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Friday 9/23/11 Fred’s Breakfast Club in New Hope, PA

Friday 9/23/11

Every Friday my friend Joyce goes to FRED’s for breakfast –
(Fred’s is a members only breakfast club. )
unless of course they are flooded out which was the case
last time she invited me…..

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Fred’s today
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FRED’s two weeks ago…….(see the ducks??)
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Eerie fog over the Delaware River
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a glimpse of Lambertville, NJ & the bridge
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There’s Joyce at the door!
(you need a key to get in – member’s only!)
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Welcome to Fred’s
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behind the scenes……
“The atmosphere is simple, the friends abundant
and the coffee is always free, but you have to get it yourself.”
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fresh baked EVERYTHING!!!!

Fred’s Mission:

Fun. Friends. Food.

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Rule 17
When this # is lit up you must abide……
learn about it here:
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my coffee mug. it lives at Fred’s & I get to use it
every time I go there — which, unfortunately is not as often as Joyce.
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Me with DAN — he just started working there about a
month ago — he keeps busy!!!
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HELEN & Joyce
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pork roll & cheese on home-made english muffin
with a side of home fries —
yup, breakfast today & tomorrow!
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“I never heard of the place.”
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This is BETH. It was her birthday.
EVERYONE in the restaurant sang her
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

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Everything we do is based on our desire
to accomplish only one thing, have a good time,
because if it isn’t fun, it isn’t worth it.

~ Fred’s Breakfast Club Mission Statement

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Thursday 9/22/11 Yoga, Domani Star with Jesse

Thursday 9/22/11
Our friend Roy told me about community YOGA classes that were
held at The Solebury Club. The Thursday class is FREE & that
fits my current budget perfectly.

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The Solebury club is maybe 20 minutes from Ivyland.
(i know – it seems like EVERYTHING is 20 minutes from my house)
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the locker rooms are quite nice 🙂
I felt like I was in a fancy country club!
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a sneak peek of the yoga room –
i didn’t want to be too creepy about taking a photo
but at the same time I wanted to share with YOU!
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Me with Tim the yoga instructor for today.
Each week there is a different teacher.
Class was really great.
Anyone want to come next week??
I most likely will go unless I have an interview
or get a job between now & then……
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Picture in the club
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Yoga students come in all shape & sizes –
ALL are welcome to practice…..
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the sidewalk in downtown Doylestown….
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it was located in front of this now defunct Cheese shop 😦

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my friend AND financial advisor & now career advisor Jesse
outside Domani Star where we were having lunch.

Everyone can use a little advice these days — CALL JESSE & tell him I sent you!!!
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lunch was quite fabulous I had  the 1/2 sandwich
& beef barley soup with TASTFUL potato salad
(hiding behind sandwich)
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Panini alla “Sud Philly”

Crispy breaded chicken breast on a soft roll with s
autéed Broccoli di Rape, sharp Provolone cheese and aioli.
Served with fries.

We both LOVED our lunch & look forward to going back.
Also – it is byob (we had ice tea for lunch!)

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Time to get back to work….
I was up early working & now I needed to get back
to making contacts, sending resumes & making calls.
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Picassa “helping” me work
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What do you do to unwind after a rough day?

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tonight’s wine du jour – from Spain

Martin Cendoya Rioja Reserva 2006

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paired with TOBERLONE……

(this was kind of my dinner – oops!
wine & chocolate……)
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I was trying to finish reading the Sunday New York Times —
I’m almost finished……

I really miss my two hour daily commute on the train!!!
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this is how Chester Rose Butt Sniffer unwinds

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Learn to value yourself,
which means: to fight for your happiness.

Ayn Rand

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Looking for something to do this weekend??
How about the
New Hope Outdoor Arts & Crafts Festival

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Wonderful Wednesday 9/21/11 jobs at Wegman’s, Total Wine, Victor’s Pub

Wonderful Wednesday 9/21/11

What did we do BEFORE computers???
Other than write cursively & actually communicate in person with words….
I hadn’t heard a thing about the Wegmans Liquor store job so on a
whim I posted on Twitter – “anyone have a connection at Wegman’s?”
An hour later Wegman’s messaged me & gave me the name of a person
to directly connect with. I discovered I had to APPLY IN PERSON
and NOT use the Internet. SO where do you think Helen went?
Immediately…..

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Wegmans, Cherry Hill, NJ
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Here she is – the golden ticket to a new future.

(By the way — I just found out I have a phone interview with them…..)
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Is this the building of my future job?? possibly…..
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HI CONSTRUCTION GUYS……
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brother Larry came along for the ride.
we were a little confused on directions getting there
but I should get better if I drive there all the time
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TOTAL WINE was our next stop.
I had applied on line & wanted to stop & hand in my resume
in person. Had a great informal conversation with the HR person.
The I bought a bottle of beer for Micahel.
I plan to be back soon for a formal interview.
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We were having lunch with cousin Rose Mary.
This is her lobby at the Luxury Lofts at the Victor building
in Camden, NJ….
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RCA used to occupy the building & this was their logo.
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We ate lunch at the Victor’s Pub.
It is right in the building where Rose Mary lives.
brother Larry & cousin Rose Mary
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burger with “loaded fries” —-
yup, this is 2 meals!!!
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Rose Mary & Larry
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ICE~CUSTARD~HAPPINESS

sign on a Rita’s Water Ice store next to the pub
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The Philadelphia skyline view from Camden, NJ
on an overcast day
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Larry wanted to stop at Czerw’s (pronounced chevs).
We get polish kielbasa here & tasty pierogies.
On holidays the line is out the door & down the street.
Literally.
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Everything is freshly made & if you like that kind of stuff –
this is the place to go!!!!
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To live a meaningful life
is to make a difference in the lives of people you care about.

From michael ellsberg’s new book, “The Education of Millionaires”

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Instead of worrying about what has happened
or what might happen,
get busy working to influence what does happen.
 Life is great
when you commit to making it so.

Ralph Marston

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Tuesday 9/20/11 Cooking & TOASTMASTERS

A new day a new perspective……….
  

Tuesday 9/20/11

After walking the dogs I did a little cooking before getting down to “work”.
Looking for a job IS hard work. Someone recently asked if I was enjoying my time off.
I wouldn’t know – I haven’t had ANY time off. I feel like I am working harder NOW
than I was when I had a “real job”……

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sister Pat asked me to make a batch of my famous
Deviled Eggs. These are pretty much the ingredients I use
when making them — subject to change based on what
we have on hand……
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Pat said she really liked them but I thought they had a little too much Worcestershire.
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Next I made Roasted Cauliflower.
It’s pretty simple. Cut the cauliflower into bite size pieces.
Put it in a large ziploc, add some grapeseed oil
(olive oil would work too) and sprinkle in some “secret salt”
Spread on a cookie sheet & bake in a preheated oven
at 425 for 20 minutes – check & stir at 10 minutes…….
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eat the yummy cauliflower!!!!
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sister Pat picked up some Schweddy Balls Ice cream –
have you heard about it??

read this, watch the video too (you’ll laugh, yes – it is LOL funny)
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I got a thank you card from neighbor Roman!!
I like getting them as much as I like sending them!!

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Tonight I ventured out to Doylestown to attend a TOASTMASTER Meeting.

Toastmasters
  • teaches and improves public speaking skills
  •  improves our leadership and business meeting skills
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Tonight’s meeting was held at the MOOSE LODGE
in Doylestown – about 25 minutes from Ivyland
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Moose Home
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This was before the action started.
I think we had about 25 people –
current members & some new people checking out
the meeting like I was !!!
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Me & Jerry ~ one of the Toastmaster Members.
After briefly speaking to each other we realized we
knew each — from about 15 years ago.
I was his customer when I worked on the
floor of the Philadelphia Stock Exchange.
We always called him Girard because that was
how were initially introduced.
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Speak the truth, even if you voice shakes.
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What will be different about your life in exactly one year?
Photobomb-that-guy-its-in-the-
Meow Mix…….

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Everything passes. Everything changes.
Just do what you think you should do.

 —Bob Dylan

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always positive,

Helen 🙂

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Monday 9/19/11 Capital Wine & Spirits Portfolio Tasting

Monday 9/19/11

Last week when I attended the Carrabba’s wine tasting I was fortunate to
make acquaintance with the Capital Rep who was pouring wines & educating us.
Jessica extended an invitation to the Capital Wine & Spirits Portfolio Tasting.
It was being held in Center City Philadelphia at the
The Crystal Tea Room at the Wanamaker Building.

 

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Denise – this photo is for you!!
This is Philadelphia’s Famous Sculpture —
THE CLOTHESPIN —
It is common to make plans with friends & say
“meet me at the Clothespin”!
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 Capital Wine & Spirits Invite
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 One of the first wines we tried AND very much liked.
was a Chilean wine called Purple Angel by Montes.
The rep was telling us an interesting story about the wines
& how all the labels have an Angel.
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 this picture is for neighbor Roman —
he LOVES all Mark West wines!!!
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 hottie wine rep posing with a picture that is not him
but kind of looks like him
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 Tommy & I enjoying some Italian Wines
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 This is Lovey – she used to work at Capital Wine &
work the Tuesday night Carrabba’s Wine Tastings.
Now she is spreading her wings working with
Compass Box & Michelangelo.
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DiBruno brothers was there serving up some Prosciutto
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 our Tuesday night wine tasting group

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 Ti
to’s handmade vodka — they were making yummy drinks.
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 Tito’s cocktail with jalapeno – very tasty!!!
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 Tommy & me enjoying our Tito Vodka drinks!

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 this was a tasty spirit called 
TY KU Citrus Liqueur (it’s only 72 calories!!)

the World’s Only Illuminating Bottle™……..

 

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 Sean showing us his product – (with the camera flash!).

TYKU produces Sake & Liquers. tasty!

 

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 Tommy & Princess Helen – they were giving out these
tiaras at the Three Olives table.

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Stay busy, get plenty of exercise, and don’t drink too much. 
Then again, don’t drink too little. 

 ~Herman “Jackrabbit” Smith-Johannsen
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Sunday 9/18/11 Bobby G’s for lunch & the EAGLES

Sunday 9/18/11
Enjoyed a family lunch today at Bobby G’s BBQ.
Went to lunch with sister Pat, brother Larry & his two sons
“Little Larry” & Bryan

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Bobby G’s is located in Croydon, PA — that is considered Lower Bucks County —
it is a good 30 minute ride from our house in Ivyland — maybe a little longer.
Fortunately they just opened a location near us.
I like BBQ but Michael is not a huge fan so I’m glad I got the invite!
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It’s a cute little place & EVERYONE is super friendly….
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brother Larry, Bryan & “little Larry”…..
it was a family  affair!
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It was a small place but it worked fine for us.
We don’t need FANCY we just like good food!!!
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a little sampler — brisket, ribs & pulled pork
& a side of spicy bbq sauce.
NOT for vegetarians…..
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mac ‘n cheese
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Bryan got a deep fried snicker bar
which we all thought was “ok”
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We also tried their deep fried Oreo Cookies —
and they were pretty ridiculous — in a good way.
They kind of tasted like chocolate funnel cake.
Not something you want to eat everyday..
but tasty enough to try once!
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pig in the potty
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WINNING IS FOR THE BIRDS!!!

Sporting the new shirt Michael gave me…
we were heading over to our friends to watch
the EAGLES game…..
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Lambertville, NJ — picture from the car as we
drive over the New Hope, Lambertville Bridge.
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is is where all the floods were 2 weeks ago.
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BLAZE is getting to be a BIG puppy……

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John Wayne said that tomorrow is the most important thing in life.
Comes into us at midnight very clean.
It’s perfect when it arrives and it puts itself in our hands.
It hopes we’ve learned something from yesterday.
Every day we wake up and we have another choice to make.
 Remember:
 the things in your life that have power
are the things that you choose to give power to.

~ Dena Botbyl

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dare to be remarkable

always positive,

Helen 🙂

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Saturday 9/17/11 Brewfest at the German Club, Union Jack’s

Saturday 9/17/11

Today Hatboro Beverage ( www.hatbev.com )
hosted a Beer Tasting at the German Club
where we were last week for the Rotary Lobster Pot.

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REAL WOMEN DRINK BEER
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friends Joyce & Marybeth
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tapping a cask conditioned keg from Prism Brewing
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Marybeth having a taste from the freshly tapped keg
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Me  & Joe Gravenstine — He is my friend Mary’s brother
& he was IN THE BAND!
He plays for Shakin’ Not Stirred!
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Joe on the keyboard
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Joyce & her new friend Tom
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the German club members served all the beers
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Simon, Kim & Glenn —
the brains behind AARTVARK PRINTWORKS
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Burt – the owner of Hatboro Beverage cutting the rug!

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fun was had by all & now it was time to move on.
First stop was to hit an ATM for cash….where we saw THIS:
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Who watches CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM???
i encountered a PIG PARKER!!!
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We wanted to park to the left of this guy but couldn’t
because he was a PIG PARKER!
I put the sign on his window…. while he was IN the van.
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We were hungry & Marybeth wanted to try Union Jack’s because she
had never been there. They have a great beer selection & we like their wings
& cheesesteak quesadillas……
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Michael, Marybeth & Chris
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You look like I could use a beer. 
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Blind Pig IPA was our favorite
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they have a GREAT selection of beer on tap
– one reason we love coming here!!!!

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