Skip to content

Friday June 8th 2012 good bye Paul, Macaroni’s in the Northeast

Friday June 8th 2012

Img_4162
 co-worker Paul (aka Pablo) was leaving.
Today was his last day. He wanted to get a
last bird’s eye view of the store before leaving.
Here he is high up on “the wave” — a little cart
thing we use to drive around wine
& stack wine on high shelves.

Img_4164
We had a GROUPON for a restaurant, Macaroni’s,
 that we used to go to A LOT when we lived in Philly
AND when it was byob.

P1040851
it looks MUCH different than when we used to go.
I heard they spent $$$$ putting on the addition.

P1040853
I could eat just the peppers & bread all night long
P1040855
Sausage, Spinach & Beans~
Homemade mild Italian sausage, fresh spinach,
Cannolini beans. mmmmmmm
P1040857
Penne Vodka~
Penne pasta, light tomato cream sauce, fresh basil.

Carbo loading for tomorrow’s tournament.
P1040858
 Calamari Fritti~
Sweet and hot peppers, fresh diced tomatoes

Dinner was good but I think they are pricey.
Plus we prefer byob places.
It might be awhile before we go back,
even with a groupon coupon……

R
serve red wine at room temperature….

==========================

A mistake is an accident.
Cheating and lying are not mistakes.
They are intentional choices.

=======================================


feel free to Share 🙂

June 7th 2012 Adventure into Center City, Philly Beer Week

June 7th 2012

Img_4130
I was quite excited to be taking the train into the city.
I love “training” it…….
First Class to AND from the City!  woo hoo.
Img_4133
in  line to get into State Building.
I was here to take an exam for a job.
we’ll see……

Img_4133a
Saw this sign for an Art Gallery on City Hall.
It was FREE, I went, I saw.  It was super lame.
Img_4133b
Memorial to firemen killed fighting a fire.

The Meridian Plaza blaze killed three firefighters
as it consumed the upper floors of a skyscraper
right next to City Hall. 21 years ago.
I was in the city that day. I remember.

Img_4133d
A new sculpture outside City Hall.
That is William Penn at the top,
Can you see him?
Img_4134
Clothespin photo for neighbor Denise.
I like how the lady photo bombing is smiling
for the photo!
Img_4140
had a sushi fix while in the city.
They changed owners – it’s not the same…..
Img_4143
Murals painted on a dilapidated building
at Glenside Train Station.

(this photo is for ROY!)

Img_4147
forgot they were running a shuttle between
Willow Grove & Warninster on the way home.
No biggie! Trains, buses & feet!
Img_4148
I walked to & from the train station today
(instead of driving)  — it was good exercise
(1 mile each way) & I saved $1 for parking.

I also came across this ancient graveyard
that I never knew existed.
Behind the Church across from Walmart
on Street Road.
The gravestones were from the 1800’s.
Yes 1800’s, not a typo!
Neighbors did you know it was there?

Img_4148a
Sertinos Cafe.
This is the new restaurant that serves
beaLfast & dUnner.
(see yesterday’s picture of the day)

Img_4149
video games is homework.
video games WIN AGAIN.

saw this message on a van window outside the Cafe.
What can it all mean???
Plus the clouds & me in the photo look COOL!

Img_4156
Me & friend Jim waiting to go biking,
No one showed up, it was raining…….
plan B of “Biking & Beer” was to go
right into the Beer Part….
Img_4157
Last night was a special event at the Pour House –
which we didn’t get to because we got done
playing volleyball too late.
We were able to reap the benefits tonight
of last nights event.
We just forgot — Thursday at Pour House –
is WORST BARTENDER night.
this guy is BAD.
I would purposely NOT go here on Thursdays
so I wouldn’t have to deal with the bad service.
He is unattentive & not real friendly.
He’s not drawing in the customers…..

Img_4158
I always like to get the sampler so I can try a few.
I can never drink a whole glass of beer – but I
can usually drink 4 samples.
Img_4160
“Beer Week” continued at our house.
Img_4161
Beer Week at the Lucky Leopard Lounge
R
COOL photo my friend Vinny sent from NJ
X
NOW WHAT???????

it’s a kitten bridge…..

——————————————————–

The best way to gain self-confidence
is to do what you are afraid to do.

—————————————————————————————

feel free to Share 🙂

 

 

 

 

 

6 June 2012 birds and volleyball

6 June 2012

Img_0368
This is how Weasel helps me tie my shoes…..
It’s actually kind of funny …. for a little bit –
then I NEED to tie my shoes & she still wants to help. 
 Does anyone else’s dog
 “help” them tie their shoes???

Img_4125
Chester & I ran early this morning.
4 miles before 7 a.m. – ambitious!!!!
We saw these signs that are ALL OVER
advertising a new nearby Cafe.
Seriously – breaLfast & dUnner???
did they not proofread??
 WHY am I even asking that question?

Img_4127
the tree swallow babies are getting B-I-G!
ten days old – they might be with us
another week
Img_4128
neighbor Deb took this photo of my bluebirds.
I think they are building another nest!
The male is on the left, female right.
P1040836
my new favorite travel mug.
THINK PAWSITIVE!
P1040837
Volleyball with the Comcast guys.
I played the whole time – so no action shots 😦
P1040840
I am playing with Jenn this weekend
& we needed to practice.
P1040841
Jenn is tall – I was trying to tippy toe
to be as tall as her.
Plus there is cool cloud action in the background.

R
June 6th, 1933:
The world’s first drive-in movie theater
opens in Camden, New Jersey.

Check out Google today
(if you are reading this Wednesday,
otherwise you can check out their
Google Doodle Archives!)

S
keep the JUNK out – put in good things.
It only makes sense…….

Take20a20chance
Take a Chance!!!!

================================

Take everything you’ve ever learned –

all the crazy experiences and lessons –

and place it all in a box labeled “Thank You.”

=============================================

feel free to Share 🙂

Tuesday 6/5/12 new dog bed, dogs & Bananas, free sweatshirt, TY note

Tuesday 6/5/12

Img_4030
Chester got a new dog bed……
Img_4031
sometimes the CAT let’s him use it!
Img_4046
remember Chester with a banana on his head?
Img_4047
my friend tried it with her dogs.
We like the EYE BEAMS …..
I need to teach Chester THAT trick!
Img_4048
 banana head dog
Img_411
getting ready for Boot Camp!
We didn’t run today before the gym –
Chester & I were slackers!
Img_4120
artwork adorning the wall in the beer room at work
Img_4121
I had a customer teaching me the Salsa
in the aisles today. It was FUN!

P1040834
sometimes I wear “be positive”, “don’t be mean”
shirts that I get from Jen’s Ideas.
I ordered a couple new shirts that say
“DO GOOD” & “everything happens for a reason”
(printed upside down).
When I opened the package inside was this
FREE Sweatshirt!!  How COOL!!

Check out Jen’s stuff here:

P1040835
also in the  mail I got a TY card!!
How nice, snail mail is always a treat.
Thank you Nicky for the Thank you card!
R
DOES marker come off a laptop screen?

T
What made YOU laugh today???

Img_0293
Chester’s situation is not quite like this, fortunately.
Why do cats always rule the roost?
Picassa is always picking on Chester!

—————————————————

Life is all in how you decide to look at it
 “Opportunity” OR “Failure”
you decide
 
——————————————————————————

feel free to Share 🙂

Monday 4 June 2012 Warminster Park, Adirondack Chairs, Chef Helen, baby birds

Monday 4 June 2012 

Img_4116
View of Warminster Park early in the morning.
Chester & I ran 4 miles today & he’s
not even training for a race!
P1040821
Weasel inspecting our new Adirondack Chairs
P1040822
Chester checking them out
P1040823
We needed new chairs because our others
went to Chair heaven. We got these at
Marshall’s Home Goods store for a great price!
P1040829
baby Tree Swallows about a week old
P1040830
picture from a friend –
stormy weather today in Bucks county.

P1040831
“BEFORE”
I whipped up some cheesy garlic bread
P1040833
“AFTER”
the tasty toasty garlicky cheese bread –
paired perfectly with homemade roasted peppers

P1040834
these were tasty too —
guacamole nachos…..mmmmmmm
Posterplazasuite
friend Jesse’s rotary is selling tickets to this play.
It is June 14th (next Thursday) being held at
The Village Players in Hatboro.
I’m going, anyone want to join me???

SYNOPSIS:
(Comedy) Three one-act comedies involving a young couple on the rocks,
a couple attempting to relive their youth, and a couple dealing with their daughter who locked herself inside the bathroom on her wedding day… all set in the New York Plaza Hotel.

  

R
 dog pillow…..

T
a few good ideas…..

==================================

Lots of confusion could be eliminated
and far more progress made this week
by following this simple rule:
When something isn’t clear, ask.
Don’t assume.
Don’t guess. Don’t mind-read.

Rubel Shelly
===================================

feel free to Share 🙂

Sunday June 3rd 2012 Philly Bike Race

Sunday June 3rd 2012

There is a bike race in Philadelphia every year.
I heard it’s a lot of FUN yet I had never been.
Today we drove to the city with our bikes
& explored the Race Action.

A
Img_4094
Michael at a red light. We don’t
encounter many of these on our usual rides
P1040771
the peleton in the shadow of the Cira Center

P1040773
Michael & I getting free Monster Drinks
P1040780d
Boat house row & Lemon Hill in Fairmount Park.
P1040791
a doggie getting a pat on the head
P1040797b
THE WALL!!!
The Wall offers the best vantage point for watching the race, with unbeatable proximity to the riders.
 You can practically high-five them as they bike up the hill.
P1040797f
the girls battling the Wall
P1040800
Michael navigating steps on a Railroad Bridge
P1040801
RIDE A BIKE carved into the steps!
P1040803
seeking shelter from the random rainstorm
P1040806
after the rain – racers whizzing by us
P1040811a
cute dog!
P1040813
it was a good day. We road 18 miles today
& we got to see the race up close.
P1040814
Michael checking out a chair we saw outside
Memphis Taproom

P1040816
It is Philly Beer Week so we stopped in
Memphis Taproom to see what they
had going on. They were having
NO REPEAT BEER WEEK.

P1040819
We like their wings – they’re good!

PILSNER-BRINED HOT WINGS . …
Blue cheese, carrots, celery
P1040820
I got something I usually don’t get –
A slow roasted pork sandwich with
Provolone, baby spinach, fresh garlic mayo.
The guy next to me had one & it looked good.
It didn’t disappoint. Was delicious.

P1040825
We had some stormy weather brewing
P1040826
Wicked Clouds
P1040827
DUCKS on our neighbors roof.
Quack Quack Quack!!!
Fly away before the storm!!!!

==================================

I don’t want to underestimate what I CAN do.
Where there’s a need, there’s an opportunity.
My action may not turn a life around,
but it can make some kind of difference.
And I’ll trust that the something I do,
no matter how small,
will be better than the nothing I might have done.

— Steve Goodier

=================================

I am hoping you can see ALL the photos from today’s race here:

I am using anew photo storage web site – let’s see how it workd!

feel free to Share 🙂

June 2nd 2012 Grass Volleyball Tournament, Taormina’s

June 2nd 2012

Img_4085
My first volleyball tournament this season!
I played with partner Heather
at Carpenter Park in Horsham, PA.
It is about 15 minutes from Ivyland.
Quite convenient.
P1040746
registration tent was quiet – I got there early!
P1040747
players just arriving
P1040748
Volleyball nets getting set up
P1040749
meeting of Jr’s teams to go over rules
P1040750
team pink pants were on our net –
they were good – they came in 2nd place
in our Division
P1040751
friends Aileen & Briggs playing on net next to us
P1040753
Friends Kristen & Renu relaxing between games
P1040756
Me & partner Heather.
We made it off our net then lost in playoffs 😦
we had a FUN day & are looking to play
together again 🙂
P1040756a
practice makes you better…….
P1040756c
after the volleyball tournament
we went over to Taormina’s for dinner.

What’s with the Hands in the Pants????

P1040757
I ordered this special:
grilled monkfish with shitake ravioli in
a cognac sauce —
there were leftovers, of course!
P1040757a
this was one of
the bottles of wine I brought.
It was out of this world.
I have the 2010 vintage in my store if you need some.
It’s only $30 & you will NOT be disappointed!
Q
fill ‘er up!
R
peek-a-boo!
T
the choice is yours…….

———————————————————

You don’t get to choose how you are going to die.

Or when.

You can only decide how you are going to live.

Now.

——————————————————-


feel free to Share 🙂