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January 2, 2013

12/31/12 New Year’s Eve !!!!!

12/31/12 New Year’s Eve !!!!!

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This is what our dogs do when we go out…..

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I whipped up a batch of guacamole for the party.
The Avocados were PERFECT -that’s one secret of good guacamole

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it was DEE-LICIOUS!!!! all gone….

 

 

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I chose this bottle of Sparkling Wine to bring in the New Year

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neighbors Chris & Marybeth volunteered to host the New Year’s Eve Party

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Me & Neighbors MB & Deb

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Tanya relaxing in Grace’s chair

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! Deb & Tanya

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That’s our house in the distance

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It’s fun bringing in the New Year with all the neighbors.
No driving for us – we can just walk home.

 

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!

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“Whether we want them or not,

the New Year will bring new challenges;

whether we seize them or not,

the New Year will bring new opportunities.”

~Michael Josephson

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see ALL 29 photos for tonight’s party here:

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January 2, 2013

12/30/12 first the gym then a mini High School reunion

12/30/12

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Nothing like starting the day at the gym
with a class that kicks your butt!
Sundays are PACKED!

 

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sporting my new patent leather red Dansko clogs.
A Christmas present from Danny & Rachael.
I <heart> them!!!

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A mini high school reunion was being held here
at the GREY LODGE a super cool beer bar.

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Mosaic tile in the bathroom

 

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there’s a good chance we’ll be back here on 1/20.
We like Dogfish 120 & it is unusual for it to be
on tap. The only “problem” is the Grey Lodge is
about a 45 minute ride for us.

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the bar is cute & cozy, very welcoming!!!

 

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Eight of us got together for the reunion.
We have known each other for 36 years.
that’s a pretty darn long time!!!

We attended St Basil Academy & graduated in 1979!

 

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the girl we roped in to taking our picture –
with four (or was it five) different cameras?

Her good deed for the day!!! And we are grateful.

 

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FUN was had by all – let’s not wait so long to
get together next time girls!!!!

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ALWAYS TOGETHER!!!
 then & now……

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Choose your friends Wisely!

 

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A friend is one of the nicest things you can have,
and one of the best things you can be. 

 ~Douglas Pagels

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Since there is nothing so well worth having as friends,
never lose a chance to make them. 

 ~Francesco Guicciardini

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January 2, 2013

12/29/12 Christmas at Danny & Rachael’s house

12/29/12


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We had a little snow storm – everything looked NICE!


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This is how Chester looks after snarfing in the snow

 

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We took the dogs to
AS THE FUR FLIES for nail trimming

Chester is not happy about getting a manicure

 

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Weasel being cooperative for her toenail trim

 

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We headed up to Danny & Rachael’s house
to celebrate Christmas with them

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They live in Macungie, PA about an hour from Ivyland.
It was quite snowy there!

 

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the parents to be…..
Danny & Rachael

 

 

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Rachael really wanted the LEG LAMP


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It’s from the Christmas Story –
have you seen it???

 

 

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neighbor Denise crocheted a baby blanket for
“baby girl Diehl” due to arrive in February

(it’s a gorgeous blanket Denise!!!!)

 

 

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brother Raymond trying out the blankie

 

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brother Raymond in the FRAGILE’ box

 


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Danny & Rachael (due in February!)
(not sure when Danny is due….)

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“HAPPINESS [is] ONLY REAL WHEN SHARED”

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December 30, 2012

12/28/12 We had a coupon!!!! El Tule mexican & peruvian cuisine

Friday 12/28/12

I recently took inventory of our
restaurant coupons & gift cards.
We decided we better get using them
before they expire.
We have quite a few.

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Tonight we are trying a place I’ve been

wanting to go to for awhile.
We had a coupon so we said
LET’S GO!
 

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El Tule is located in Lambertville, NJ
~ about a 1/2 hour from Ivyland
~also BYOB (bonus!)

The specialty is Peruvian & Mexican Cuisine.
  
Trio of home-made sauce – each was better than the next
 

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it’s pretty tiny – we probably should have had reservations.
Next time we will go with more people & make reservations.

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We started with this HUGE PLATE of Nachos.

Who needed dinner after these??
That’s why we need more people to
come with us next time. PLEASE!
  

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I went with spicy chicken tacos & pretty
much brought everything home for
a couple more meals.

Dinner ended up costing us $13 with the coupon!

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…and a couple fun postings for you:
 

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A carousel that comes ALIVE!!!
NOW that would be cool!!!
  

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an Advertisement in the paper for
a MIME performance at City Hall
AND there will be an interpreter
for the hearing impaired…..
huh?
 

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I can’t decide which is my favorite!

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“You may never know what results come from your action.

But if you do nothing, there will be no result.”

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
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December 30, 2012

12/27/12 Beer Tasting Thursday

Since Michael was home from his job in Buffalo, NY

we thought we could sneak in a Beer Tasting tonight

 

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We Started with Port Brewing

MONGO – my favorite!!!

 

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Next was Three Heads Brewing which I thought was “just ok”

 

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This Tiger beer LABEL was way better looking than it tasted!

 

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The dogs all exhausted from entertaining

 

 

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We liked Old Schoolhouse IPA

 

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I LOVE this one – A vanilla porter made by Ballast Point

 

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Harvest from the Hood was “ok”

 

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Tanya , Deb & Jim

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LOVE LOVE THIS ONE —

Chicory Stout by DogFish Head

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Jim was showing us a funny video about the iPhone

 

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Scooby Do band aid to the rescue!

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Jim had a boo boo

 

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Michael tried fixing it with Liquid Band-Aid

Scooby worked better

 

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another favorite of the evening —

ELYSIAN Red IPA

 

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Clown Shoes Vampire Slayer was very Tasty

 

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Oak Aged Ale by Every Brewing – saving the best for almost last

 

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You can never go wrong with Firestone 16th Anniversary Ale

 

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and to finish off the evening BOURBON COUNTY STOUT

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and to all a good night……..

 

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“Beer has food value,
but food has no beer value.”
–Anonymous

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December 27, 2012

12/26/12 the day after Christmas….gym, lunch, dogs, life is what you fake it

get your Picture of the Day here:

 

https://whatwouldhelendo.wordpress.com/2012/12/27/122612-the-day-after-christm…

 

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December 27, 2012

12/25/12 Christmas day with my family & out to dinner with Michael???s Family

Here’s the link to WordPress post for Christmas 🙂

 

https://whatwouldhelendo.wordpress.com/2012/12/26/122512-christmas-day-with-my…

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