What would helen do?

April 16, 2012

Sunday April 15th 2012 Baltimore Harbor, Maryland

Sunday April 15th 2012

We left Richmond, VA & headed home.

We stopped in Baltimore to walk the Harbor &

grab lunch on our way home. It’s about halfway.

We stopped at DICK’s Last Resort

before walking the Harbor.

They are MEAN to you there.

That’s their m.o……

http://www.dickslastresort.com/domains/Baltimore/

A piece of metal from the Pentagon 9/11 fiasco…..

The Dragon Paddle boat ride that Robin wanted to go on

We went to MO’s – a “dive” seafood restaurant

right near Baltimore Harbor –

off the beaten path……

http://www.mosseafood.com/

I like to get OYSTERS when restaurants have them.

They’re a treat for me. I know everyone doesn’t like

them – but I do!!

Chester & Weasel were HAPPY to have us home!

good friends are good to have

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Friends are those rare people who ask how you are

and then wait for the answer.

~Author Unknown

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April 16, 2012

Saturday 4/14/12 Saude Creek Vineyards & Richmond, VA

Saturday 4/14/12

Today friends Billy & Robin, Ed & Elaine,

Michael & I embarked on an adventure to

Saude Creek Vineyards in Virginia.

Bill & Ed know the owner so we went & paid a visit.

Saude Creek Vineyards

http://www.saudecreek.com/

Elaine, Ed, Robin, Bill, Me,

& owner John Britt (in orange)

We had a nice visit. looking forward to going back!

We stayed in Richmond, VA.

My hotel room had an autographed copy of the Bible.

Robin’s did NOT come personalized, she looked.

Italian Wine Rep who I asked to move to

a different table so we could use the one he

was using. It was no problemo!

ED though a Miller Lite beer….

Robin as seen through a Stella Artois

Bill as seen though a Guinness

my room #, just in case I forget……

Lucky Leopard Lounge in Richmond, VA

you are where you are now because….

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Be Silly. Be honest. Be kind.
– Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882)

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April 15, 2012

4/15/12 Foodie Photo-A-Day "sweetener of choice"

4/15/12

Today’s Foodie Photo-A-Day challenge is

one’s “sweetener of choice”

SUGAR it is for me.

I’ve tried the “others” —

pink, green, yellow & blue – I just don’t like them.

I DO like honey & agave nectar

& I will use those when I can.

I took the SUGAR photo at Starbucks today.

I don’t usually save my receipts but this one

had the grand total of $8.88.

Since EIGHT is my favorite number I was very excited !

it doesn’t take much…..

I thought this was a sweet picture…..

where am I????

I’m the O’s

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POSITIVE QUOTE OF THE DAY
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To give real service you must add something

which cannot be bought or measured with money,

and that is sincerity and integrity.

— Donald A. Adams

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April 15, 2012

4/14/12 April Foodie Photo-A-Day "Groceries"

4/14/12

just because I was out of town doesn’t mean

I wasn’t going to NOT do my picture challenge….

Wegmans is where sister Pat buys a lot

of our groceries. It’s a store originally

from Rochester, NY & they are now

expanding into the East Coast.

http://www.wegmans.com

I usually run to GIANT as MY go-to grocery store.

They ALWAYS support neighbor Denise in her

food bank efforts.

I do like shopping at Trader Joe’s but it’s not really

convenient so I only go there occasionally

sister Pat does the majority of grocery shopping

& she keeps us well stocked…..see the next picture….

What do you think????

Lots of stuff to eat,

let me know if you need anything….

Picassa eats Meow Mix.

Michael buys that.

Michael buys the dog food too.

The Food Pyramid is pretty true to reality…..

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When there is a hill to climb,

don’t think that waiting
will make it smaller.
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April 14, 2012

Friday the 13th, April 2012 dogs, work, Fast Food

Friday the 13th, April 2012

how did you make out today?

anything spooky happen??

before work

– dogs & I go for a stroll in the neighborhood –

we weren’t up for run.

Check out Chester’s shadow – he looks big & feroscious.

Fast food?

Today’s Foodie Photo-A-Day was “Fast Food”

~I really like eggs & can whip up a fried egg or

scrambled egg tortilla in a jiffy.

of course when I heard that FAST FOOD was the project

I immediately thought of my favorite –

Taco Bell – I really like Mexican Food.

Taco Bell is the only fast food place I’ll go to

( bc we don’t have Del Taco…….)

Then there is always THIS option –

for HEALTHY Fast Food at Bryn & Dane’s.

Still have not been to their new store but

will get there eventually.

Like I said – I really do NOT eat fast food.

If all the Fast Food restaurants disappeared forever

I could live happily ever after.

most of these foods are fairly “fast”

Traffic Jam at work today…..

it was a busy busy day.

my friend Shannon posted something on facebook

where you google (images) your fist name & post the first

picture that shows up —interestingly enough —

A photo of ME was first.

friend Howard Eskin at it again.

Today he got this awesome photo of a Sandhill Crane

at a nearby park (Bradford Dam, Jim, in your back yard!).

this was a very rare sighting as only a handful have

ever been seen in Bucks county.

Learn & see more here:

http://www.howardsview.com/SandhillCrane/SandhillCraneApr13_12.html

if there is silence on the Picture of the Day front

it is bc I will be here at Saudé Creek Vineyards

located in historic New Kent County, Virginia.

probably a 5 hour drive from Ivyland.

CHEERS!

Live in the moment or eat a cookie……

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Decide to greet each day, each moment, and
each new situation with a determination

to make the world a better place.

Life is a continuous series of choices.

Decide to live the very best life you can imagine,
and delight in making it happen.

~Ralph Marston

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April 13, 2012

Thursday 4/12/12 on my way to work, St. Germain, "oldest item in kitchen"

Thursday 4/12/12

View from the Betsy Ross Bridge into NJ

on my way to work…..

wanted to share the clouds with you –

thought it was cool, don’t you?

Today we had a presentation on this Liqueur.

St. Germain – ever have it??

Quite interesting & tasty! Maybe we need a

St Gemain cocktail party? Who’s in?

http://www.stgermain.fr/story.php

found a Happy note on my car after work today –

Thank you RMK!

Day 12 of Foodie Photo-A-Day

“oldest item in kitchen”

I had two items that were quite old.

A flour sifter & an ice pick

(which is probably one of my favorite utensils).

These belonged to my mom & she died 24 years ago.

She had them for awhile herself — so I am really

uncertain how old they really are.

OLD, is all I know……

What are YOU doing next Friday, April 20th??

I have an idea for you……

Brother Raymond has an exhibition –

stop by & say Hello – tell him I sent you!

he’s not heavy………….

Celebrate Everything!!!!!

(why not?)

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Cherish each hour of this day

for it can never return.

– Og Mandino

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April 12, 2012

April 11th 2012 Wine/Food pairing at Taormina’s SPAIN

April 11th 2012

the wine line up for tonight:

Botani Sierras de Malaga Moscatel Seco 2010

2010 La Cana Albarino

Rio Madre Graciano 2010

BORSAO TRES PICOS GARNACHA

The menu for tonight’s tasting

Holly & sister Christine —

I met Holly at work in Cherry Hill, NJ but she lives here in PA

so she’s been able to attend my pairings:)

friends Kathy & Tommy who were from the

original wine pairing crew.

neighbors Malissa & Joni

Neighbor Kim & her mom Sue.

and the teachers that like to drink wine:

Heather, Jessica & Linsay

CHEERS!!!

we were jealous they were doing CHEERS

so we did it too!

first pairing was Botani Moscatel with

the “Helen Pie” topped with spicy chorizo

La Cana Albarino (the favorite of the two whites)

with Caesar salad topped with a spicy Cajun Calamari.

perfect pairing.

Kevin our server – show us your guns!

Rio Madre 100% Graciano grapes was a big hit

Lindsay, Helen & Kim —

with our Blue Cheese sliders that paired with the

above Rioja

Tres Picos Garnacha paired with grilled chicken & veal

Hazelnut Gelato mmmmmmmm

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I have been impressed with the urgency of doing.

“Knowing is not enough; we must apply.

Being willing is not enough; we must do.”
– Leonardo da Vinci

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For all the pictures from the wine tasting check out this link:

http://pix.kg/p/559383720508%3A1032884841/scl

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What would helen do?

Sunday April 15th 2012 Baltimore Harbor, Maryland

Saturday 4/14/12 Saude Creek Vineyards & Richmond, VA

4/15/12 Foodie Photo-A-Day "sweetener of choice"

4/14/12 April Foodie Photo-A-Day "Groceries"

Friday the 13th, April 2012 dogs, work, Fast Food

Thursday 4/12/12 on my way to work, St. Germain, "oldest item in kitchen"

April 11th 2012 Wine/Food pairing at Taormina’s SPAIN

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