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5 August 2011 Fish Friday

5 August 2011 Fish Friday
Our friend Michael from the bike club does Seafood Saturday each week.
He invited us to come for dinner but we couldn’t make it until November.
I asked if we could possibly to FISH FRIDAY instead….Fridays are better for us.
Michael & I with dogs in tow went over to Michael & Judith’s for dinner.

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Friends Judith & Michael
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Michael grilling the fish (shark) & veggies too
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Cheers! Fun night with friends.
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Shark with special cucumber/tequila salsa
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I was in charge of brining salad – I made a Caesar salad –
it is my Michael’s favorite
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most of the ingredients for making Caesar salad dressing
– it’s pretty easy to make
(i made it the night before sp the flavors would meld)

here is the recipe:
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I made a paste of the anchovies & garlic so it would blend better
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salad dressing was very tasty but there were a few tweaks
i would make next time I make it & I WILL make it again
as it was DELICIOUS
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Chester was trying to play with Judith’s 12 lb medicine ball
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We visited the fish we gave Michael for his pond.
They are all doing well & no casualties to date.
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Michael & Weasel  (she travels with her bed)

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“Cookery is not chemistry.

It is an art.

It requires instinct and taste

rather than exact measurements.”


– Marcel Boulestin

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always positive,

Helcha 🙂

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Caesar Dressing (with mayonnaise)

 Caesar Dressing (with mayonnaise)
Ingredients:
3 cloves garlic (chopped)
4 anchovy fillets (chopped)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice (or white wine vinegar)
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (use the THICK one – if you have it)
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup mayonnaise  (use more)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (use less)

Directions:
1. Mix everything in a bowl.

I liked making the garlic & anchovies into a paste
so it would mix better with all the ingredients.

I put in a jar when I was finished so I could
shake it up really good!

for finishing touches
sprinkle a GENEROUS amount of grated cheese
(traditional is parmesan – i use whatever is the fridge)
add croutons then dressing MIX it up & EAT!!!!

8.4.11 breakfast, bike police, dog toys

8.4.11 

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a GUS breakfast sandwich is always
good for the day after a late night…
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the bike police giving a ticket!
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Surprise Dog Toys from friend Novella in Arizona.

Weasel & Chester say THANK YOU!!!!
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Chester with his new toy

2 second video of Chester with his toy
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Weasel with her new toy
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Weasel really enjoying her dog beer bottle
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Chester wanted Weasel’s toy AND his toy too
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Who doesn’t it like a HUG?

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Life is like an overnight bag
 — if you try to cram too much into it,
something has got to give.
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always positive,

Helcha 🙂

http://helentdiehl.posterous.com/

Chester Video with toy

Wednesday 8/3/11 gym, Parc, Mayor Bob’s birthday

Wednesday 8/3/11

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this is what I do on Wednesday mornings
total body conditioning” –
cardio, lifting, abs…one stop shopping
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went to PARC Brasserie after work today
& met with a couple prospective customers.
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Chester getting ready for a PARTY!

~ It was our neighbor Mayor Bob’s Birthday today so I invited
a few neighbors over for a small celebration
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Me & Mayor Bob —
I’m holding his Birthday Candle
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neighbor Tanya, Mayor Bob & daughter Jenna
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not ready for photo photo
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Mayor Bob & all the girls!!!
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Debbie brought a new beer that most of us liked

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We know we’re getting old
when the only thing we want for our birthday
is not to be reminded of it. 

~Author Unknown
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Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional. 

~Chili Davis

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tuesday 8.2.11 Comcastic Volleyball

Tuesday 8.2.11

Michael set up the Volleyball net a few weeks ago at a company event.
The guys really liked playing so every Tuesday Michael has been setting up
a volleyball net for them & they play some pick up ball after work.
It’s FUN & encourages teamwork amongst the guys!

 

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Michael on net set up duty
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Michael Blocking
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It’s not “official” volleyball but Michael said they are getting better each week
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Mike Serving
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Jimmy “resting”
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Marty passing
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Jason & Mike
~the volleyball high five when the game is over

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Coming together is a beginning.
Keeping together is progress.
Working together is success.

– Henry Ford

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TEAM
T- Together
E- Everyone
A- Achieves
M- More

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8.1.11 needed a manicure & pedicure!! duck update…..

8.1.11
After the day at the beach Saturday I was in NEED of a manicure & pedicure.
I like going to WENDY in Center City – she is quick & thorough!

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Center City Nails is the place to go!
It’s nice & clean & inexpensive!
$25 for manicure & pedicure

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Wendy working her magic
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I got MESMERIZE for my manicure
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and went with Smokin’ Hot for my pedicure
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I saw this Hello Kitty bag at the train station –
i need of these — if you see one let me know!
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Duck Update — for those who do not already know.
“she didn’t make it”  😦
Sad
fast forward to get through sad times….

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Life is simple, it’s just not easy. 
~Author Unknown

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There is no finish line. 
 ~Nike advertisement

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Only a few things are really important. 

 ~Marie Dressler

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always positive,

Helcha 🙂

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