Wednesday 7/28/10
Michael & I are competing in a Race this Saturday –
City Chase http://www.citychaseusa.com/events/view/65
It’s kind of like the AMAZING RACE they have on TV – but
we are doing the race in Philadelphia not another country
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City Chase motto:
“Do MORE in six hours
than your friends will do all summer.”
Yesssssssss……..
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Marko & Me — i was FIRST to pick up packet —
I came early…. it was right across the street
from my office — that I may or may not
soon have….. job drama continues….
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I wanted our team name to be boobs n balls
but we went with TEAM OP2MIST!!!
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Because the truth is, every time you take a big risk in your life, no matter how it ends up, you’re always glad you took it.~ kristian carl
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shelter dog
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Yesterday’s Picture of the Day was LABELED Tuesday —
even though it was really MONDAY PotD …. 7/26/10
It’s what happens when I get behind in Picture of the day & I have to play catch up.
did you know……….I haven’t missed a day in FOUR years.
Only one picture of the day subscriber caught my SNAFU.
Apologies in advance if I ruined anyone’s day.
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Tuesday 7/27/10
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(about 20-30 minutes from Ivyland)
http://www.yelp.com/biz/buhos-mexican-restaurant-lambertville
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Buho means OWL in Spanish
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OWLS all over the restaurant
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They had this table of Mexican Candy –
that’s a little different for a restaurant
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Pat & Michael studying the menu
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Homemade chips & salsa
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queso fundido appetizer –
cheese with chorizo
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a patron candy shopping
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my taco dinner – it was delicious but could only eat ONE
since we had the chips, salsa & fundido
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Maria (the owner’s mom) showing us the dessert tray
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We stopped here to pick up a gift card.
We LOVE RICK’s for Italian food.
It is also in Lambertville, NJ.
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spider we saw in a store window
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Your attitude toward change
is one of the most important measures
of determining whether you can be happy.
— Steve Goodier
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If we all threw our problems in a pile
and saw everyone else’s,
We’d grab ours back.
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Monday July 26th 2010
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Sunday 7/25/10
Our friend’s Patte & John invited us over for Sunday afternoon lunch.
We got to see their pictures from their recent vacation to Alaska.
Another place to add to my list…..of place TO GO!
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http://www.casanuestra.com/wines/
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DC kitty
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Patte & John — holding the present they got me!
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THANK YOU for thinking of me!!!!
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Smoked Salmon flavored Vodka!!!
so far recipe ideas (thanks Bruce) are:
Bloody Mary’s
Vodka Rigatoni
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Anyone have other ideas????
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We had brutal storms here earlier in the day but it cleared up.
Sister Pat & I made a last minute decision to attend the 60’s Musical Review
at our new favorite Outdoor Theater in Washington’s Crossing Park.
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it’s about a 1/2 hour from Ivyland
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Pat buying my ticket since I’m going to be out
of a job soon….. I’m the new charity case.
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Snacks we brought
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the first set included a lot of Beach Boys plus lots others
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It was really FUN!
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ELVIS!!!!
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I have more photos…. I’ll send lin
k later…..
just in case you are interested……
always positive,
Helcha 🙂
http://helentdiehl.posterous.com/
Saturday 7/24/10
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Today my partner Diana & I played in a Grass Tournament
in Limerick, Pa – about 45 minutes from Ivyland.
It was supposed to be 99 degrees – it was HOT!
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That’s John Emmell the tournament director for
the “Norristown Crush” – he runs a nice tournament
for the players.
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tournament was well attended
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that’s my partner Diana in the blue shorts & white tank
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it’s a big Juniors tournament – in addition to the
regular divisions. We had 13 teams in our division.
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Diana stretching before a match
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Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!!
We won $140 – woo hoo —
does that mean we are Pro’s??
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CHER needs a home & so does Sonny (no picture)
anyone know of someone who can adopt a kitty??
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Nobody succeeds beyond his or her wildest
expectations unless he or she begins with some
wild expectations.”
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Cat owns DOG & his house………
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7/23/10
My volleyball partner Suzy & I just play volleyball
& don’t socialize much – mostly b/c of family /geographic reasons.
She has 3 daughters under 5 & we live about an hour away from each other.
Tonight we made dinner plans at her favorite restaurant in Bordentown, NJ –
Oliver’s Bistro about 45 minutes from us in Ivyland, PA.
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tasty Caesar Salad
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Truffle Mushroom Bruchetta
Boursin Crouton, Baby Arugula, Balsamic Reduction.
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Truffle Mushroom Bruchetta was SO RIDICULOUSLY delicious…..
I could have it for App, Entree & dessert!
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Filet Mignon
Truffle Mashed Potato
Vegetable Ratatouille, Beef Red Wine Sauce
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All desserts are made in-house by the pastry chef.
Ricotta cream cheese cake
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Peach cobbler with berries
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Key Lime Tart
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Dessert — dogfish 120 – it’s quite the aperitif!
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If you don’t speak, you won’t be heard.
~ Cal Quinn
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if you live anywhere near Bordentown – make the trip to Oliver’s.
You will NOT be disappointed!!!
always positive,
Helcha 🙂
http://helentdiehl.posterous.com/
Thursday 7/22/10
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They do lamb, chicken or falafel sandwiches/platters.
only $3 for a sandwich & $5 for a platter.
It was tasty.
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My friend CHRIS stopped by my office for a visit.
Chris just retired from the Air Force after 25 yrs
(Monday picture of the day). WHO IS HIRING????
I have an eligible candidate here……
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THERE — IT’s FIXED……
saw this on Market street today!
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FROGS in our pond!!
Michael has been upset b/c we can never keep frogs –
this year we counted 5!!
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FACTS I learned about frogs:
1.) They are VERY SHY.
2.) They CHIRP when they jump in the water.
(WHO knew this? frogs CHIRP???)
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danny took this photo – it’s hard to get their picture –
refer to above number one fact I learned about FROGS…
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I rode with the boys tonight……23 miles.
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the girls ditched me (beaches!)
It wasn’t easy. but i did it.
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it’s been VERY VERY HOT here…..
this weekend (just in time for volleyball…)
the forecast is for 99 degrees & SUNNY! yay
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The difference between fiction and reality?
Fiction has to make sense.
-Tom Clancy
-Tom Clancy
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here’s a question for you…….
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Would you rather
lose all your old memories or never be able to make new ones?always positive,
Helcha 🙂
http://helentdiehl.posterous.com/
What would helen do? 