Tag Archives: California

“Well…Do You Feel Lucky?”

Posted on November 22, 2012 by thewineraconteur

I would venture to say any guy from my generation knows that question and the fellow that asked it.  The actor was known for paring his dialogue down and his raspy voice worked to great effect in the Dirty Harry … Continue reading →

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A Get Together of Former Classmates

Posted on November 19, 2012 by thewineraconteur

I recently got together with three other classmates, one I had gone from Elementary School through High School and the other two we went from Junior High to High School.  We were all in the same homeroom in Junior High.  … Continue reading →

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An Afternoon Dinner with Friends

Posted on November 14, 2012 by thewineraconteur

We had a nice dinner with some of Bride’s girlfriends and their spouses; they have stayed in touch since their initial times in Elementary, Junior High and High School.  The dinner was held at our house this time, so my … Continue reading →

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Baldos in Brownstown, Michigan and Apothic Red Wine

Posted on November 13, 2012 by thewineraconteur

The other night my Bride and I were guests along with about twenty others for a very nice dinner at Baldos in Brownstown, Michigan.  Actually I had stopped there once before prior to going to my second Junior High School … Continue reading →

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Morton’s

Posted on November 12, 2012 by thewineraconteur

The first time I went into a Morton’s restaurant, it felt like I was returning to an old memory.  If a restaurant can be designated either male or female, this restaurant would definitely be male.  From the décor and appointments … Continue reading →

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Dancing and Wine

Posted on November 8, 2012 by thewineraconteur

When my Bride and I were still dating we took dance lessons and were always looking for a place to practice.  Not far from where we bought our home, as we were getting close to the nuptials there was a … Continue reading →

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The Topper in Dearborn, Michigan

Posted on November 6, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Most people that know me can always spot me in a crowd, because I am always wearing a hat, it is a trademark for me I guess.  So The Topper was a natural for me.  Everywhere you looked there were … Continue reading →

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It’s the Pits

Posted on November 4, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Another one of our murder mystery nights, that was based in the Tigris-Euphrates Valley.  We furnished the game and the wine, but the dinner was held at one of our dear friend’s home.  She and one her girl friends love … Continue reading →

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