Tag Archives: Meritage

My Bride’s Annual Ladies Christmas Party

Posted on December 9, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Long before I came on the horizon my Bride has had a Ladies Christmas Party.  Some have been attending since the first one and that is several decades ago.   It is a pleasure watching her drive herself to a frazzle … 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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No VI Chophouse –Novi and Le Clos

Posted on September 18, 2012 by thewineraconteur

No VI Chophouse and the City of Novi both derived their name from the same signpost.  Legend has it, that is was the sixth stop on the wagon run from Detroit to Lansing, hence if you use part English and … Continue reading →

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Once in Awhile I Like to Get Surprised

Posted on September 8, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Periodically my Bride goes out to replenish some of the basic wines that somehow seem to evaporate.  There is a technical term when the wine evaporates in a sealed bottle while it is aging, which is called ullage.  This is … Continue reading →

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“M” in OSU Land

Posted on September 6, 2012 by thewineraconteur

You may be aware that there is a rivalry between Michigan and Ohio, namely the University of Michigan and Ohio State University.  My Bride and I were in Columbus for a convention, staying at a hotel directly across the street … Continue reading →

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Louis Prima Jr.

Posted on September 5, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Louis Prima was at one time the most popular lounge act in Las Vegas.  In fact the story goes that his show was so popular, that the times of the show had to be changed, because he was cutting into … Continue reading →

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