Tuesday 5/21/13 gym, insurance meeting, Sales calls, KC Prime

Tuesday 5/21/13

It’s been over a week since I’ve been to the gym.
I missed this place!!!

on the right is Carmine.
I used to work for him in the Wine business.
Now he works for New York Life insurance
& he invited me to a meeting that was
held at Cafe Michelangelo – a restaurant his
brother owns.

Carmine with Al Taubenberger – the president of
the Greater Northeast Chamber of Commerce

today’s seminar was on Long Term Care Insurance –
apparently this is a hot topic as I am attending
a seminar Tuesday on the same subject.

Does anyone need more information??
Let me know!!!

I went into the office & on my way home I stopped
for a sales call at Macaroni’s in NE Philly.
We used to eat here a lot but now it’s not
too convenient so we only go occasionally

I love the Winebow tag line …..
Relentless in the pursuit of the finest wines…..

I had to make a sales call here at KC PRIME

I got a snack while I was there:

Thick cut bacon
House smoked, baby arugula, all natural maple syrup

I would highly recommend this appetizer!

I had to drop off a few samples of wine.
I really like this white wine blend.
If you see it in the store buy it!
it’s about $10

I also left this sample.
Falesco – Sangiovese.

both wines are for an event being held at KC Prime
on Tuesday.

Friend Jesse is having a Long Term care seminar.
Let me know if you would like to attend.
I know the food & wine will be good
& I’m sure the content will be informative!

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you will find that you are able to do it
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May 21, 2013

Monday 5/20/13 home office, Veterinarian, Vball, “work”

Monday 5/20/13

friend Lynne gave me (Ellen Veal)
this “Ellie Phant” for Dani Rae when she visits.
yup, there’s a story. ask & I’ll tell….

This is my Home Office.
How much of this space can I write off my taxes??

Chester – nervous at the Veterinarian office

Chester getting his sutures removed

THIS looks GOOD!
~Chester has a condition called furunculosis.
He doesn’t have cancer & he’s not scheduled
to die any time soon!

The “good” part of furunculosis is treatable.
Chester will be on antibiotics for a few months.

Last night of Volleyball 😦
that’s ok – it’s time to go outdoors anyway!

friend Jim was out of town so neighbor Deb came
to “work” with me. We went to Iron Abbey
& visited with one of my accounts.

Michael’s new bed arriving at his new apartment
in Rochester, NY

(thanks Mary’s Mom!)

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“Each of us can look back upon someone who made a great difference in our lives, someone whose wisdom or simple acts of caring made an impression upon us. In all likelihood it was someone who sought no recognition for their deed other than the joy of knowing that, by their hand, another’s life had been made better.”

Stephen M. Wolf

May 21, 2013

Sunday 5/19/13 Fred’s, House 4 Sale, dogs, birds, baby Dani Rae

Sunday 5/19/13

I LOVE when people go to FRED’s breakfast club
& use my mug!!! Enjoy Sara!

Mayor Bob using the mug I gave him –
he leaves it there now that he’s a member!

Dog enjoying the view!

I was HAPPY about having the chance to sit & read the
Sunday paper on SUNDAY! yay!

TY note for Roman & Denise —
we had a great time at the Rib-off 🙂

HOUSE FOR SALE!!!

This house is listed for an INCREDIBLE PRICE —
anyone house hunting should snag this bargain NOW.
PLUS – then we would be neighbors!!!

http://ow.ly/leOVv

My Tree Swallow Mom — see her peeking at me??
They don’t fly away when you open the nest box!

Weasel, after a walk.

Wine we used in our steamed clams.
I was not too thrilled with it…..
Made it into SANGRIA!!!!

Weasel – on her couch!!
She actually let me take her picture –
she usually doesn’t!

Dani Rae stopped in for a visit!
WOW – babies grow up!!!
Look how big she’s gotten.

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I have always been delighted
at the prospect of a new day,
a fresh try, one more start,
with perhaps a bit of magic
waiting somewhere
behind the morning.

– J.B. Priestly

May 20, 2013

Saturday 5.18.13 Biking & Ivyland Rib Cook-off

Saturday 5.18.13

After a week of Wine School I NEEDED a bike ride!
Amazon Joe, Joyce, Helen, Joanne, Joe
Michael taking picture &
Greg not in the picture

Crossing the bridge into NJ

The Geese Family ….awwwww
see all the babies???

38 miles burns a lot of calories!
I needed to do some pre-burning of calories
so I could eat at tonight’s cooking contest

neighbors Roman & Denise were hosting our
Inaugural Ivyand Rib Off

Denise & Roman with the Prize for First Place

Friends Stu & Lynne hoping for a WIN

Tanya presenting “IVY” the Pig to Roman for First Place.
Roman’s ribs were the best – I voted for them.

*for the record…… I planned on cooking but went biking instead. I had this grandiose plan of buying my ribs from the BBQ store at the Farmers Market —
BUT — they had everything EXCEPT ribs 😦
COSTCO to the rescue – but they didn’t even come close
to winning….. Maybe next time I will actually cook???

Evening Entertainment compliments of Kevin –
Tanya’s bf

Happy Birthday DAN 🙂

Lynne performing stain removal on Chris

Me & Lynne — friends for a long time —
since we were 13…. You do the math!!!

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“Spectacular achievements
are always preceded by
unspectacular preparation.”

~Roger Staubach-

May 19, 2013

Friday 5/17/13 last day of wine school, sushi & visiting friend Mary FREE STUFF

Friday 5/17/13

We tasted this wine during our last class
at Wine school Friday morning.

Agrina Doo Portuguiser 2012

If you can find it, I recommend you buy it.
It’s from Serbia & it’s delcious!

read my tasting notes here:
http://wp.me/p3iSLc-2h

Sushi was on the menu tonight.
Vic Sushi NEVER DISAPPOINTS!!!!

http://www.vicsushi.com/

How many people does take to start a patio heater???
TWO, apparently!

Friend Mary & Michael trying to get the heater
started so we could be toasty on the deck.

ALWAYS something to be Thankful for…..

Mary’s mom recently passed away & she
needed to find a good home for a couple things.

Can anyone use this Entertainment Center??
It’s really nice & needs a good home.
LMK!

Michael was taking the bed because he got a new
apartment up in Rochester, NY.
He and couple of the guys he works with are sharing a place.
Better than a hotel!!!! Now I can visit.

Mary’s husband Chris with their dog Lucky!

Who should you keep in your life??
Here’s a good guide……

I want this Panda as my seat mate on my next flight!

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“When there’s no one left to blame,
who can you find to thank?”

Blame is a dead end
But gratitude is an infinite path
to anywhere you want to be.

www.DailyDoseofDynamite.com

May 17, 2013