Lunar Eclipse 12/21/10
Did you happen to see the ECLIPSE Tuesday very early???
Multiple astronomical events lined up for a rare display
of synchronization as a total lunar eclipse overlaps with 2010’s winter solstice.
Early morning December 21, the full moon was darkened by Earth’s shadow
as our planet passes between it and the sun.
We got up at 2:30 a.m. for the Lunar Eclipse Vigil
This was probably about 3 a.m. or so…
Ta- Da — the total eclipse of the Moon —
isn’t there a song something like that??
Here is an ACTION SHOT of the Eclipse.
I hope you enjoyed today’s Science Lesson 🙂
12/20/10
Off to dog school – our last school day until next year!
– if you need dog training,doggie day care/boarding and MORE–
Canine Country is the place to go!! http://www.caninecountry.org/
Canine Country is the place to go!! http://www.caninecountry.org/
Who needs a PUPPY??
These are ADORABLE & need a home!!!
These are ADORABLE & need a home!!!
STELLA – a future classmate of Chester’s.
Stella on good behavior
Weasel weaseling in on Rusty’s mom –
getting some FREE PETS
getting some FREE PETS
the Sniffing Train….
imagine if WE greeted others this way……
imagine if WE greeted others this way……
One of the puppies NOT up for adoption
He had a little accident but he’ll recover fine
Puppies are ADORABLE!!!!
12/19/10
Our neighbor Vanessa invited us to go along with her & Ava & see a light display
they have at a nearby farm. We packed up the hot chocolate & went along!
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Don’t be afraid
to give up the good
for the great.
– Kenny Rogers
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always positive,
Helcha 🙂
http://helentdiehl.posterous.com/
Sunday 12/19/10
My friend Denise came over this morning. We were headed to
Lambertville, NJ (FULL MOON CAFE) for breakfast. From Ivyland
it’s about a 30 minute drive through beautiful Bucks County.
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Saturday December 18th, 2010
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Unfortunately, Adam was out of town for this year’s party.
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LOVE LOVE LOVE the sock monkey ornament
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all those with purple/red shirts….
neighbors Tanya, MB, Denise & Roman
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neighbor KIM & I with “traditional Black”
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Roman & our friend Pete from volleyball
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MAX!!!
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and Roman breaks ANOTHER wine glass…flagged!
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Denise on clean up duty
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Roman switched to beer…
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Criminally Bad Elf …….
wasn’t my favorite
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goodnight AVA!
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The little things are the most worthwhile:a quiet word, a look, a smile.
– Margaret Lindsey
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always positive,
Helcha 🙂
http://helentdiehl.posterous.com/
12/18/10
Each year our bike club does a gift ride.
One of the members dresses as SANTA & gives candy canes
to kids we see (which this year wasn’t many because it was freezing out,
literally). The ride ends at an orphanage where Santa distributes
toys to the children. The kids also get a pizza party & cookies.
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(12/18/10 ~ 20 mile ride today…
bringing 2010 total to 1,187 miles –
exceeding 2009 mileage of 1,174)
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I KNOW YOU!!!!
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Santa spreading holiday cheer to all the children
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Santa’s “reindeer”….
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Santa & Madeline at the orphanage
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We couldn’t stay for the party –
we were on a TIME SCHEDULE – as usual.
We heard it was lots of FUN 🙂
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You never know how much
you contribute to other people’s lives
simply by doing what you love best
with great enthusiasm and integrity.
~ Al Peterson (in a letter in Wine Spectator)
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always positive,
Helcha 🙂
http://helentdiehl.posterous.com/
12/17/10
My friend Mary invited us to a beer tasting at the country club where they she lives.
It was a no-brainer to say YES when we found it is was VICTORY Brewery.
We love VICTORY beers.
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Blue Bell Country Club – a good 30 minute drive from Ivyland.
www.bluebellcc.com
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Our neighbor DAN works for BIMBO –
we were hoping to surprise him… but I couldn’t
find him when I (sort of) crashed their party.
Later I found out it was another office that was
having their party (lame) that night.
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Jason was our STELLAR host this evening.
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He was great making knowledgeable recommendations re:the tasting.
We’re looking forward to our next tasting that
Jason is working regardless of what is being tasted!
(Terranova Wines??? http://www.terranovawine.com/)
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thank you for the photobomb Joe!!!!
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WHO has a ring like this??
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(joyce????)
I know I just saw one of my friends (& most likely
Picture of the Day reader) wearing one like this!
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ME with friend Mary & her friend Chris
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(with the ring!)
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Michael, Me, Joe
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(who happens to be friends with Michael’s brother)
Chris
(Mary’s husband) , MARY, Bob & Chris (with ring!)
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Jason stepped away so naturally I stepped in ……
I can’t help myself…
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back at the ranch… well Joe’s house the tasting continued.
Son Aiden, wife Rhonda, JOE, daughter Molly
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Molly & Jake
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we loved
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JAKE!!!!!
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neighbor Wale & me
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of course I forgot to get the pictures of the beer tasting
we continued with — I always remember “things” afterwards – ugh!
Fun was had by ALL & we are looking forward to our next
Blue Bell Country Club outing 🙂
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When you are content to be simply yourself
and don’t compare or compete,
everybody will respect you.
and don’t compare or compete,
everybody will respect you.
– Lao Tzu (570-490 BC)
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always positive,
Helcha 🙂
http://helentdiehl.posterous.com/
What would helen do? 