who is going to buy prescription dog food
if they don’t have to?? You cannot buy his food
without this card.

While my old glasses were getting fixed I
was window shopping for new ones.
I like these!

I like the RED ones too!!

Of course I chose the 2 most expensive ones
in the store HENCE why I will be buying my
glasses at Costco……

My summer Seltzer line-up.
I just LOVE these flavors.

MORE awesome flavors.
Pomegranate Sangria is my fave!

we grow our own penicillin – don’t you???

it was a dog day afternoon for these canines.
Chester & Weasel relaxing on the front porch.

Note to self…….

The expert in anything
was once a beginner.

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A professional is someone who can do
their best work when they don’t feel like it.
– Alistair Cooke (1908-2004)
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July 29, 2013

29 July 2013 Monday ~ Vulture, Deer, Tomatoes, Work,

29 July 2013 Monday
EVERY DAY is a FRESH START!!!

friend Jesse sent me this VULTURE photo –
he saw the bird just hanging out in this tree.
Cool, right?

Chester & I saw this DEER today on our morning run.
He was right in the middle of the football field.

first tomatoes from our garden!!

One of my sales calls today was to the Buck Hotel.
Anyone know Brian Jr????
let me know!

ANOTHER visit to Cafe Michelangelo.
Been going there since APRIL
…..BEFORE I officially worked at Winebow.
Eventually I’ll get an order??

stealth photo of Jules.
I don’t need to know if anyone knows him.
I’m friends with his brother.

My glasses need an adjustment.
I thought they were fixed but they’re not.
I need new glasses anyway.

Working LATE tonight…my job NEVER ends…
like a postman…..there is always more to do!

Dream Big!!!!!!!!!

HOW GOOD do you want to be???

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Don’t give up.
You may not know success
if you stop trying
one attempt too soon.
Try to get better in some way,
each and every day.
They say that room for improvement,
is always our biggest room.
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July 28, 2013

Sunday 7/28/13 Dani Rae gets Christened!

Sunday 7/28/13
ANNOUNCEMENT:

Danielle Rae to get Baptized today!!!

Rachael, Danny Diehl & Dani Rae

baptism service

Pastor Paul Bartlett baptizing Dani Rae

Dani Rae was a real trooper –
she never cried, not a peep from her!

Rachael with Dani & Danny!

all baptized!! all smiles!!!

We make a living by what we get….
we make a life by what we give.

~Winston Churchill

(from a card in the church foyer)

Grace Lutheran Church
28 West Main Street
Macungie, PA 18062

http://www.gracemacungie.org/

back at the ranch…

Mike-Mike with Dani Rae
while GG (great grand mom) watches

lunch after at the Buckeye.
brother Raymond “milking” the Bull….

Dani Rae getting a Bull Ride

diapers for the baby…..

See ALL the Baptism pictures here:
https://helenspicturesoftheday.shutterfly.com/pictures/2765

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There are choices ahead
which could change your life.
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July 28, 2013

7.27.13 Beach Volleyball & Spike’s Fish Restaurant

7.27.13
Beach Volleyball today in Point Pleasant, NJ

Great American Volleyball Tournament

http://www.greatamericanvolleyball.com/

Oooohh – so this is how they move your car
in the parking lot when you’re not there!

there was a missing tent leg
– so we improvised with a volleyball.

This beach house has required ingenuity on several occasions.

partner ALLIE sad about losing in playoffs.

Third place is better than DNMP!

must KEEP PLAYING!!!!!!

the shower line was ridiculously long –
grabbed a glass of wine & waited my turn….

SPIKE’S FISH MARKET & CLAM BAR

this place is PACKED every time we go past.
The wait, they said would be an hour.
They have great seafood & it is BYOB.

We waited for a table…..

Michael & Dean waiting for a Table at SPIKE’s.
Michael purposely not looking!

WE only ended up waiting maybe 30 minutes.

I spotted this couple having a nice glass of wine
while waiting for a table.

Of course I went over & made friends with
John & Nancy!

I was Happy I identified the wine from a distance.
I said to Michael – they’re drinking Pinot Noir.
I guessed correctly!!

read all about it here:

http://wp.me/p3iSLc-5U

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Admire your accomplishments. Large or small. Tremendous or tiny, they contribute to the well being of this world. A little light somewhere makes a brighter light everywhere. A speck of sand can turn into a pearl.
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