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Friday June 15th 2012 work, sangria secret, prepping for tournament

Thursday June 14th 2012 Flag Day, Hatboro Village Players, BEER, Recess at Work

Thursday June 14th 2012

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Happy FLAG DAY all.
Have you thanked a serviceman today??

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WHY are there so many MULCH choices????
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I finally decided on one after agonizing over my choices.
this is the BEFORE photo. 
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AFTER….
I was wondering if Michael would notice.
He did & he said
“WHY did you get the WRONG color???”
I guess that was his way of saying THANK YOU –
it looks good??? 
It’s nice to be appreciated………………

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I told them at work I am good at Mountain Climbing.
I did conquer Kilimanjaro.
It was no Everest, but still, 19300 feet was HIGH!
We were ABOVE airplanes flying….
think about THAT……

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WE BLEED PURPLE…..
wasn’t sure what this meant, do you???

(I Googled it & foudn out….)
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one of my coworkers recently vacationed on the
West Coast & brought back a couple beers for me.
How considerate!!!!  I’m LUCKY 🙂

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see??  I AM LUCKY!!! I was mentioned FIRST!
got this adorable TY note from a neighbor.
yes, I told the dogs about it.

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Thursday nights is usually “Bike & Brew” but tonight
I attended a Charity Event for the Hatboro Rotary.
My friend Jesse is the president & we like to support
them when we can. It’s a great organization. 

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Me with friends Jesse & Joyce attending th
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community theater Fundraiser.
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It was quite busy at the Theater
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friends Deb & Joyce in the Theater
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I missed the BIKE part of tonight’s “Bike & Brew” but made
it back for the BREW part of the evening.
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We finished off with PALATE WRECKER….
mmmmmm

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Have you heard of
RECESS AT WORK????

My friend  Rich Digirolamo
created RECESS AT WORK.

It will be held next Thursday June 21st.
Learn more here:

Need to convince your boss to have RECESS?
here’s the way to get them to agree:

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You wouldn’t worry so much

about what people really thought of you

 if you knew just how seldom they do.

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Wednesday June 13th 2012 Father’s Day, Tutto Design, Volleyball, MARGARITAS

Wednesday June 13th 2012

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reminder:
 get your Father’s Day Cards in the Mail!!!
Father’s Day is this SUNDAY!

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visited Brother Raymond at his studio today

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Ray just finished this project –
a cool metal scarecrow – do you need one?

and look – there is a BIG CLOCK in the
background, also for sale….

Oh – and how about that moveable
garden table on the left…..
everyone could use one of those….

LMK!

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sister Pat treated me to a soft serve twist
at Rita’s today – she saved 10%.
Thanks Pat!

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Baby Tree Swallows – clamoring to “fly the coop”
they are 17 days old – very close to leaving.
(fledging)
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Volleyball Wednesday.
Michael has his work guys come over &
hit the ball around. It’s interesting…..
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neighbor Matt getting in the action
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Matt, Michael & Mike
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gotta love tonight’s sunset, just gorgeous!
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Comcast trucks (well, Xfinity really) all lined up,
cones & all……
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TIME for me to use my tequila concoction.
I infused tequila with jalapeños & farm fresh strawberries.
I was ready to make a margarita with it!
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Jalapeño Strawberry Tequila Margarita

~it was soooooo good, really.
When do you want to come try one???

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Nachos to pair with Margarita

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what cats order at the bar:
Virgin White Russians

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BE GOOD!

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POSITIVE QUOTE OF THE DAY
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Don’t give the people what they want,

give them something better.

— Entertainment pioneer Sam Rothafel

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Tuesday June 12th 2012 Ineway Orstay, WINE, "horse"

Tuesday June 12th 2012

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Happy Tuesday to you……

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View from rocking chair on front porch in the morning.
Relaxing on the with a cup of coffee
after a run with Chester, before the day starts.

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there’s nothing like staying at home
for real comfort 

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gym class before it starts
-a lot more people showed up

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The Voldemort Ineway Orstay….
where I work —
do you know WHY it is called this???

Better to be in work on a rainy day than at home
because I can’t go outside & play

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this was on a box at work…
WHAT could be in it??
guess before scrolling to the next picture

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EVERCLEAR GRAIN ALCOHOL!!!

it says WARNING!!
over consumption may endanger your health.
ya think?

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I opened this bottle for dinner.
Not a fan. I actually thought it might be “off” but
after further consideration decided it wasn’t.
I guess I’ll be making Sangria with this one.

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tried this one too because a girl I work with
recommended it. Wasn’t a fan. More Sangria….
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sister Pat made mini pizzas using tortillas.
there is a secret involved.
let me know if you want the inside scoop.

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Michael said: “Chester likes sleeping next to the
HORSE (footstool) we have in our bedroom”.

mmmmm a striped horse that roars?
(it has sound effects)
What animal do YOU think it is???

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smart dog

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HOPE

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“The effects of kindness are not always seen immediately.

Sometimes it takes years until your kindness will pay off, and is returned to you.

And sometimes you never see the fruits of your labors,

but they are there, deep inside of the soul of the one you touched.”

Dan Kelly

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Monday June 11th 2012 Chester, Trader Joe’s, Infused Tequila, E. Kellogg B & B

Monday June 11th 2012 

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Chalk Art Chester & I saw on our morning run
(4 1/2 miles!)
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See the Hawk on the fence?
He was hunting in our backyard today.
kind of cool.

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Adventure to Trader Joe’s today.
Anyone else LOVE this store???

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got a tasty snack that will be rationed out!
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I bought a new Basil plant too.
Let’s see how this one does.

Michael planted the one in the back &
it hasn’t been looking too good.

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What does one do with these ingredients??
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I made jalapeno/strawberry infused Tequila.
I’ll let you know how it is in a few days!
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2010 Bedrock Cuvee White Wine Blend

I drank this Wine over the weekend & it was
WONDERFUL!!!  We don’t sell it in my
store so if you do see it BUY IT!
You will NOT be disappointed.

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my friend Kathy owns this B & B – 

E. Kellogg Bed & Breakfast

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Ron Zigler – a fellow bird club member said: 
“Before today, I had never even heard of
the “Least Bittern” much less seen one.”

I guess I can say the same, how about you??

He was able to get
a picture of the Least Bittern at
local Nature Preserve which apparently was a rare event.

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poor Chester NOT using his dog bed…..
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it’s really unfair!!! the cat doesn’t care.
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it’s true, it works…..

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STOP what you have always done.
START doing things differently

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POSITIVE QUOTE OF THE DAY
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“I can’t do it”

never yet accomplished anything:
“I will try”
has accomplished wonders.

— George P. Burnham

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Sunday June 10th 2012 dogs helping, Biking, pancake breakfast

Sunday June 10th 2012

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our neighbors are out of town & they asked if
I could water their plants today. SURE!!!
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Chester & Weasel helping me water –
by exploring the back yard
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Now Weasel & Chester are checking out the deck
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Tree Swallow babies napping!
They must have just been fed as they were
not screaming for food!
They’ll be around for maybe another week.
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Bike is all ready to go for a ride.
We rode 21 miles today.
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well…..not quite ready. 
I got a flat as we were leaving
on our adventure… 
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Michael, bike butler,  changed the tube & tire
then we were on our way….
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we first stopped & had breakfast at the Fire house.
Dave always makes me Mickey Mouse Pancakes.
Just one!
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it was a busy day at Pancake Breakfast.
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Be where you are………

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LIVE….
like somebody left the gate open!

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dog walking on water…..special K9

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Choose your attitude and be present every day.

– Mary Czisny

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Saturday June 9th 2012 Grass Volleyball Tournament & Union Jack’s

Saturday June 9th 2012

A
Today our volleyball tournament was held
at a local college
B
it was a fund raiser for the women’s volleyball team
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John Emmell runs the tournaments.
They’re always a lot of fun & we
like the CASH payout vs prizes
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Nets are set up & we’re ready to play
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John handing over the $500 donation
that was raised for the team
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My partner Jenn & Me (after!)
We were 5 & 5 on the day – not enough for playoffs 😦 
We a lot of FUN & got lots of exercise.
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later, Michael & I went to Union Jack’s for dinner.
We had a COUPON!!!! so it’s like it’s FREE!
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Draft List – lots of good stuff
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I like all the different  taps
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Loaded Waffle Fries – we are allowed to eat these
after a day of volleyball —
they had a little bit of everything —-
cheddar cheese, onions, bacon, jalapenos…
mmmmmmm
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Never Regret…….
If it’s good, it’s wonderful.
If it’s bad, it’s experience.
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so just stop thinking about it……

(right Joyce?)
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Cats have three moods;
hungry, needy and crazy.
If they’re not one of them,
then they are probably asleep.

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Don’t live in the past.
Opportunities present themselves
only once so grab them
and change your future
now.

– Mark Stupcenksi

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