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February 4, 2011

2/3/11 I LOVE SNOW, Recessitation Bag, Name Tag

2/3/11

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Can you see the writing in the snow??
I Heart Snow  — my friend Dave saw this on a
rooftop from his 21st floor office in
Center City Philadelphia
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the first day of my “experiment” of wearing a name tag…
10/29/07…… and I am still meeting people.
It has been an interesting journey….
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*stealth photo*
~just today on the train platform
the guy now seated next to the window
started talking to me about my name tag….
his name is Murphy…. I’m always meeting people……
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surprise present I got in the mail today —
thank you RICH 🙂

my friend Rich DiGirolamo sent it to me –
he promotes – Recess at Work —
Rich “puts the FUN back in job FUNction”…

Check out his website:
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Rich does MUCH MORE than Recess at Work.
take a peek at this……

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When you hold yourself accountable
to doing the things you know you should do,
you will distinguish yourself from the crowd.
  ~ Todd Smith

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What did life teach you yesterday?
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Train Trip, Sweden

Photograph by Vytautas Serys

This picture was taken in northern Sweden during a train trip to Abisko.
The idea was to capture the warm train going through chilly Lapland’s landscape.
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stupid police blotters

always positive,

Helcha 🙂

http://helentdiehl.posterous.com/

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February 2, 2011

2/2/11 Groundhog Day, meeting in NJ & ice storm

2/2/11

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Punxsutawney Phil made his prediction today…..

 
click on the above link to see wether we will have a long winter or
will Spring be here sooner than later?
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courtyard of the building where we had a meeting today
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we met here today:
New Jersey Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency.

Does anyone else have bond/fixed income needs??
We CAN help!!!!! Call me………
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We had a pretty brutal Ice Storm here in Ivyland
& the surrounding area
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it LOOKED really nice….
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but the ice caused quite a bit of havoc…
there were MANY accidents & power outages too.
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It’s not that cold….. things have warmed up
& it was in the 40’s today…..

always positive,

Helcha 🙂

http://helentdiehl.posterous.com/

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February 1, 2011

2/1/11 dog names, FRED, biking, igloo

2/1/11 

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Underdog

and the other one upstairs will be RUSTY!!

thanks everyone for your suggestions.

 

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fancy mailbox in our neighborhood…
they COULD just shovel the snow…
but i guess not…..
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this is REAL!!
Would you like a shot of BACON flavored syrup
in your cappuccino…..
I’m not so sure about this one….
maybe I need to do an experiment?
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people were asking me about my
“Pint of Water”- that was in my picture
when I went sledding on Saturday.
— he’s called FRED.
It’s really a nice size.
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as you know ….. I like to ride bikes…..
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We just signed up for a bike vacation in Maine
late in the summer. Anyone interested??
It’s not for beginners.
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cool photo of bike shadow.
I always like these….
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my friends son built this igloo – cool right?

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I want to learn to be happy even in those difficult and trying times.

 I won’t be happy FOR them (who likes problems?), just IN  them.

I need the soothing medicine of laughter when it hurts.

I want to learn that the time for joy is now, when I need it most.

Maybe it sounds silly, but I want to learn to rejoice in all things.
And If I’m doing that well,

it really doesn’t matter what I like to do for fun.

— Steve Goodier

http://stevegoodier.blogspot.com/2010/10/way-to-find-enjoyment.html

 

 

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January 31, 2011

1/31/11 dog statue, jerky, Q code,

1/31/11

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some of you may remember we have a
dog statue hanging on our wall
going upstairs
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it had a PUPPY — this dog is hanging on the
stairs leading to the soon to be finished
basement
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close-up of puppy.
I will take name suggestions……
both dogs are nameless
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got a new dehydrator to make jerky.
it was on sale 30% off.
Since we had to buy the floor model –
they gave us another 10% off.
Since i used my store credit card –
another 15% off….
they almost had to PAY ME to take it!
Kohl’s.
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Beef Jerky – not my best batch – but still tasty
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Q code – you’ve seen them – and wonder:
WHAT ARE THEY??
learn more here:

http://gigaom.com/apple/5-qr-code-readers-for-iphone/

 

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I not only use all the brains that I have
but all that I can borrow.
– Thomas Woodrow Wilson

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How would

an extra $1000 a month

change your life?

 

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cute dog:)
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if you don’t have enough people for a team –
you just build some!

always positive,

Helcha 🙂

http://helentdiehl.posterous.com/

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January 30, 2011

Sunday 1/30/11 Winter Festival & Sledding

Sunday 1/30/11

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Winter Festival 2011

This is about thirty minutes from Ivyland, PA
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Saturday they had a parade among lots
of other activities
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we started out with the pancake breakfast
held at the High School where Michael & I took EXCEL class
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pancakes, french toast, they also had scrambled eggs & sausage
lots of drink choices too
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neighbors Vanessa, Ava & Adam
~ walking down to the Ice Carving event
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Hippo Statue buried in snow
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carving a mule
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now it is time to go sledding at Belle Mountain
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Mary & Joyce wiping out
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JOYCE – belly sledding
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Adam, Vanessa & Ava
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here i come !!!
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Sledding is FUN
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Vanessa & Ava
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see the skier on the right?
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TOM having FUN!
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MARY
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Tom doing flips
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Michael buying girl scout cookies at the little store
in Washington’s Crossing Park.

What flavor girl scout cookies do YOU like??

 ALL the pictures from Sledding — ENJOY 🙂

always positive,

Helcha 🙂

http://helentdiehl.posterous.com/

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January 30, 2011

Saturday 1/29/11 Sledding, Union Jack’s

Saturday 1/29/11

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ready to go sledding.
I have a sled & pint of Water.
Sledding makes me thirsty!
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here I go
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wheeeeeee
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that was fun – let’s do it again
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maybe Chester wants to sled?
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sledding with Chester
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off to the market & we saw this….
What is it??
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a lady taking her pony for a walk….
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got some MEAT to make some beef jerky.
yum (for meat/jerky lovers)
yuck ( for vegetarians)
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a little shopping spree at Target.
Who goes to Target & doesn’t spend $$$?
It’s a challenge, really.
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later we ended up at Union Jack’s a favorite
pub/restaurant of ours.
I am “friends” with them on Facebook so I learn
about the newest beer that have on tap.
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tonight they were pouring
Ballast Point Sculpin IPA

& Dog Fish Head Burton Baton

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In all proper relationships there is
no sacri
fice of anyone to anyone.
– Ayn Rand

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Hugh Jackman  (for Sue)
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Hugh Jackman and his dog

always positive,

Helcha 🙂

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January 29, 2011

Friday 1/28/11 train, snow, wine,

Friday 1/28/11

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the train station @ 5:15 a.m.
-usually the train is waiting for passengers
(it is the first stop) but today
we had to wait for the train!
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it REALLY does fall – I’ve seen people get hit
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people — PLEASE dig out the fire hydrants!!!!!
it’s a no brainer…..
guess you don’t have to worry about that in
Florida, Arizona, Hawaii…..
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the train parking lot after work –
was literally a parking lot —
almost 20 minutes to get out…..
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wine i took to Taormina’s for dinner.
Michael gave it to me for my Birthday in 2009 🙂
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neighbor Chris coming into Taormina’s for pick up.
We all like this place!
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and here is a special offer for all….

pay $12.50 for a $25 certificate to be used at Taormina’s.
What are you waiting for ?? – get a few before the deal is over!!!
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snowman outside Taormina’s.
He was built during the first snow fall –
then got dumped on during the 2nd one….
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neighbors Chris & Melanie at the Black Tie Tailgate Party
at the Philadelphia Auto Show.
~ picture of the day friend Billy took this photo b/c he
recognized them from Picture of the day….

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What would life like be if we had
no courage to attempt anything?”
– Vincent Van Gogh

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how adorable is Hugh Jackman’s French Bulldog?

always positive,

Helcha 🙂

http://helentdiehl.posterous.com/

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