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25 May 2012 Dogs, barefoot running, Horse Rescue, Apple store, Wine,

25 May 2012

 

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Weasel the ghost dog…..
She sleeps UNDER the covers
(HOW does she breathe?)
She eventually gets out from under after awhile…

Does your dog/cat sleep with you?

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Chester balancing a banana on his head…..
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Weasel with banana on head = FAIL!!!

What do you think Chester is saying?

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Danny’s girlfriend Rachael (2nd from left)
helped rescue a horse from a swimming pool.
Nice work Rachael!!!
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Bluebirds day 12 – another week or so with us.
Glad they are surviving!
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 my VIBRAMS were looking neglected in the closet
so I thought I’d break them out and take them for a run—
after running a couple miles in them I
remembered why they were neglected –
I was NOT LIKING them at all…..
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so I ran the last 1.5 + miles barefooted, literally.
And it was WAY better than those Vibrams….

Chester & I ended up running/walking 3.69 miles.
(our time isn’t great…)
The goal eventually will be 6 miles.

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Work Hard:
Amazing things will happen……….

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Weasel, Chester & Seamus after the run……

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After running I was pretty hungry
so I made this tasty brunch item –
huevos rancheros — DELICIOUS!!!

I can make them for you if you want –
call today & make a reservation.

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went shopping at Marshall’s today –
an activity I’m not particularly fond of (shopping)….
Though — I DID like their hooks in the
dressing room. Kind of cool right?
Some of those things ended up on
the DEINITELY hook.

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WHY are Apple stores ALWAYS busy??
It’s like Party Central there…..
The camera on my 3 month old iPhone
stopped working = HORRORS!!!
No problem – Apple gave me a brand new phone.

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stopped in a cool wine store called WINE WORKS
in Marlton, NJ — kind of like an hour away –
but somewhat near the Apple store —
how convenient…..

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after the Apple store & Wine Works we went to
the Mexican Food Factory – it was next to Wine Works.
We used to go there often when I live in Philadelphia
but haven’t been there in years. It was good.
We liked it. Good memories too.

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What’s better than ONE MARGARITA???

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bartender NIKKI made things FUN.
This is her with the Manager Taylor.
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Wine from Wine Works.
Every year when we get a tax refund I get
a few bottles of wine to supplement the cellar.
Come over & share a glass with me!!!
No appointment needed…..I like to share.

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mmmmmm, WINE!

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Enjoy the long weekend —
but not TOO much…..

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Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap,
but by the seeds you plant.
– Robert Louis Stevenson
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May 24th 2012 New picture,Thunder coat, Kale Chips, dogs, cats

May 24th 2012 

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My new picture!
last week when I attended the Job Seminar they
took free head shots for LinkedIn.
I like mine, what do you think?
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Chester needed his Thunder Coat today.
We were having brutal lightning/thunder storms.
He’s a scaredy dog but the jacket helps.

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I made some FUN ice cubes. 
I don’t like anything normal.
There’s a party in a glass every day here!
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I also made Kale chips.
The first step is to wash the Kale & put it
in a salad spinner so they dry quickly

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drying them off before I bake them
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I put them in a Ziploc & add Grapeseed oil,
shake them up, coat well (but not too much).
then I season the Kale (with Ted’s secret salt)
when they are on the baking tray (single layer)
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I did 400 degrees for 15 minutes —
too long I think. I need to keep a better eye
on them next time.
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Chester sent a letter to his idol MADDIE –
telling her how he LOVES her pictures.

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my sister-in-law sent me a funny video of their
dog Lilla singing along to a commercial —
mind you — Basenjis generally do not bark.

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if your dog doesn’t like someone –
he probably knows something you don’t…
LISTEN to him.

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one for the “Cat People”

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Dog/Cat people……

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I don’t think it is Robin……

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an extra hour a day…..
I would READ/study

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“Always take the next step,
for it could very well be the one
that finally gets you there.”

Ralph Marston

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Wednesday 5/23/12 Bluebirds, Doggies, BEAR!, american idol

Wednesday 5/23/12

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baby bluebirds 10 days old!
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Chester on an old tree trunk
aspiring to be like his idol:
MADDIE the coonhound.

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I finally got the chance to use my

new Lucky Leopard travel mug

that Danny gave me for Mother’s Day

 

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Chester got a present – YAY!

(can you see it is addressed to him?)

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The Kilfoyl Canines sent him a
Cardinal – allegedly an indestructible dog toy.

Thanks doggies, Chester LOVES it!!!

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Weasel sad that she didn’t get mail
friends from the bird club had an unusual
visitor at their bird feeder today.
A BLACK BEAR!!
They live about 30 minutes from us
in Carversville, PA
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that bear needs a pedicure!!!!
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Friend Jim & I had a meeting with the
owners of BIG TOP beer distributor to
discuss a SUPER GREAT business idea we have.

If you want more details email me!!!

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you have to at least TRY……………

 

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neighbor Deb had a few of the girls over
for an American Idol party.
Deb, Tanya, MB, Denise
~Think we had enough snacks???
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debbie’s dog SANDY
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Tanya’s son found a toad when he was out
walking the dog. I suggested the name PRINCE!

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when I got home I discovered Chester’s
“indestructible dog toy” —
It’s not as bad as it looks.
It’s still in one piece, just less stuffing.
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Were you aware that:

The 23rd of May is World Turtle Day

??? a whole 24 hours dedicated to highlighting the plight of

 the 300 or more turtle species around the world.

Learn more here:

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Think Happy Thoughts

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Right now is the only moment guaranteed to you. 

 Smile through the hard times,
even though it doesn’t always seem to get any better.
A smile is the first step to fixing things.
The trick is to enjoy life by noticing what???s right.

Right now is the only moment guaranteed to you.
Right now is life. Don’t miss it.

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Tuesday May 22nd 2012 Geese Crossing, gym, WINE, pizza

Tuesday May 22nd 2012

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on my way to the gym I saw these
Geese stopping traffic both ways.
(they are not ALWAYS this lucky)
Small creatures with much power!

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Goose Family –
big babies first – check out their sizes
and where they are in the pack.
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Cardinal Couple in the rain.

It was a GREAT DAY!

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Rain always keeps people away from the gym.
I don’t get it?
This is my view from the treadmill.

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This is my view of gym class…….

Body Works Plus Abs

Muscle tone, posture, balance, and strength.

With this dumbbell workout of low-weight repetitions,
you’ll get it all. Now here’s something else to get pumped about,
you don’t have to go solo on the free weight floor.

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What is your favorite exercise at the gym??

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Drove out to Wine Merchants to pick up a case of wine.
They generously offered to donate a case of wine
to an event I am helping the Hatboro Library organize.
MOSCATO is the big seller these days.
It’s all the new rage in wine drinking.

Who else can I ask for wine donations??

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Generosity is a good thing……GIVE!

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Picked up lunch/dinner from QUIGS.
I had a coupon for SocialLiving (like Groupon)
that had to be used up.

I like their motto:
Where Family & Friends Meet”

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I was in the mood for pizza so I got that for FREE!
It was good too. I like their pizza.

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Garter snake my friend found in his driveway.
He looks a little pissed off!!!

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The Positive Pledge

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The difference between where you are
and where you want to be, is what you do.

– What you do today is important because you are exchanging a day of your life for it.
Don’t wait until everything is just right; it will never be perfect.
Each step you take, you will grow stronger and stronger,
more skilled, more confident, and more successful.
Start doing what you need to do today.
We usually can’t become who we want to be
by continuing to do what we’ve been doing.

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Monday May 21st 2012 Job Opportunity, Chester, my Fried Rice

 

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Be Inspiring!!!!

 

 

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I initially “met” Tim & Matt through their web site

“We’re two guys who love to eat out, travel and enjoy life.
We’ll be sharing our experiences with you
and helping you to see how much fun life can be.”

& then they came to know me through my web site.

what would helen do ?

Helen Diehl

*Inspiring others to be better than they knew they could be…….

 

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I went over their house to discuss a business opportunity
and here I met Timmy’s mom MARY & their dog Whitey!
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Matt & Tim recently got involved with NuSkin products/marketing
& thought I’d be a good candidate to get involved too.
I’m sure for the right person it would be great but
I’m most passionate about Wine & Positive Attitudes.
That’s what I do a good job selling.

If you or anyone you know would be interested in
learning more about NuSkin products and or
the marketing aspect let me know & I will
get you in touch with the guys!

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Chester next to Seamus
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I made this yummy Chinese Dinner –
It started out as Vegetable friend rice but then
I added shrimp – it turned out delicious.
Then I made chicken cilantro won-tons with
a special spicy dipping sauce.
it was UMAMI

“A Japanese word meaning “delicious.”
It is known as the fifth taste. ”

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Ever see these BENTO LUNCHBOXES?

I like these & want one!!!! (hint, hint)

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Metro Station in SPAIN.

Pete, did you see these signs when
you were in Spain???

You20will20be20more20disappoin
DO IT NOW.

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Panda Picture (it sure is cute)

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“You can always become

the person

you would have liked to be.”

Napoleon Hill

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Sunday May 20th 2012 Biking!, Cows, dinner, DUCKS, Sculptures for sale

Sunday May 20th 2012

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 “bike valet” getting my bike off the top of the car.
We planned to do a short ride then a million
things afterwards.
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at the park – someone set this chair up to beat the
crowd for the next game, I guess?
But there was not a game, now or later.
a forgotten chair??? check out the chair graphics.
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Biking, Bucks County

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Biking, Utah

(Photograph by Mike Schirf

Taken last July out on the salt flats

on the border of Utah and Nevada

with a friend of mine who is an aspiring triathlete.)

 

 

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by the creek on Pineville Rd that has a bridge out
for YEARS. Rumor has it will be getting fixed soon.
We rode 18 miles today. It was short & sweet.
All good.
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Bike Riding = Happiness

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look how nice our Rose Bushes are looking.
Michael needs rose bush pruning tips, anyone???

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went over to Tanner Brothers Farm to get some produce.
It was a bright sunny day – I don’t know why many
of these cows were lying down.
Or were they laying? do you know??
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We noticed this cow with HUGE UDDERS.
she needs to get MILKED, NOW!
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I made a Mexican fiesta dinner
 inspired by a ripe avocado.
Instead of beef tacos I used mushrooms
& they were VERY TASTY!
I also made my own version of refried beans,
they were equally as tasty.
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Crunchy Mushroom Tacos & bean burritos.
yum.
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I drank this wine & should have written a review –
but I guess I was being lazy?? & didn’t.
The Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc was
absolutely delicious – I would definitely
recommend buying it & sharing it with ME.
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speaking of DUCKS……
Sugarplum & Sebastian came for a visit tonight –
they flew in while I was sitting on the deck
having dinner. Maybe they are getting used to us?
They love swimming & frolicking in our pond.
They also gobble up all the sprouts that grow
 from the bird seeds.
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My friend is selling this Fairy Sculpture for an
incredible price. If I had a real job I’d be buying it
but since I can’t maybe you can???

winged fairy bronze statue.
She stands a little over SIX feet high.
Original cost: $5k and we’re asking $1,200

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This photo of the butterfly benches was taken
in a year we actually had SNOW!

 large and small benches and a cocktail table for just $1300.

please let me know if you or someone you know
is interested!
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Sport is Simple.

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It is only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth–and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up–that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had.”
– Elizabeth Kubler-Ross

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Saturday 5/19/12 Jump Start Your Job Search Seminar, Iron Abbey

Saturday 5/19/12

Are20u20where20u20want20to20be
Today I attended an AWESOME SEMINAR
called
 Jump Start Your Job Search:

“An interactive day of information and ideas
to provide help and hope to energize your job search
whether you are in transition, switching jobs or a new graduate.”

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The event was held at Rosemont College –
a gorgeous campus at a nearby suburb.
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We had to pack our own lunches.
sister Pat didn’t get my hint I wanted her to
make mine (meals always tastes better when someone
else makes them!) so, I had to make my own!
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This is what Kristin (one of the presenters) brought:
LUNCHABLES!!  too funny, lunchables!!

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Here is Kristin in a photo I took during class.
Kristin is Director of Social Media and Recruiting
for Kane Partners

This was one of the mini sessions I really enjoyed!

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The auditorium where we all met for our last speaker.
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seat neighbor Rik  (yes, Rik with no c!)
with Jim Smith our final speaker of the day.

Jim Smith is President & CEO of JIMPACT
on The No Excuse Guide to Success.

His talk was quite good & we learned A LOT!

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Me with Katie – my “cuz” (partner) for some of
the Jim Smith exercises we did.
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Helen & Jim Smith
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DON’T QUIT
– this was the main topic for today.

Amy Dinning was responsible for the day’s events
and she did an unbelievable job! Lucky for us.


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stopped at a neighbors Dan & Kim’s house
to pick them up for a little outing….
their daughter has a new look…..
( I hope that is not Sharpie!)
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Neighbors Kim & Denise out at Iron Abbey in Horsham
 for their Hopfest day. We somehow weaseled the
perfect table out on the patio – it was such a
great night for outdoor dining.
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This was some of their offerings…..
I guess no one proofread it??
#1 should be DogFish not DogDish…..
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Fun was had by all!!
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Calypso Olives …..
Beer battered green olives with blue cheese crumbles
mmmmmm!
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Enjoy your journey!

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‘Be content with what you have;
rejoice in the way things are.
When you realize there is nothing lacking,
the whole world belongs to you.’

~Lao Tzu

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Adversity will come to every person at some point. – How you meet it, what you make of it,
and what you allow it to take from you and give to you
is determined by your mental habits and personal choices.
In short, you can’t change the cards you were dealt,
just how you play the hand.
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