What would helen do?

August 19, 2015

Tuesday 8/18/15 gym, Weasel, grass volleyball practice, brother Michael…..

Tuesday 8/18/15

Ass Killers at the gym today

Weasel is notorious for stealing socks.
She doesn’t chew them. Just steals them.

Writing on the bathroom wall….

Lackadaisical …..

Word of the day at Volleyball this past weekend

Time for Volleyball practice!!

the referee tent!

A couple hours of practice.
Time to put the net away!

friend Sammy’s dog Chelsea.
Love a silver muzzle!

Brother Michael RIP

we got news today that my brother passed away.
I had 4 brothers & now only 3.

It’s a very odd situation because
I hadn’t seen brother Michael since
my mom’s funeral 27 years ago.
Not sure how I am feeling?
Indifferent I suppose.

walk away or try harder?

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Tomorrow is often the busiest day of the week.

~Spanish Proverb

August 18, 2015

8/17/15 Yianni’s Taverna Greek Wine tasting/ Luncheon, Tutto Metal Design

8/17/15

Today I partnered up with Athenee Importers,
Yianni’s Taverna & hosted a Greek Wine tasting/
luncheon for a few restaurant buyers.

Yianni’s offers a great atmosphere in addition
to traditional Greek Food.

http://www.yiannistaverna.com/

Learning about Greek Wine with Chris Badini
from Athenee Importers

http://www.atheneeimporters.com/

Grilled Watermelon

(with feta,onion, mint: YUM)

Klima Vidiano

Shrimp Saganaki

slow-baked shrimp, baked in a clay pot with roasted tomatoes & kaseri

Kalogeri Malagouzia

Thalassitis Assyrtiko

Cod Plaki

baked with vidalia onions, roasted tomato, parsley, garlic & potatoes

Chris (Athenee Importers)
& Melissa (buyer/owner Yianni’s)

sadly Melissa had to leave before dessert…..

Tsiakkas Commandaria

The world’s oldest name in wine

FUN was had by all.
We tasted Great Wines.
At Awesome Food.
& learned LOTS!

Stopped at brother Raymond’s studio on the way home.
He is creating a cool railing for a customer in New Hope.

http://tuttometaldesign.com/

deer visiting Raymond’s studio

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Always do more than is required of you.

George Smith Patton Jr. (1885-1945)

August 18, 2015

Sunday 8/16/15 Weasel, seashore…… visit from Dani Rae, Chester, Bowser

Sunday 8/16/15

Lazy Sunday Morning….Fuzzy Wuzzy Baby Weasel

Michael working on our deck

had to drive back down the shore to retrieve my handbag
that I inadvertently & lackadaisically left at Jose’s
Mexican restaurant the night before..

fortunately it’s only about an hour & it was a nice drive

Dani Rae came over for a visit just in time
for the Ice Cream man. Decision Time!

Playing in the pool with Mike

Diving in…..with help from Uncle Larry

Bowser, Weasel & Chester taking a break

Danny getting a squirt in the face

Dani Rae going for a bike ride!

Rolling on Chester. He doesn’t care!

Weasel saying goodbye!

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Enjoy your own life
without comparing it
with that of another.

~Marquis de Condorcet

August 16, 2015

8/15/15 Beach Volleyball in Pt Pleasant with JoAnna & Jose’s for dinner

8/15/15

Great American Volleyball Tour

Me & partner JoAnna

friends Edna, JoAnna & Mandy

SOMEHOW we did not make playoffs.
We had a tough net.
We were not lackadaisical.
The team that won the whole tournament
came off our net.

JoAnna with friend Dean (napping!)

JoAnna hi-jacked my phone & took some selfies

duck lips!

After volleyball we ate dinner at Jose’s in Spring Lake

neighbors Roman & Denise came to the beach
today & watched me play some volleyball.
Fun was had by ALL!!

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Success is not forever and failure isn’t fatal.

~Don Shula, football coach

August 16, 2015

8/14/15 Continental Tavern, New Hope, friend Tommy, Nektar, Susan,Leopard mobile

8/14/15

FRIDAY AUGUST 14th 2015

Pug photo for pug lover friend Shannon

Chester on a streak today

Portugal wine tasting (for work!)

Wine tasting at Continental Tavern

Restaurant week next week in Yardley

View of Mechanic street in New Hope

I’ve been using this new parking meter app in New Hope.
It’s great!

www.parkmobile.com

met up with friend Tommy

dog bar in New Hope

volleyball partner Joanna at the beach
getting a head start on the weekend!

Wine tasting at Nektar

Flight of Rose wines (mine!)

met up with friend Susan at Nektar

friend Dean took this photo of his Sprite
next to the Leopard Mobile

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Making yourself a better person
isn’t a gift you only give to yourself.
It’s a gift you give to the world.

~Eric Barker

August 16, 2015