Monthly Archives: October 2025

…………………After the men’s competition was complete…out came the women!……..First, I will say most of them could use lessons from a “super model” or two on how to walk in HIGH HEEL SHOES! Many were NOT graceful….Personally, I don’t find very muscular women’s bodies attractive…..That said….the ones with more proportioned, smoother bodies looked good….and in the end they were the ones who won the top awards….I did notice, unlike the men, no one congratulated each other for winning….They just walked off without saying a word to each other…..I found the contrast between the men and women telling….The women are far more competitive with each other, while the men are there trying to do their individual best….Of course they are competing against each other, but they just seemed much more friendly with each other than the women….. The bottom right photo is of George and his son Stephanos……a future bodybuilder!

…………………….After the competition, Alicia, her husband Mike, Luke and I went to dinner at a restaurant called “ROLI” in West Haven Ct…….I really don’t know this area of Ct very well, but the restaurant was fully booked and the food was wonderful. I started with a mixed beet salad, then I ordered the special….Trout….which was incredible, along with mashed sweet potatoes….All wonderful…..for desert I had the “Saker” chocolate cake with a layer of apricot jam made famous in Vienna….YUMMY…. I was happy to see the poster of “LILLET”, one of my favorite drinks, which I did order…twice! It came with one GIGANTIC ice cube. The waiter explained that this one huge ice cube was better than a few smaller ones, because it melts slower and doesn’t dilute the drink as fast….I learned something new!…..Alicia, Luke and I are all clients of George, and it is Alicia and Mike that I am planning my trip to Europe with…..a NEW ADVENTURE!

……….TODAY QVC IS STILL RUNNING THE SALE!!!………AND THEY ARE OFFERING FREE SHIPPING & HANDLING ON EVERYTHING!!!!!

……………………..Just when I thought the garden was winding down……there was a sudden burst of new blooms…My garden is colorful again……and the BEES are buzzing, and going from flower to flower as if they know this is their last hurrah!

…………………A HEADS UP!!!!!…..There is a……BLACK FRIDAY DEAL DROP…..at QVC…….There is a wonderful SALE at QVC TODAY…….It’s OCTOBER…..and the HOLIDAYS aren’t that far away…..Before you know it you will be doing your Holiday shopping….so why not get a jump on it???!!!………Take advantage of the SALES when they come up…..Take a PEEK…..and be ahead of the game!