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July 7, 2012

Thursday 7/5/12 Hickory Kitchen, Bike & Brew

Thursday 7/5/12

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this was the aftermath of a storm we had
the night before. The storm shook the house.
It sent Chester & Michael to the closet…..
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the chairs & tables were strewn all over the deck.
When was the last you used STREWN in a sentence?
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After  a week of running & boot camp today I opted
for YOGA instead of another boot camp class.
I NEEDED to stretch. It was good.
Glad I went.
Yoga is FREE on Thursday’s at the Solebury Club.
Let me know if you would like to join me.
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Danny gave me a gift card to Hickory Kitchen for my birthday (October). I’m finally using! 
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Hickory Kitchen in Doylestown, PA.
 A good 20 minute drive from Ivyland.
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We made friends with Mike the owner.
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this was pretty tasty & it provided lunch for the
next day too.  It was pulled pork with brisket & cheese.
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they had this Orange Vanilla Polar Seltzer.
It was delicious. If you ever see it BUY IT!!!
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fancy bike racks in Doylestown!
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I LOVE my insurance company. I’ve only had
good experience with them.  I reported my tow
claim from the Leopard Mobile & the check is already
in the mail!!!
If any one needs more information contact
my guy David Hewitt – I love him too.
Always super nice & helpful.

Tell David I sent you!!!!
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my TREK mobile….. still haven’t named my bike.
Well, on four square she’s called
Trek WSD 5.2 – that’s the make & model.
a good one!
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one of my favorite jersey’s: SQWAK!!!
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it was me & 8 guys for the Thursday night ride.
The heat scared away the girls?
We rode 26 miles (or was it 28?).
A good ride all in all!
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friend Kathy sent me an envelope of goodies.
She sends me the dog calendar from the previous
month which you know I used to decorate envelopes.
This month I got bonus stuff in my envelope.
Thanks Kathy!!!
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Me, neighbors Tanya & Denise —
this was at the Tag ends of the
BREW portion of Bike & Brew…

Tanya was leaving for Russia the next
day & we wanted to be sure we had
her picture just in case she got “TAKEN”.
Anyone ever see that movie???

Safe travels Tanya!!!!
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oh yes.  “Fart Free” beef is the best kind….
WHO exactly edits advertisements???
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Life is amazing….
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MAKE THINGS HAPPEN

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Talk doesn’t cook rice.
– Chinese saying

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July 5, 2012

4th of July 2012 working out, new plant, shopping, dinner!

4th of July 2012

This was the most relaxing 4th of July I’ve had in FOREVER.
We usually have a few parties to go to but not this year.
It was nice for a change to RELAX!!!!

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Happy 4th of July Everyone 🙂
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Chester faking sleep trying to get out of a morning run.
We only ran 2 miles today. We got a late start due to
the rain. And is was HOT out. Very Hot.
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we usually BIKE on 4th of July (typically 63 miles)
but Michael is taking it easy so I went to
Boot Camp class instead. 

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I wasn’t buying EGGS today!!!!
Last week I saw they had Basil Plants for sale
& I HAD to get one – they were good
looking plants & I needed one!
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Here is my new Basil Plant.
I met KEN – the chicken (& plant) Dad….
he was super nice & gave me a big planter to
keep the Basil plant in instead of planting it in the garden.
He also advised on the kind of soil I would need.
Basil plant 4 bucks. Soil $6. kind of funny!
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Here she is!! Are plants females??
The Basil plant needs a name.
Ideas/Suggestions are welcome.
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went to HOMEGOODS to buy a cushion
for the Adirondack chair. Struck out 😦
Anyone know a good place to buy outdoor cushions?
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I did see this cool turtle statue.
Thought Michael might like it.
He said he already saw it & didn’t seem too thrilled.
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a few dinner supplies.
All our 4th of July cooking will be indoors.
It was 99 degrees & humid outside.
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sister Pat made us a “hoagie salad”.
kind of like a sub sandwich but with extra lettuce
& minus the bread. Michael doesn’t really like
salad for dinner so instead I made him dead cows.
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My version of a “buck burger”
(menu item at the Pourhouse).
A burger with pork roll & a fried egg on
rye bread. Michael said it was
“VERY GOOD”!!!
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Time for Fireworks!
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Everybody is Celebrating today!

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July 4, 2012

July 3rd 2012 broken LEOPARD mobile!

July 3rd 2012

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started the day with a Boot Camp class…
& went right to work from the gym.
it ended up being a looooong day
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My remote wouldn’t work on my car & when I
used the key to unlock the door apparently I
enable the security system which disables the car.
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I had to get a tow back to my mechanic in Hatboro.

I was finished work at 5 & the tow truck got there
around 8 – it was HOT waiting…. but I kept myself
entertained…..
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HOT DOG!
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Here’s the LEOPARD mobile “home” at my mechanics.
I got home around 9pm (after leaving at 8 a.m.!).
It was a long day!
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I decided to have a refreshing Margarita!!!
and watch America’s Got Talent that I had recorded.
I know…. an exciting start to the holiday weekend!
or what seems like a weekend to me as I am
off Wednesday & Thursday.
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room for margaritas too…….
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View all that happens as your assignment.

It was an inconvenience having the
LEOPARD mobile break but it was all
good in the end. No reason to get your
panties in a bunch. Just deal with it!

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POSITIVE QUOTE OF THE DAY
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Even if it’s a little thing,
do something for those who need help,
something for which you get no pay
but the privilege of doing it.

— Albert Schweitzer

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July 2, 2012

Monday July 2nd 2012 baby birds, HOSPITAL ER

Monday JuLy 2nd 2012

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my baby bluebirds a week old!
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Michael in the hospital….
His back has been hurting recently
& today he could hardly get out of bed.
I thought I was going to have to call
an ambulance!
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He got x-rays & some drugs then we were on our way.
He seems to be better but not sure if we will
be doing a 50 mile bike ride tomorrow……
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they brought this girl in while we were there.
I felt really bad for her bc she was in a lot of
pain & crying “HELP ME!”!!
I wish I could have found out what happened to her.
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for dinner sister Pat made these veggie dumplings using
wonton wrappers. They were delicious.
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she also made these tasty treats –
dessert dumplings with nutella & bananas.
mmmmmm!
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I was hoping to do some reading
left over from the weekend —
but I never go to it  😦
Now I’m days behind!
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WHAT HAPPENED TO JUNE???
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an Investigator!!!   hahahah
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Today is gone. Today was fun.
Tomorrow is another one.

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Life’s most urgent question is:
What are you doing for others?
– Martin Luther King Jr.
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July 2, 2012

Sunday July 1st 2012 Watering, bird store, brother ray’s for dinner

Sunday July 1st 2012

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It’s been SUPER hot here on the east coast but
it’s summer so I guess it SHOULD be HOT?
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it was so hot I even watered my plants –
Basil & Cilantro – really the only herbs I use.
I need expand my repertoire of herbs….
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besides watering I did some major “trimming”.
before yesterday there was a bush in front of the hose.
Michael was “hiding” the hose. WHY??
Are we ashamed to have one??
I couldn’t get to the house because of the plant
blocking access so I just cut it down.
If Michael noticed he didn’t say anything.
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this is Seeton Turf warehouse – I discovered it on my
run with Chester the other day.
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They have lots of turf, bird & ornamental products.
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I needed some bird seed so I thought I’d try theirs.
We’ll see if I keep getting the Cardinals to my feeders.
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they also give a $1 coupon for each $10 you spend.
Guess it keeps you coming bak?
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Went offer to brother Raymond’s & wife Rosemary’s
house for dinner. we had some tasty appetizers.
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I brought this bottle of Grüner Veltliner.
It’s a variety of white wine grape grown primarily in
Austria, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic.
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the dog’s tasting notes:
absurdly good. complex, solid and focused.
if you see this wine in the store: BUY IT!
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Bene & Lilla
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Ray’s backyard is BIG – especially for Newtown boro
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Bene doing a circus trick
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chicken sausage & turkey burgers
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yummy Gelato & goya cookies (only 50¢)  for dessert
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the best things in life are free

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It’s not how much one gets paid
but how much they give, that makes them rich.
~Mike Dooley

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July 1, 2012

Saturday June 30th 2012 Seaside Heights Volleyball Tournament

Saturday June 30th 2012

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today’s tournament was held in
Seaside Heights, NJ –
it’s about 1.5 hours from Ivyland
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in line for beach tags!
I know you West Coast people are thinking
BEACH TAGS??  Yup, we pay to go on
the beach here at most beaches.
A few are still free.
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this beach is “only” $5.
Belmar is $7 & Pt Pleasant is $9.
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Lifeguards moving their boat to the water
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it was a hot day & EVERYONE came to the beach
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it was literally Wall to Wall people
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Me & Partner Allie.
We came in 3rd place after an arduous fight in semi’s.
The game was to 25 but it went overtime
& we lost 😦  29-31.
We got our money’s worth.
The team that beat us won the whole tournament.
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a store on the boardwalk was offering
FRIED BUTTER. this sounds gross to me.
Has anyone ever had it???
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Partner Allie with all our stuff!!!
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reward for a hard day at the beach!
for you beer heads this was the line-up:
Blind Pig, Palate Wrecker, Sculpin, Double Trouble.
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do all these things…………

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“The happiness of your life

depends upon the quality of your thoughts.”

Marcus Aurelius

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July 1, 2012

6/29/12 over Billy & Robin’s house

6/29/12

no morning run pictures as a storm came through
and changed those plans. Chester hid out in
the closet.  Worked all day (logged 4 miles
on the pedometer)  & after work
went right over to our friends
Bill & Robin’s house.

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Billy’s dad passed away & he had some
friends & relatives over sharing memories.
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Robin showing us her broken kneecap.
She was demonstrating batman flying
down a staircase – don’t try this at home!!
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How would YOU describe the past month
of your life in ONE word????

{BUSY!}
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LIVE YOUR LIFE

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POSITIVE QUOTE OF THE DAY
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I have enjoyed life a lot more
by saying “yes” than by sayings “no”.

— Richard Branson
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