Friday June 22nd 2012 New Bathroom & Wine Tasting

Friday June 22nd 2012

sister Pat’s bathroom is finished

new paint job “Something Blue” looks nice.

brother Larry did a great job – let me know

if YOU need something painted!

neighbor Kim sent me this photo to pass on to Michael.

The Techs are supposed to have cones behind

their truck as a safety precaution.

Of course they tell the Tech “Good Job” then they

are more inspired to keeping doing the right thing.

Send your photos to me if you see someone

doing a good job!

friend Mary invited us to a wine tasting where

she lives at Bluebell Country Club

We had a couple whites

(I REALLY liked the Firestone Riesling)

and a couple reds. both were nice.

Dave from Wine Merchants

& Jason from Bluebell Country Club

We were having Salmon for dinner so I brought

along a bottle of tasty Champagne.

Cheers — dinner at friend Mary’s neighbors house.

Funny story there – ask me when you see me next.

Mary’s neighbor Eric showing me his “man grill”!

grilled salmon with a nice caprese salad

the salmon was cooked on a cedar plank.

It was delici
ous!!

AWESOME CAT

you ALWAYS have a CHOICE

how to think & react…….

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Find the opportunity in every difficulty.

‘Optimist’ is a word which here refers to

a person who focuses on the positive.

For instance, if an optimist lost her left arm in a car accident,

she might say in a hopeful voice,
“I’m alive. I don’t have my left arm anymore,

but I do have my right one, and my life still to live.”

Optimism does not mean ignoring the problem entirely;

it means understanding that setbacks are inevitable,
often temporary, and that you have the skills and abilities

to combat the challenges you face.

What you are dealing with may be difficult,

but it is important to remain hopeful and positive

about a brighter future.

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June 25, 2012

Thursday June 21st 2012 bluebird, train, wine, "bike & rrew"

Thursday June 21st 2012

trying to get the bluebirds to use their fancy feeder.

they were using it when it was out back but won’t

go in now that is closer to their home.

Can’t figure it out. Any ideas?

on my morning (5 mile!) run saw this train

going through Ivyland. I think it is the

first time I ever saw a train go through here.

Traffic was backed up!

brother Larry working on sister Pat’s bathroom.

Anyone have any small paint jobs they need done?

Remember: I’m here to answer any questions

you might have regarding wine, beer, spirits.

Use me!

got a new wine in – the sister wine to Pinot Project.

This one is called Chardonnay Conspiracy.

It’s pretty good, we all liked it.

Not too oaky, nicely balanced.

I think it costs $10 or $11.

some of you already know how HOT it’s been.

Today it was 102 in my car & went up to 104!

It was hard cooling off the car, thank God for A/C!

I was supposed to play volleyball here but unfortunately

(or maybe fortunately) our practice got cancelled

because one of the girls couldn’t make it.

It was too hot to play anyway!

I was able to participate in the BREW part of

Thursday night “Bike & Brew”…..

The “theme” was supposed to be CANS OF BEER

but then a few bottles happen to sneak in….

dog picture I thought was cool

why fit in…….

stand out instead

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we can all develop skills to improve optimism

Find the opportunity in every difficulty.
Surround yourself with positive people.
Inspire yourself with a smile and positive reminders.
Work on the things you can control.
Count your blessings.

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June 21, 2012

Wednesday 6/20/12 morning run, veterinarian, Lambertville with dogs

Wednesday 6/20/12

quiet morning on the Green.

Wanted to get out for an early run before the heat

came. It’s going to be 100 today!

As you can see there is NO breeze –

look at the flag.

got some baby bluebirds on the way!

this is a fancy feeder for the bluebirds.

they were using it out back & since I moved it up front

it seems like they forgot how to get inside it.

made a green smoothie today with

spinach, bananas, strawberries, pineapple &

apple juice. It looks kind of gross but you have to

trust me — it tasted really good!

Chester & Weasel’s doctor office.

an old house, not a fancy building.

Chester & Weasel waiting for Dr Klingensmith.

Chester’s paw is looking good but he needs meds

for 6 more months. Weasel needs a dental cleaning

& she got supplements for her creakiness.

after the vet we took a walk in Lambertville.

I don’t know what I was thinking, it was

REALLY HOT. We searched for shade.

Came across this bicycle sculpture.

Chester & Weasel – hot dogs

bicycle sculpture

Leopard toothpaste at Target.

I don’t even use COLGATE but this container

almost makes me want to start!!!

We did play volleyball tonight even though it

was 100 degrees! it was HOT but we drank

a lot & stayed hydrated. Plus there was

a little breeze so that helped.

(see the flag?)

brother Larry is painting sister Pat’s bathroom.

the color is called “something blue” –

how original!

FIREFOX has encountered an

unexpected problem with Windows….

BE that SOMEBODY!

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A half truth is a whole lie.
– Yiddish saying

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June 20, 2012

Tuesday 6/19/12 Rice’s Market, massage, dinner!

Tuesday 6/19/12

today I ventured out to Rice’s Market.

It’s an outdoor market near our house.

http://www.ricesmarket.com

Rice’s Market is a 30 acre outdoor market

open only on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Vendors come from all around to sell their goods.

Sunglasses
Jewelry
Fresh Fruits & Vegetables
Clothing
Handbags

and MUCH more……….

Chair I liked made from Trek Deck material.

Only $225 – that’s a good price.

I have one of these T-shirts.

Too bad I didn’t get it here, I’m certain

I would have saved some $$$$.

dog chilling out at the market

on the way home I remembered this new

massage place with good prices.

After volleyball Saturday, Biking Sunday

& running 5 miles yesterday AND today –

my body was pretty sore.

it was definitely no frills & not a very good massage.

don’t go here…….

just some of my purchases today.

iPhone charger for the car, dog & cat treats,

stickers (only 10¢ each pack!), limes,

eye & lip pencils ($2!) & more!!!

I got this Cilantro plant too ($1.50).

I hope it thrives. I use a lot of Cilantro.

While out in the garden I snapped this photo

of Michael’s horseradish plants.

Yeah – we NEED that much {not} —

I feel like it’s a COSTCO garden!!!

sister Pat made us tasty crab stuffed Portabella’s

I whipped up a batch of spinach & beans with prosciutto.

That was REALLY good.

ING forward to leftovers.

you figure it out……

I need a miracle!!!

or the winning numbers for tonight’s lottery,

anyone??????

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Every thought and every action

has a consequence.
I create my own positive consequences

by controlling my own thoughts and behavior.

~Ralph Marston

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June 19, 2012

Monday 6/18/12 Chester wins!, beer, sangria, raccoon, QUILL the movie

Monday 6/18/12

I took Chester for a 5 mile run today; he was

“dog tired” & he laid on HIS bed. Problem was:

the CAT was already there & she had a

HISSY fit (literally) when he laid down.

But he did not budge & they laid there

together, happily (or not) ever after…..

WHY do dogs get all scared of cats??

Brought home this “special beer” for Michael

Mikkeller 1000 IBU

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/mikkeller-1000-ibu/118986/

My “beer guy” let’s me know when the good

stuff comes in & if we should buy it.

picked up a case of this deliciousness for

friend Jim O. HOPTIMUM is hard to get

& soon you will not be able to get

it at all.

this is the Sangria I froze.

I poured a little fizzy soda into it & made it

into a Sangria Slushie. mmmmmmm

friend Jim D. has a regular visitor to his house.

a friendly Raccoon!!

Jim lives in Upper Bucks County where we bike.

QUILL. The Life of a Guide Dog.

I just saw this movie advertised & when

it is playing in mainstream theaters

I WILL be going to see it.

Who wants to come with me???

QUILL THE LIFE OF A GUIDE DOG :

Based on a true story, QUILL: THE LIFE OF A GUIDE DOG is the sweet tale of a yellow Labrador Retriever guide dog for the blind named Quill. We follow Quill from the litter to his selection as a guide dog shortly after his first birthday. After training at a school for guide dogs, Quill is paired with a blind man named Watanabe who at first is reluctant to rely on him. But Quill’s great patience, gentleness & skill eventually win him over and they become inseparable friends.

How do you know when it’s time to move on?

Sometimes you just have to DO IT

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“Do all the good you can,
by all the means you can,
in all the ways you can,
in all the places you can,
at all the times you can,
to all the people you can,
as long as ever you can.”

~ John Wesley

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June 18, 2012

Sunday 6/17/12 Biking on Father’s Day, Fred’s for breakfast

Sunday 6/17/12

LIES MY FATHER TOLD ME

getting ready to bike from Holicong Park to

Fred’s Breakfast Club in New Hope, PA

~We rode 18 miles today. A recovery ride

after a day of beach volleyball.

Michael on Ann Irwin’s Bench at the Solebury School.

We were passing by the school & stopped to get a

picture for our friend Roy who moved to Washington state.

Ann was Roy’s wife but she passed away after

a lengthy illness. She was a renowned artist.

http://www.michenermuseum.org/exhibits/irwin.php

East Randolph Street Park is located right next

to Fred’s Breakfast Club

THAT’s the park. The whole thing.

It has A bench.

The views are quite spectacular, as always.

FRED’s breakfast club was BUSY!!

Rule 17 was in effect the WHOLE time we were there.

http://www.fredsbreakfast.com/the-rules/

The dogs were lounging comfortably in the office.

ROOSTER wearing Michael’s helmet

Farm Fresh Strawberries from a local Farm:

Solly Brothers, minutes from our house.

http://www.sollyfarm.com/

I made another batch of the

Jalapeno/Strawberry infused tequila.

I love that stuff!!!

MEAT for today’s Father’s Day BBQ.

Danny Diehl was coming over!

What’s good today?? NOTHING!!!

LOL

danny’s dog IZZY

A mutt’s family tree……

Make it a habit to APPRECIATE

what makes you feel HAPPY!!!

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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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June 18, 2012