Wednesday 10/20/10
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I was confused today (obviously) & brought the wrong shoes
for class but the girls at the gym couldn’t
comprehend WHY I couldn’t just wear my bike shoes.
Now YOU know…..
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Met up with my friend VINNY.
See that cash in my right hand??
Vinny bought a couple of the Michael Buble tickets.
DO YOU NEED A COUPLE??
Let me know!! I have a few left.
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Me & my friend Joyce (
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SWF) – enjoying
a cup of Pumpkin Spice Coffee.
Joyce has “connections” at our bike club
& she was able to arrange an exchange of the
SMALL shirt i was going to give away.
Joyce is a LIFESAVER (like our friend Billy Scheneider).
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These are 3 cheese pierogies & they are AWESOME!
My brother Larry got the pierogies from the
“polish place”
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(Czerw’s Kielbasy) in Philadelphia.
http://www.kielbasyboys.com/
I cooked them – pan fried in a little butter. Tasty.
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we always like sauteed spinach with lots of garlic
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If you could erase one thing from your past,
would you?
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Sometimes there are people in your life
who are just not the right fit or who drain you dry.
It is fine to back off from them or even let them go.
It is fine to back off from them or even let them go.
http://www.marcandangel.com/2010/07/26/25-lessons-ive-learned-in-50-years/
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THIS is the most dangerous box. EVER.
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always positive,
Helcha 🙂
http://helentdiehl.posterous.com/
Tuesday 10/19/10
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(thanks Michael’s Mom!!!!)
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broke out a bottle of 2006 Ripassa by Zenato.
It was really VERY good.
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I bought this back
in June when I played volleyball with my partner Suzy.
We came in 3rd that week….
You KNOW every bottle in my cellar tells a story…..
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I ordered out of the ordinary & got a filet mignon Pannini –
It was QUITE delicious & would totally recommend it!
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Weasel modeling the Long sleeve shirt up for grabs.
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This is the FIRST year I really LIKED (a lot) the
t-shirts from the Covered Bridge Ride we did
on Sunday. BUT they were out of the size
I ordered (Med) and Large looked huge
so I took a small….. big mistake…..
Seriously what was I thinking???
Small???? LOL……….
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You know what that means?? I have a shirt up for grabs….
It is a (really) SMALL Long Sleeve Shirt.
I usually do – first come – first serve but this time:
I will randomly draw a name from those who want it.
hit me up tshirt wanters…….
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??? It???s okay.
It???s okay to want someone you can???t have.
It???s okay to want something more.
It???s okay to want someone you can???t have.
It???s okay to want something more.
It???s okay to cry when you???re hurt,
and it???s okay to stay mad at someone who hurt you.
Believe it or not, it???s always going to be okay.
That???s jus
t how it works.
That???s jus
t how it works.
Sometimes things don???t work out how you want them to,
and most of the time, it seems like they never will.
But eventually, everything is going to iron out some way or another.
But eventually, everything is going to iron out some way or another.
You just have to believe, keep your faith, and move on. ???
~ Kristian Carl
~ Kristian Carl
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What one need & one want
will you strive to attain in the next 12 months?
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One leg each.
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always positive,
Helcha 🙂
http://helentdiehl.posterous.com/
Read about my Vibram “experience”
Trying on the Vibrams
Day One
Been wanting the glove shoes FOREVER & now FINALLY got myself to Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) to investigate them.
I’ve heard only GOOD REPORTS about these nerdy looking “sneakers” so it would behoove me to do further research.
Lesson numero uno: make sure you try on the RIGHT size…. I couldn’t get the darn things ON. Don’t rely on the BIG foot
thing they have to measure you because it is inaccurate. Finally – sales chick says: maybe you should try the next size? Ya think?
Meanwhile – I imagine part of the GREAT WORKOUT that people tell you about regarding these shoes (?) is putting them ON!
I was sweating! THEN – you have to invite EACH toe into it’s own space. This little piggy goes here, this piggy goes in here….
and so forth. The experience improved once I was given the proper size & persuaded each toe to get into it’s own space.
Once I got the Vibrams on & each toe in place I was good to go. I was not 100% sold on them & was forewarned there is a
“getting used to” period. I didn’t think 20 minutes in the store was enough “getting to know each other time” so I took
the plunge, handed over a pile of cash & padded out of EMS sporting my new stylish (?) sock shoes – as I call them.
At this point we were off to Wegman’s for grocery shopping. I didn’t notice too many strange looks but I could feel them….
I wore them for a little longer & even took the dogs for a walk in them & they worked fine. The left little toe hurt a little but
other than that they were cool for our “first date”. I was not in love with them yet. They’re like a relationship.
They have to grow on you…. so it seems. Stay Tuned.
Showing off the Vibrams
Vibrams – Day two wearing
I was late for class tonight because I had to put on my “shoes”. No easy task with VIBRAMS.
Mind you – I generally wear Danskos which you just slip your feet into & go.
I wasn’t running anywhere – well – other than running late for school!
I just wanted to wear the vibrams so the toes/ feet could get used to the glove shoe.
I wore them tonight for maybe 4 hours. The little toe was OK this time but tonight my right big toe hurt a little.
“They” say it is normal to have initial rubbings/blisters but “once you get used to them”
allegedly is likened to a full blow LOVE AFFAIR. We’ll see…… verdict still out from this jury……
THE VIBRAMS!
Vibrams – day 3, 4 & 5 of ownership
Disappointingly I did not get the chance to bond with my VIBRAMS.
Wednesday night was Walleyball & I was afraid to make the plunge & wear them playing.
Then Thursday – which was actually my day off from life as I know it –
I FORGOT to wear them & <gasp> actually just walked around the house barefooted!!!!
Friday, as the Wine Cruise expert, I felt Vibrams were inappropriate footwear…..
Vibram Relationship continued DAY 6
Today would be a true test — truer than any day in the past.
I took the plunge & wore the VIBRAMS to a day long outing…..a beer tasting.
I figured if they DID start hurting I would never even know. EUREKA! they are getting easier to put on.
I don’t even sweat anymore. The “problem piggy” is always the the baby toe. I think it just does not like to be alone?
In any case, the day long wearing of the glove shoes went swimmingly well.
I thought that description would be accurate as the Beer Tasting was held at a Swim Club.
I wore them ALL DAY long & really just towards then end of the day after 7 hours the big toe started rubbing a little.
Haven’t worn them running YET. I suppose that will be the real test.
I’ll try them inside (on a treadmill) and outside running with the dogs.
After that report I promise to end this silly DEAR DIARY adventure……..
Running on the Treadmill with the VIBRAMS
FIRST – the stupid Vibrams are STILL a PITA to get on. I swear that pinky toe gets lonely & thus resists getting into it’s own space.
Oh, if only I had my own space… that pinky toe doesn’t know how good it has it!
anyways…today was the day to RUN in the Vibrams – indoor on a treadmill.
It was ok – a little odd at first as you strike with the ball of your foot vs the heel when you wear “sneakers” (running shoes).
They did not make me jump higher or run faster. My feet/legs/calves all felt fine after a 2 mile run.
I usually do 3 miles but I was time deprived today & besides, “they” say you should do less than your “normal” distance.
Good to report – no blisters. The past few times I wore them I had “rubbing” issues with a few of the toes (but never blisters).
I stand by the status response when someone inquired about the vibrams today:
“I walked all day in them at the beer fest Saturday that was fine. Running today in the vibrams was ok.
nothing to write home about. I don’t get people’s “love affair” with them.
I don’t HATE them but I’m certainly not going to marry them!”
Stayed tuned for “running outdoors with the dogs while wearing the Vibrams”.
This picture has NOTHING to do with the Vibram Story.
I just think it is an ADORABLE picture of Weasel 🙂
I just think it is an ADORABLE picture of Weasel 🙂
Monday 10-18-10
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my old boss of almost 20 years.
I was being “carrier pigeon” for a friend –
picking up something from AL & delivering it.
We always give people nicknames – we used to
call AL fat pants – or sometimes just “pants”…..
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WHO needs AWESOME seats to the Michael Buble’ concert?
Hit me up & I’ll hook you up!!!
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my friend saw this Dog Driver today at Taco Bell.
thanks for sharing Vinny.
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(there is actually a co-pilot too, you can see him
if you look closely at the passenger seat)
we’d have been given better instructions.
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Canine Country – where we go every Monday Night.
Dog School. Chester is most improved dog
in the History of Canine Country!!
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Chester before jumping thru the hoop.
He does pretty good at the agility challenges.
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Life is simple.
If it was complicated,
we’d have been given better instructions.
~ Jim Donovan
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lunch thief!
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What are you sure of in your life?
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always positive,
Helcha 🙂
http://helentdiehl.posterous.com/
Sunday 10/17/10
This is the 30th year our Bike Club has organized the
Covered Bridge Ride. Cyclists can chose between
five great routes — 20, 30, 33, 50 or 63 miles.
We aspired to the 33 mile ride – it was quite Hilly!
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10/16/10
Each year our little borough of Ivyland holds a hay ride/bonfire in October.
Tonight we went over with a few neighbors.
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named GEORGIA) –
she was very friendly & popular with all the kids
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neighbors Ava & Adam
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that’s my friend DAVE’s house – he lives near where the
Hay Ride was taking place.
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neighbors Dan, Kaylie & Sophie
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GEORGIA 🙂
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neighbor Kim helping Kaylie roast a marshmallow
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our firefighters on call.
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Dave is on the right – it was his house we saw earlier)
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Roasting Marshmallows at the Bonfire
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always positive,
Helcha 🙂
http://helentdiehl.posterous.com/
Saturday 10/16/10
A few of the neighbors got together & attended the annual
Brewfest in Newtown, Pa – about 20 minutes from Ivyland.
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http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/199/29619
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let’s just say this was an interesting combination
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mmmmm FOOD….. famous philly cheesesteak
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Beer Tastings….. a family activity…..
no doubt this is Father & Son.
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(used my stealth mode on my camera)
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Beer Tastings have no AGE LIMIT
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(well, no upper limit – you DO have to be at least 21)
another Stealth Photo… i love that setting!
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I NEED that leopard vest… any idea where I can get one?
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OPERATION MOVE THE TABLE IN THE SUN…..
again, and again and again and again…….
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FUN was had by ALL 🙂
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Marybeth – our designated driver & ME
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a little crazy ride home………….
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always positive,
Helcha 🙂
http://helentdiehl.posterous.com/
What would helen do? 