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Tag Archives: Willamette Valley
Cruising With Ms. Yoga
A day with Ms. Yoga is either spent shopping or wining and dining, and the latter was the unanimous vote. It was a win, win decision as my wife surrendered her beautiful ladies wrist watch for a piece of plastic … Continue reading
Noshing and Shopping in Holland, Michigan
We were walking up and down the downtown of Holland, Michigan, there was me tagging along with my Bride and Ms. Yoga. We even did the Farmer’s Market and thankfully, we came in Ms. Yoga’s rental car, so there wasn’t … Continue reading
At Least Four Shades of Gray
Normally the weekend after Thanksgiving would give shivers to me. For ages in the retailing industry, it meant extended hours. It also meant that I would have to find time to schlep some thirty cartons that are stacked and stored … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Acrobat, King Estate Winery, Oregon, Pinot Gris, Rogue Valley, Umpqua Valley, Willamette Valley
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Hagrid and Toothsome
We basically lost a day at Universal Orlando, because back in January when we bought our holiday package for October when we redeemed our purchase, the airline had eliminated our return flight and moved us to an earlier flight, basically … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged King Estate Winery, Oregon, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley
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Anoosh and Stoller
Our last evening in Louisville, Kentucky and we were going out for dinner, just because, because both my Bride and her Sister are both excellent in the culinary arts. We were going to see Anoosh, who is a friend of … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Dundee Hills, Oregon, Pinot Noir, Stoller Family Estate, Willamette Valley
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Greece and Oregon
There we were sitting at the bar at Wines on Main in Chelsea, Michigan and you have to realize that is such a strange setting for this raconteur. I was really excited about being here and to have another reason … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Agiorgitiko, Browne Family Vineyards, Greece, Heritage, Mountain Sun, Nemea, Oregon, Pinot Noir, Semeli Winery, Willamette Valley
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A Cocktail Reception
Our accommodations at the Inn at Bay Harbor reminded me of other resorts that we had stayed at, as it appears that one can own the rooms and allow the hotel to lease them when you are not using them. … Continue reading
Refreshments After a Drive
The day of my Bride’s Godson’s graduation party, we were expecting to have company stay overnight at our house, but first they were expected to attend the party. It really didn’t work out that way. Our guests were going to … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Belle Glos, California, Domaine Loubjac, Oregon, Pinot Blanc, Rose, Sonoma Coast, Taylor Lane Vineyard, Willamette Valley
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Dinner at Rocky’s
They say that the busiest night of the year in the restaurant trade is the night before Thanksgiving. Most people that are traveling to a destination for the holiday have arrived and since the majority will be cooking that Thursday, … Continue reading
Ford’s Garage
My Favorite Daughter was in town for a few days and I got to spend some time with her on two days, and I guess that was enough of Dear Old Dad. Actually, we had some great times, we spent … Continue reading