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September 8, 2011

Tuesday September 6th 2011 a new beginning for Helen & Michael’s Birthday

Tuesday September 6th 2011

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every end is just a new beginning
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The Comcast Building at 6:30 a.m.
I’m usually in the gym at this time not outside.
My boss needed me in early for a 7 a.m. meeting…..
yay. after vacation & a holiday weekend….
B
He wanted to let me know he was TERMINATING me!!
Wait — listen to why….
“poor performance” & “behavior issues” —
WHAT???  He MUST have confused me with someone else
as I am an OVER ACHIEVER with a Positive Attitude!!
Well ——

THIS MOMENT IS AN OPPORTUNITY!!!!

~ will send my resumes in another email
HELP please Picture of the Day readers –
i need a job!!!
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friend Joyce brought me flowers to cheer me up!
thank you Joyce!
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Danny asked me to pick up a case of beer for Michael’s
birthday present …Hatboro has the beer Michael drinks!
West Coast Green Flash IPA
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Michael got TWO of the same cards —-
funny right???
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neighbor’s Roman & Denise wanted to take
Michael out for a birthday dinner.
We went to Taormina’s & checked out their new menus!
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Mozzarella en Carozza – a special appetizer which is to die for!
You HAVE to share this plate of deliciousness…..

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Neighbor Deb came over later and we had a mini beer tasting
to celebrate Michael’s birthday
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Special Old Bitter Ale
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Labrador Lager — cute label mediocre beer
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Bear Republic Stout
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Bengali Tiger

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“Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle,
 and the life of the candle will not be shortened.
Happiness never decreases by being shared”

~ Buddha

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September 8, 2011

Monday 9/5/11 Labor day…..rather "non labor day", Ted’s, Mudslides

Monday 9/5/11

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danny diehl saw this guy driving down the road
with the dog’s head out the window….
He knows I love the IDITAROD & dogs so
he snapped & sent the photo to me!
Guess the dog does not mind torrential rain?
This guy lives up the road in Pipersville –
he is from Alaska & does dog sledding
here when he can
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today was a day to relax.
after logging about 200 miles last week
our bodies were ready for a break.
I sat on the back deck & read while watching
the threatening skies….
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our house it like a vacation home –
i don’t know we don’t stay here more often!
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every year we go to Ted’s Montana Grill for
Michael’s birthday which is actually tomorrow (9/6/11)
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They were BUSY!!!  We always like to sit at the bar
& watch them cook. That way we get a show with the meal.
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of course I had to sign the bill with:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICHAEL!!!
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enjoying an after dinner mudslide
on our front porch

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Life can sometimes be arbitrary and unfair, and yet your authentic purpose and intention give you the upper hand.
Do your very best no matter what, and your positive, living purpose will surely prevail. Ralph Marston
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always positive,

Helcha 🙂

http://helentdiehl.posterous.com/

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September 8, 2011

Sunday 9/4/11 on the road again……headed home

Sunday 9/4/11

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we stopped at a diner on the way home.
Mount Kisco diner in Mt Kisco, NY
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“There’s a lot of mediocre Mexican food in Mt. Kisco, but this is a surprising exception:
The diner on Main St. (Rt. 117) in downtown Mt. Kisco has great huevos rancheros with chorizo. Good beans, good salsa, excellent chorizo.”

I concur with the above review!!
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how could I NOT take picture of this sign in a store front?
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Chester & Weasel soooooo happy we were HOME!!
as we were ……….
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for dinner brother Larry treated us to Tomato Pie at Tony’s!
Good Food, good company, good times!!
Thank you Larry 🙂
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Chester finally relaxing now that we are home.
He missed us!!!
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nothing like sleeping in your own bed…..
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SMILE because it happened…….

I hope everyone enjoyed our Maine Adventure
as much as I enjoyed sharing it with YOU!!!

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September 7, 2011

September 3rd 2011 last day in maine, massage, portland

September 3rd 2011

ZERO miles ridden today – woo hoo!
After a week of riding up & down hills but feeling like it was more UP than down
it was time for a relaxing day – i mean we are on VACATION!!
This was our last day in Maine & I scheduled a massage with Nikki.
It was soooooo great. IN fact – I’d recommend traveling to Maine
JUST for one of her massages!!!!  really!

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Call Nikki for a great massage!

Nikki also has a paper called The Good News-paper 
A Quarterly Publication that prints only positive press!!!

I sense a collaboration of some sort!!!
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We went into town for our last meal in Maine!
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the table behind us inspired me to order this.
the picture was better than how it tasted!
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paired with a red wine blend –
perfect way to end the trip!
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back at the hotel saying goodbye to our friend
Jim Belushi!
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Joyce & me with Roger ride leader!!!

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              What was hard to bear is sweet to remember. 

        – a Portuguese proverb

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always positive,

Helcha 🙂

http://helentdiehl.posterous.com/

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September 5, 2011

Friday 9/2/11 only 22 miles today – Acadia National Park

Friday 9/2/11

 

 

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One of the scenic overlooks at Acadia.
We only rode 22 miles today – which was literally
like a ride in the park compared to the last
few days of biking….
B
At lunch we sat at the table next to
ride leaders/trip organizers Roger & Suzie
& the two support guys (2 Johns!).
I suggest to buy them lunch – they were
SO SURPRISED — of course I had to sign
the check with the Tour Name!!
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poolside margaritas after a “leisurely ride” –
the first day of really having a chance to
relax for a couple hours.
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Traditional Maine Lobster dinner —mmmmmmm!!
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there is NO SOMEDAY…..
just do it ~ NOW!
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so i go back to being me…….
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September 5, 2011

Thursday Sept 1st, 2011 Cadillac Mountain

Thursday Sept 1st, 2011

My Facebook post AFTER biking up
CADILLAC MOUNTAIN:

We biked 5 miles up & then down Cadillac mountain in Acadia National Park today.
If we DROVE that route in advance there is not a chance I would have attempted it.
It was quite challenging & one of the hardest things I’ve ever done in my life.
so there!
Do what you think you can’t.

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biking up Cadillac Mountain
(with jet assist, of course)
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the mountain was HIGH – especially when riding UP it
on a BICYCLE!!!!
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Yoga on Cadillac Mountain
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Joyce & Me at the Summit.
WE rode 42 miles today….
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Lompoc Cafe – dinner choice for tonight
thanks neighbor Deb who ate here last month
& recommended it
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their Specialty dish — mussels Dijon —
worth the trip to Maine!

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Don’t live down to expectations. 
Go out there and do something remarkable. 
~Wendy Wasserstein

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Success comes in cans, not cant’s. 

~Author Unknown

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just turn the page & keep on going…….

always positive,

Helcha 🙂

http://helentdiehl.posterous.com/

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September 5, 2011

Wednesday 8/31/11 Camden, Maine to Fort Knox then Bar Harbor, ME

Wednesday 8/31/11

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today we rode 42 miles from Camden, Maine to
Fort Knox in Prospect, ME
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mmmmm Mountain Dew keeps you going
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Yoga at Fort Knox while waiting for our bust to
take us to Boothbay Harbor
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downtown Bar Harbor, Maine
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