What would helen do?

January 8, 2013

Monday 12.24.12 Christmas Eve Party at the Gaul’s (with SANTA!)

Monday 12.24.12

SNOWING when we left work

Christmas Eve!!!!

The LEOPARD statue looked super cool in the snow!

THE PARTY IS HERE!!!!

neighbors Jim & Maureen Gaul

neighbors Roman & Denise with Party host MAUREEN

Santa put in an appearance & we all joined in

singing classic Christmas Carols

Santa???s Helper has ONE IN THE OVEN!

I was helping Mayor Bob with his assignment.

He was in charge of singing ELEVEN PIPERS PIPING.

Mayor Bob & ME

friendly game of Shuffleboard

The money shot ??? I scored a BUNCH of points !

We were the RED ones….

kind of creepy Santa guy???

Father Christmas???

The girls with scary Christmas guy

Merry Christmas Eve

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???Reflect upon your present blessings — of which every man has many — not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.???

Charles Dickens

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January 8, 2013

Sunday 12/23/12 Making a big batch of Sangria, AWESOME WINE

Sunday 12/23/12

I volunteered to help neighbor Maureen

make a BIG BATCH of Sangria for her

Christmas Eve party.

It needs to marinate so today was

the day to make it for tomorrow.

Believe WHY it will work…..

Has anyone ever eaten here??

http://www.auggiespizza.com/

It is in Southampton on Industrial Blvd.

They have a kobe beef hotdog pizza that sounds

pretty darn tasty among other things.

It got RAVE REVIEWS on Yelp.

Looking forward to trying it.

MERRY X-MAS

~Christmas “decorations” across the street

from a friend’s house in Philadelphia.

TEAM BROOKRESON

Definitely room on that couch

for one or two more kids?

Don’t you think???

I saw a CARDINAL!!!

http://helentdiehl.posterous.com/great-i-saw-a-cardinal

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???The vision that you glorify in your mind,

the ideal that you enthrone in your heart –

this you will build your life by, and this you will become.???

~ James Allen

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January 7, 2013

Tuesday 12/18/12 gym,dogs!, errands, WINE, 5 is not enough?

Tuesday 12/18/12

Michael getting the Sangria started –

we used TEN bottles of wine

Me & Maureen cutting up the fruit

Apples, Oranges, Lemons & Limes

mmmmmmm Sangria!!!

http://www.blisstree.com/2012/12/14/move/sit-stand-test-longevity/

WINE TASTINGS/PAIRINGS

I need to get back in the saddle with these –

who is interested???

Now that school is over we can resume

the wine paring dinners.

cute fox peeking her head out……

SMILE!

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???It’s not about what I can get, it’s what I can give.???

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January 7, 2013

December 19th 2012 gym of course, wine concierge, Weasel, Picassa, GREAT DAY

December 19th 2012

Another batch.

We needed two big pitchers

Here is My recipe as published in the

Wall Street Journal

January 8, 2013

Saturday 12/22/12 spin, new truck, christmas party at Michael & Judith’s

Saturday 12/22/12

we talked about biking outside but 30 mph winds

kept us inside. It was a good day for SPIN class.

friend Bruce showed up & tried unsuccessfully

to not get his picture taken.

Michael’s sisters doggies visited

with Santa & Mrs. Claus

brother Raymond taking advantage of the

Wine Concierge services I offer.

How may I help YOU????

Michael showing us his new truck

Chester already in the new truck!

I did not know that STONE was among

the greenest breweries in the WORLD!

friend Jim stopped over to get some wine

& of course we needed to share a little ENJOY BY –

it was still good even a day past it’s expiration…..

friends Michael & Judith were having

a little holiday gala at their house

Michael made some tasty treats with

freshly smoked salmon – it was yummy

& the snowman plate was CUTE!

Randy watching his head……

Dog Helper!!!!

I Heart Animals!

say I WILL!!!!

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???Don’t ask what the world needs.

Ask what makes you come alive,

and go do it.

Because what the world needs

is people who have come alive.???

-Howard Thurman

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January 7, 2013

Thursday 12/20/12 gym, hot dog pizza, Beer Tasting

Thursday 12/20/12

Fluffy White Rabbits by Pretty Things Brewery

January 8, 2013

Friday 12/21/12 Longevity test & Tryon neighbor Christmas party

Friday 12/21/12

My friends at work trying to see if they could

sit & stand unassisted.

Here is the article (again):

http://www.blisstree.com/2012/12/14/move/sit-stand-test-longevity/

I have everyone trying it!!

Marcus just flew up like a spring!!!

Thank you note we got from neighbor Sophie.

Very Cute!

a little holiday party with the neighbors.

Malissa, Me & MB

She crawled in there herself……

LUNCH a new beer we tried & LIKED!

Michael & neighbor Tanya

Malissa, Me & Tanya

Malissa & Mayor Bob

Emma & Phoebe resting by the fireplace.

I got down there with them too!

It was cozy.

A rescue story = WHY WE RESCUE

http://www.whywerescue.com/#/sabine_gerdts

I always try to start the day with the GYM!!!

It’s a good start.

Does anyone want to go to the gym with me?

I’m not sure if this is really a special or

the price it always is — but I’d love

the company!

Pretty much looks like things at our house…..

if you’re a dog person, you’ll “get” it…..

Pat got this Kobe Beef hod dog pizza at Auggies Pizzeria.

It was definitely interesting. We liked it but would try

something different next time. And there WILL

be a next time!

http://www.auggiespizza.com/default.html

Friend Jim, Deb, Dean ( & me).

I opened the present I am giving Michael

for Christmas so I could show them all the goodies.

Jim trying to sit down UNASSISTED.

you really have to read this:

Deb & Jim seeing how long they will live.

Really, check out this link:

Chester helping Jim in the

HOW LONG WILL I LIVE activity.

this is cheating.

Tonight’s beer tasting Line-up.

The beers on the right are FRANKENTSTORM –

form the Brew with the Masters Class.

mmmmmmm.

friend Vanessa sent me this picture from California.

Has anyone seen HELLO KITTY sparkling wine here??

Let me know, PLEASE — as I NEED some!!!

Marie Forleo –

I had Boot Camp today…it’s challenging but FUN.

Had a final “meeting” with the reinvention coach.

I told her my idea about me being a Wine Expert

& she came up with the idea of being a Wine Concierge.

lots of details to work out but definitely an idea I like.

A lot.

Helen Diehl

Wine Concierge

I better get the business cards

printed up ASAP!

visited the BEER STORE in Southampton today.

Need a GROWLER filled?? This place has

QUITE the selection……22 taps

http://www.thebeerstorebuckscounty.com/

Weasel in her “dog cave”

that she created herself with pillows.

Picassa helping me wrap Christmas presents

who stole the cookie dough?

speaking of the Brookreson’s —-

We are planning a visit to the PA FARM SHOW.

I love going with the kids – it’s a lot of FUN!

Who else wants to go??

The McFeely family possibly??

Date will most likely be Jan 7th or 8th.

http://www.farmshow.state.pa.us/

Today was GREAT….

started the day with a good work out –

staying strong & lean during the holidays.

Let me know if you ever want to tag along!

I know it looks gross but really – the green smoothie

is quite yummy. try one – let me know WHEN.

I will make one for you!

pineapple, apple & spinach smoothie.

Tasty!

I needed to clean out our olive oil/vinegar cabinet

& take inventory. Do you think we have enough variety?

If you need any at least you know where to get some.

took the hounds for a walk.

Weasel doesn’t like to pose.

Chester with neighbor Denise’s

MAGGIE STATUE.

neighbors:

Did you know they Firehouse makes money

from this Paper Recycler???

Yes, I know today we don’t have

much paper (with computers) but we all have some.

Yes, I know it is a slight inconvenience to

drop off the paper at the firehouse.

It helps the Firehouse raise funds

& they appreciate all the help they can get.

DO a good deed today!

Cute reindeer at Michael’s craft store.

I was on the hunt for duck tape……

I heart Bacon Duck Tape.

I snagged the last 2 rolls…. WOO HOO!

saw this license plate in the parking lot.

A veterinarian??? Animal Fixer?

This is Gary, he works at TASTE.

TASTE sells wine

(which I have tried & am not a fan 😦

What I do like is their assortment

of olive oils & vinegars.

Especially when I have a 1/2 price coupon.

and I need a gift.

http://www.sandcastlewinery.com/taste.html

not sure if your Mayor makes house calls but mine does!

Mayor Bob came over to help solve the unlit Christmas

light puzzle. We finally figured it out after Michael

called & revealed the secret to getting them on.

finally around 9pm I raided my wine cellar.

I wanted something GOOD & I got it.

Paraduxx 2007 red wine blend.

It’s unlikely you will find this wine but in the

event you do — BUY IT.

You won’t be disappointed.

I have some leftover if you want to stop

over & try it!!

Let me be your WINE CONCIERGE.

What do you need for the Holidays??

Gifts for you or others?

Stocking the bar for visitors?

I can help. Let me know how!

friend Jesse & Molly think there is no more room

on their wall for their Children’s portraits.

I think there is space for a couple more??

5 is not enough.

5 kids, can you imagine?

INSPIRE

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“It is the greatest of all mistakes

to do nothing

because you can only do little

– do what you can.”

~ Sydney Smith

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What would helen do?

Monday 12.24.12 Christmas Eve Party at the Gaul’s (with SANTA!)

Sunday 12/23/12 Making a big batch of Sangria, AWESOME WINE

Tuesday 12/18/12 gym,dogs!, errands, WINE, 5 is not enough?

December 19th 2012 gym of course, wine concierge, Weasel, Picassa, GREAT DAY

Saturday 12/22/12 spin, new truck, christmas party at Michael & Judith’s

Thursday 12/20/12 gym, hot dog pizza, Beer Tasting

Friday 12/21/12 Longevity test & Tryon neighbor Christmas party

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