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What you should do when calling 9-1-1April is National 911 Education Month. If the 9-1-1 center is busy and your call is not answered within 15 seconds, you will hear a recording indicating that operators are busy. STAY ON THE LINE, do not hang up and call back. http://bit.ly/49F6hb5 http://joinmoco911.comThis is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement.  Orchids, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 1178Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Molly the Lifesaver Meet Molly, the 8-year-old Labrador who saved her family from a fire in their Montgomery County home! Alerting them to call the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Squad just in time, Molly proved that sometimes heroes have four legs and a tail. She's not just a pet; she's a lifesaver. https://ow.ly/XlEN50RiXZ0This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement. Orchid, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania USA IMG 4342Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Gaithersburg Farmers Markets, April 18 & 20CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE!     CASEY FARMERS MARKET 810 South Frederick Ave   WINTER SEASON Select Thursday 11 AM - 2:30 PM   April 18 ____________   CURRENT CASEY MARKET VENDORS   SEE THE FULL SCHEDULE OF FOOD TRUCKS HERE!   Nomz Food Truck: Best Persian food truck in the DMV!   Black Horse Kettle Corn: The perfect salty and sweet snack.   Bread & Cupcakes: Fresh breads, hearty soups, and tasty treats.   Calypso N 'Roux: Frozen prepared chicken, meats, fish, seasonings and juices.   Gram's Jam's LLC: Homemade jams, apple butter and honey.   Izaak Walton League of America: Historic conservation organizations working to achieve practical policies that balance conservation and sustainable use of natural resources.    Saints Row Brewing: Locally craft...
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Prescription Drug Take Back Day, April 27The Gaithersburg Police Department is gearing up for Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 27! Safely dispose of old or unused prescription medications by dropping by our police station at 14 Fulks Corner Avenue between 10am and 2pm.Info: https://gburg.md/takebackdayThis is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement. Kentlands Photowalk + Imagination, Color Edited for our Imagination Series, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA 2930 ACanon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Bulk Trash Pick Up in Kentlands, Thursday, Jan. 8th   Bulk trash items are collected by the City of Gaithersburg crews on your first recycling day of the month. The first Thursday of each month is the normal bulk trash pick up date for homes in Kentlands. When your bulk trash pick up day falls on a holiday when City offices are closed, bulk items will be picked up on the same day the following week. Bulk trash was not picked up on New Year's Day, but will be picked up Thursday, January 8, 2015.   Longwood Gardens, Conservatory Display IMG 1715 Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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A Longwood Christmas, Longwood Gardens IMG 1689   A Longwood Christmas, Longwood Gardens, IMG 1689 Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Police Warn of Surge in Phone Scams   Montgomery County, Maryland detectives say be wary of someone calling to say a friend or relative is hurt or jailed and needs money sent. An ongoing scam – a phone call claiming a relative or friend has been jailed or injured and needs money – has resurfaced in the past week, say Montgomery County Police. Police Warn of Surge in Phone Scams Here’s what police say to do if you receive a telephone call you believe is a scam: Do not provide information over the phone. Scammers often ask leading questions to retrieve information from you. Often, you do not realize that you are giving them valuable information. Scammers create a sense of urgency. Slow down and ask the caller for detailed information and a contact number. Tell the caller you will call the...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Forbidden White Ale    Richmond’s Hardywood Park Craft Brewery and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts partnered to brew a special beer in honor of the current exhibition, Forbidden City: Imperial Treasures from the Palace Museum, Beijing, on view through January 11, 2015.  The Belgian white ale named Forbidden is infused with Asian dragon fruit, a first for the brewery. “We wanted to focus on creating a beer that would bring elements from the realm of the Forbidden City,” Hardywood Head Brewer Brian Nelson said. “Although peculiar looking, dragon fruit lends a pleasant sweet flavor and subtle aroma. In a Belgian white ale, dragon fruit complements the wheat overtones in the ale and changes the color to a bright pink.  
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
A Heart to Heart Message   I was reading a recent blog by Patricia Feager, Let's Talk Heart to Heart, and one of the comments that got my attention was made by Debbie Reynolds. Take a moment to read her message because the warning could save your life.  All of us need to pay close attention to our personal health and many of us need to pay especially close attention to the condition of our heart. If one of your goals for the new year is to get more exercise, you may want to also schedule an appointment for your physical examination. “I remember walking on my treadmill and feeling some discomfort and wondering what it was. I eased up on my walking and decided it was exercising too soon to eating a meal. Then it continued other times whenever I walked on the treadmill no matter if I had e...
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Book Recommendation: The Lighthouse by P.D. James   You probably read recent reports about the November death of the well known English author P. D. James. She wrote 20 books and I have only read a few of them. So, I have decided to do some catch up reading. I just finished reading The Lighthouse (2005) and recommend this and her other books for your reading list.   About the Book A secure and secluded retreat for the rich and powerful becomes the setting for an unsettling series of murders. Combe Island off the Cornish coast is a restful haven for the elite. But when one of its distinguished visitors is found hanging from the island’s famous lighthouse in what appears to have been a murder, the peace is shattered. Commander Adam Dalgliesh is called in to handle the sensitive case, but ...
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Units Sought for the Gaithersburg St. Patrick's Day Parade   The 15th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade will wind through the streets of Rio Washingtonian Center on Saturday, March 14 starting at10 a.m. Community groups and other organizations are invited to participate. Past units have included Celtic dancers, bagpipe bands, schools, clowns, fire trucks, equestrian groups, service organizations, and more. The parade is presented by the City of Gaithersburg in partnership with the Harp and Shamrock Society of Gaithersburg, the Peterson Companies, Rio Washingtonian Center, and 94.7 Fresh FM. Application forms are available here.    Chrysanthemums and Coleus, Longwood Gardens IMG 0250 Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Orchids    These orchids were part of a conservatory display during one of our recent visits to Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. This is one of our favorite travel destinations.   Orchids, Conservatory Display, Longwood Gardens IMG 1596 Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Saturday Blogging Beverage: The Poet Oatmeal Stout   The Poet Oatmeal Stout brewed by New Holland Brewing Co., LLC in Holland, Michigan is one of my favorite beverages to enjoy while blogging in the late afternoon. This is a dark beer with a rich roasty malt character. Give it a taste test and you will add it to your shopping list for your next party.  This blog has no commercial purpose. My series on Blogging Beverages is solely for personal enjoyment. New Holland, of course, will be happy if you try and enjoy many of their labels.  
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Gaithersburg Winter Indoor Flea Markets   Sell gently used or new household items, clothing, children's items, collectibles, and more at Gaithersburg's Winter Indoor Flea Markets. They take place on Saturdays, January 10, February 7 and March 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.in Building #6 at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds. Vendor spaces are $20 each for residents and $25 for nonresidents. Admission to the markets is free. Find an application form here.   Chrysanthemum Festival, Longwood Gardens IMG 0258 Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Congratulations to Pinky & Pepe's Grape Escape   Kentlands area residents enjoy the Friday night wine tasting and Saturday night beer tasking at Pinky & Pepe's Grape Escape. These events provide good times to see friends and neighbors and to enjoy the music. However, the work of Pinky and Pepe goes far beyond wine and beer tastings. The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce selected Pinky & Pepe's Grape Escape to the Small Business of the Year Award. This award recognizes the small business that demonstrates success, community involvement and excellent customer relations.  
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Street Smarts for Real Estate Agents, Safety Seminar   If you missed the previous safety seminar at Village Settlements, you now have the opportunity to attend the program on one of the January dates. If you are in real estate, personal safety should be a high priority as you face the challenges of a new year. Call today to reserve your seat. Leslie Childs will be happy to hear from you.   Village Settlements, Inc. invites you to an IMPORTANT FREE SAFETY SEMINAR: Street Smarts for Real Estate Agents A program designed for the Real Estate Professional and the unique dangers that they encounter on a daily basis. Presented by Tom Norris of Guaranteed Rate (and former full contact martial artist) -Learn the dangers of an open house -How to protect yourself when meeting prospects -Your car—y...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Green Wall   This is the Green Wall at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. This is the passageway to some of the nicest individual restrooms that you will find in a public facility. The Green Wall has been featured in the national competition for restrooms.  Regular travelers know that a trip can be made much more pleasant when the restroom facilities are beyond expectations. This is also a wonderful demonstration of vertical gardening.   Green Wall, Longwood Gardens IMG 1604 Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Gingerbread Magic at A Longwood Christmas   Longwood Gardens, in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, is a very special place to visit at any time of the year.  The 1,000+ acres of gardens and the very large Conservatory are wonders to behold when filled with beautiful flowers and plants. The annual event during the Christmas and New Year's holiday period is called A Longwood Christmas. Enjoy the gingerbread pictures.   Happy New Year! A Longwood Christmas - Gingerbread Ornament IMG_2273 A Longwood Christmas IMG_2252 A Longwood Christmas - du Pont House in Gingerbread IMG_2262 A Longwood Christmas - Gingerbread Conservatory IMG_2253 A Longwood Christmas IMG_2256 Photographs by Roy Kelley.  Canon PowerShot G11 camera. Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs  
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Holidays at Longwood Gardens Happy New Year! Make this your best ever year!   A Longwood Christmas, Longwood Gardens IMG 1648 A Longwood Christmas, Longwood Gardens IMG 1647 Photographs by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Be careful with the disposal of fireplace ashes   The Montgomery County Fire Department received a call saying a house was on fire. When they arrived, a wood fence was on fire and the fire had not yet reached the house. The cause was improperly handled fireplace ashes. This could have become a major fire during the holidays. Be very careful with your disposal of fireplace ashes. The fire department recomends a metal container with a cover. Lakelands, Gaithersburg, Maryland Photograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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VERMICELLI AL CAVIALE  (Vermicelli with Caviar)    When I mentioned what we were having for our New Year’s Eve dinner, some asked for the recipe. Chef Dolores provided this recipe.     1 pound vermicelli  ( a very thin spaghetti) 1/4 pound of butter, soft 4 ounces caviar Juice of 1/2 lemon Cook vermicelli al dente.  Have a large hot bowl at hand with the soft butter in it.  Lift the pasta directly from its boiling pot into the bowl, draining it over its pot before forking it into the bowl.  It must be hot, and it must be al dente.  Have 4 or 6 hot soup bowls ready.  Now mix the caviar into the pasta in its bowl, tossing well with wooden forks. Add the lemon juice and toss again.  Serve immediately in the hot soup bowls.  Serves 4  to 6. (I have successfully halved this recipe to serve 2...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Wildlife Tree, A Longwood Christmas    The 1,000+ acres of gardens and the very large Conservatory are decorated for the holidays for A Longwood Christmas at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.   A large tree in front of the Peirce du Pont House was decorated as a Wildlife Tree. What is a Wildlife Tree?  Decorate a tree of your own with hand made edible ornaments that will be enjoyed by your feathered and furry friends and you will have a Wildlife Tree.  It is fun to see the birds and animals as they eat the ornaments and it will provide opportunities for some photographs that you will want to share.   Happy Holidays!  Happy New Year! Wildlife Tree at Longwood Gardens IMG_2510 Squirrel at the Wildlife Tree at Longwood Gardens IMG_2512 Wildlife Tree at Longwood Gardens IMG_...
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
SoberRide is available tonight   It is a good idea to have a designated driver if you will be partying. If you do have a little to much to drink, call SoberRide for a safe way to get home.  You could end up in jail for drunk driving if you make the wrong choices. Be safe and have a Happy New Year!  
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