Tag Archives: California

Having Ms. Yoga for a Couple of Days

Posted on August 5, 2022 by thewineraconteur

After getting over the surprise retirement party, and as we were getting ready to pack up, which was unique, as normally we are the last to leave, as we are there to the end cleaning and straightening.  My Bride had … Continue reading →

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Dinner with The Caller

Posted on July 30, 2022 by thewineraconteur

I have to say, that The Caller did an admirable job navigating the pontoon boat on the lake.  The lake that they are on, is a private lake, and I don’t quite understand it totally, but it is like a … Continue reading →

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An Afternoon with The Caller

Posted on July 28, 2022 by thewineraconteur

Way back, before my Bride had retired, in fact, way back, the last time we were with The Caller and his charming wife, we made arrangements to have dinner with them.  The hardest thing to get from them, is a … Continue reading →

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Another Farewell

Posted on July 18, 2022 by thewineraconteur

We were enjoying our time at Boyne Mountain, my Bride was delivering her last reports at the board meeting and introducing her replacement. I was there for the fun, as always, since I have been able to attend as her … Continue reading →

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Dinner in Sault Ste. Marie

Posted on June 30, 2022 by thewineraconteur

After leaving Mackinac Island we arrived at Mackinaw City, and we did a bit of wandering in the city, before the next leg of our drive.  We had to cross the “Mighty Mac” or the “Big Mac” or the Mackinac … Continue reading →

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A Retirement Party on the River

Posted on June 22, 2022 by thewineraconteur

Not for me, I have been retired and in fact, we never even recorded the day or anything, it just kind of happened.  My younger brother retired and his wife had a surprise retirement party for him.  She did a … Continue reading →

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Fine Wine Source Club June 2022

Posted on June 20, 2022 by thewineraconteur

The month of June was the Trifecta for wine club selections as I also picked up from my local club The Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan.  I always enjoy the curated selection from my shop, and a chance to … Continue reading →

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ATOM Reserve Wine Club June 2022

Posted on June 16, 2022 by thewineraconteur

We received our second shipment of wine club wines this month from A Taste of Monterey Wine Club and we opted years ago to get their Reserve Wine selections.  I mean back when we started with the club, Michigan was … Continue reading →

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We Had Visitors

Posted on June 12, 2022 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and I live in a suburb that was originally a township.  I am not sure what the definition of a township is where you live, but originally in Michigan in meant thirty-six square miles or six miles by … Continue reading →

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Sometimes, We Get Touted

Posted on June 6, 2022 by thewineraconteur

Periodically, we get touted to try a restaurant, and a most of the time it happens to be a chain and I just don’t get that excited.  I guess it was all the years of being an independent retailer, so … Continue reading →

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