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March 25, 2012

Saturday 3/24/12 Seafood Saturday

Saturday 3/24/12 

Our friend Michael W. who bikes with has
Seafood Saturday every week. It’s his thing!
He invited us over tonight for dinner. Seafood, of course.

for the record, I still do not think a Tuna Fish salad Sandwich
should be considered seafood.

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I wanted to bring a nice Riesling which is not
a wine I usually keep in my cellar but to my
surprise I DID have one…thanks to friends
Linda & Bruce who gave it to me as a gift.
(it was delicious – thank you!)
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on tonight’s menu was Mako Shark
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my Michael was in charge of appetizers –
he brought Scallops wrapped in bacon
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ENJOY LIFE!
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the Michaels chatting pre-dinner
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Chef Michael grilling Shark
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mmmm green beans & rice with mako shark

Everything was delicious – thanks for the invite!
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Judith on clean up duty
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Michael having a conversation with Chester
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the dogs toasting up by the heater.
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Goodnight Michael & Judith —
thanks for having us over!

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March 24, 2012

Friday 3/23/12 "Suspicious", Cherry Tree, Jingles, Sangria

Friday 3/23/12

 

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Today I got suspicious at Ivyland Nails……
“Suspicious” was the color I chose!
It was the right choice – I got a million compliments on it.
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What’s better than a foot massage before going
to work & standing for HOURS??
(maybe getting it AFTER work???)
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the Cherry Trees are blooming in Ivyland.
I like to call them CHEERY TREES!
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My friend’s dog JINGLES.
(yes Cate , there IS another one….)

Annie (jingles mom) said:
Jingles was Born on an Amish farm and now living with me.
how all creatures can change………
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opened a bottle of wine I wasn’t loving,
so……..I made Sangria!!!!
mmmmm
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cat face
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Gandhi says……
do ALL of the above.

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No matter how many mistakes you make
or how slow you progress,
you are still way ahead
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March 22, 2012

Thursday March 22, 2012 Fred’s breakfast club, Elk Mtn,

Thursday March 22, 2012

getting PotD written early today as I leave for work shortly.
Since we can’t take/post work pictures I figured I would
have nothing more to add to today’s PotD.
In the event of something EXCITING ocurring I will do a
Part II of today….got it?

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now that I am MEMBER!!!!!
 — I had to go pick up my key at
FRED’s private breakfast club in New Hope, PA

A little place for a little breakfast for a local crowd…

with no sign and an impenetrable locked door.

Fred’s is a members only breakfast club.

Our exclusive club offers breakfast 7 days a week.

The atmosphere is simple, the friends abundant

and the coffee is always free, but you have to get it yourself.

  

 
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singing Happy Birthday to a customer
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the dog was singing along too —
it was adorable!
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My New Member letter!!  woo hoo!
now I’m part of “the club”….
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neighbor Deb sent me this photo of Elk Mtn
we skied here last month. This was picture
is from Tuesday this week
– not much more skiing here 😦

Ski resorts are struggling everywhere this year –
dang Global Warming! I missed winter!!
It’s all Michael’s fault — he bought a snow blower!
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Thoughts become things……
Choose the good ones….
~Mike Dooley
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Awesome Dog
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You REALLY DO want to see this video –
it’s like 20 seconds & the end is the best….

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so better things can fall together.

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March 22, 2012

Wednesday 3/21/12 School, animal crackers, bluebirds

Wednesday 3/21/12

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doing homework for school.
Tonight was review, my exam is in a couple weeks.
It is quite challenging.
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got a new train into the city which I’m not quite fond of –
there is NO FIRST CLASS — waaaahh!
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“study hall” before class….
the guy was polishing the spindles…
Fancy hotel….
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Animal Crackers for the way home —
when was the last time you had these???
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At first I was just eating them willy nilly –
THEN I ate them the “proper way”…
Head first, body then butt……

HOW do you eat yours???
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Michael set up some bird houses for me.
You know how I like to raise baby birds…..
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the Bluebirds already moved in to this nest box!
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Have a Gratitude Attitude
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never give up……..

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Knowing is not enough; we must apply.
Willing is not enough; we must do.
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March 21, 2012

Tuesday 3/20/12 Taxes & center city

Tuesday 3/20/12

 

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I spent part of the morning getting tax paperwork together.
I’m sure we are all thrilled it’s THAT time of the year again.
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Today was the First Day of Spring —
Check out these flowers in
Rittenhouse square in Center City
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Michael & I came in town to visit with our accountant.
We’ve been going to Tony for years & you should too.
We love him & he does a great job!
LMK of you need contact information

Wonder WHY Joe’s name is first…..
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partners Tony & Joe
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The Clothespin (for Denise)
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Town was really bustling – it was great weather
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A quiet street in Queen Village area of town –
there is a nearby little place we like to have dinner
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D’mitri’s – love it here.
I was cracking up b/c I said to Michael —
we come here once a year & always order
the SAME thing……
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the guys work hard here —-
you get a show with your meal
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Hummus platter served with fresh grilled pita bread
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feta & olives always good
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pil pil shrimp …. spicy but not too spicy
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grilled octopus — they cook so much here
they have LOTS of practice & never
get it wrong

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Greeting Committee…..
cute!
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Everything  works out in the end.
If it hasn’t worked out, it’s not the end.

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If and When were planted
and Nothing grew.

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March 21, 2012

Monday 3/19/12 wildwood & work plus pour house

Monday 3/19/12

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a little stroll on the beachfront
….. came across this play area
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YELLOW CAR — I needed my picture with that!
Mary & Connie with me.
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Marguerite admiring the view
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the beach with birds
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there’s a walkway along the beach/ocean
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exploring the lighthouse
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checking out the Wildlife Habitat
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The Beach was nice today – we didn’t
need to bundle up like the last couple days.
Unfortunately I had to leave early to attend a
meeting at work. 
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me with friend Karen’s daughter Alyssa.
They were nearby & stopped to say HI
before I went into my meeting.
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after the meeting at work. a few of us went out
to the Pour House in Westmont, NJ.

It was close to work, it was fun getting together
with work people AFTER work. 
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They had a great beer selection —
I went with the Bear Republic Racer X

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Life is what we make it,
always has been, always will be. 
~Grandma Moses
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March 21, 2012

Sunday 3/18/12 "down the shore"

Sunday 3/18/12

I was at the seashore (Wildwood, NJ) with my friends
Connie & Marguerite.  Friend Mary came later at night.
We call going to the beach “Going down the shore”.
I guess it’s an East Coast thing??
We were staying at Connie’s sister’s house
which we named “Peggy’s Palace”!

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On our way to WaWa (the name of our convenient stores)
for a Saturday morning coffee.

Peggy’s Palace it at 9th & Ocean.
It’s a 1/2 block to the  beach.
Quite convenient.
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WaWa has these cool height markers on the door.
I’m more than 5 ft & way less than 6ft.
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fake snake I found on our way home
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Marguerite really liked this –
not sure what they are called?
Do you?  Vines on a trellis?
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I SAW A CARDINAL.
I knew it was going to be a GREAT DAY!

Cardinals are not common sights at the shore.
Usually you see seagulls & pigeons.
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friends Marguerite & Connie on the beach
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THE BEACH
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Me & Marguerite
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it was a wee nippy on the beach,
but pleasant all the same!
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after dinner….
We played the game Apples to Apples,
Have you ever played??

The judge (a chosen player) draws a “green apple” card
on which is printed an adjective (“scary”, “frivolous” etc.),
and places it face-up on the table for everybody to see.
Then each player (except the judge) chooses a card
that they think is the best match for the green apple card,
and places it face-down.
The judge decides which noun is the best match for the adjective.
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friends Mary, Connie & Marguerite

(we’ve been friends for 45 years…
did I just say forty five years?? wow!)
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self-photo….HELLO!

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