Return to the wine country ......

[Norton]

Enjoy bro. Giving away the bride! Big day for us dads.

[Stumpy]

Enjoy bro. Giving away the bride! Big day for us dads.

Thanks Norts. Yes it is. My oldest daughters was about a year or so ago, now my baby is getting married.

[Stumpy]

Today done.







Driving into SF this morning. Beauty crisp air from the marine layer and a slight chilled breeze as it pulls out. One of the beauties of the Bay area. High today will be about 74f.



Rehearsal was easy and had some good laughs at the winery. And Yes the barrels are full of wine.



After Rehearsal stopped by the liquor store to browse for a bottle to relax with tonight. Hmmmm... choices are endless.



This Frey Ranch Rye was one I wanted to pick up to bring back. So it will be a WhistlePig and Frey Ranch for the cabinet back home.



For tonight and after the wedding tomorrow will be this Rye from a distiller up in Yountville. Its a full local Rye Whiskey small batch. The distiller owns a winery but has branched off into Rye whiskey distilling. Had a knock earlier and a very nice Rye.

I also miss a good Boars Head Ham and Swiss sandwich. Next time you walk in deli please post pictures.

Here ya go BB.





Picked me up a Boars Head ham sammy today. Have to say, it was oustanding. Been awhile.

[pickel]

As for Vino, I don't drink the stuff, never have. Didn't like the smell or taste. Tried it a few times. Just never enjoyed it.

Being the steak eater you are, I'm surprised you miss out on pairing a merlot or shiraz with one. They go great together, and I'm no wine snob as I buy the cheaper ones.

[Stumpy]

Being the steak eater you are, I'm surprised you miss out on pairing a merlot or shiraz with one. They go great together,

I actually prefer a really nice bourbon with an ice cube when I am enjoying a nice steak.

[malmomike77]

Rehearsal was easy and had some good laughs at the winery. And Yes the barrels are full of wine.

Looks a great backdrop for the special day, congrats to them and her proud dad, hope you have great day.

[Stumpy]

Looks a great backdrop for the special day, congrats to them and her proud dad, hope you have great day.

Thanks Mike. Just settling down for the night. Great day today. Gonna be a long one tomorrow and loads of fun.

[malmomike77]

^ you'll have a great time. Ii wasn't going to mention it but i cannot help meself - can you ask the chap in the cream shirt and moobs to suck it in a little

[Stumpy]

^^^ Hahaha.
It always amazes me how so many young adults are so out of shape and over weight nowadays. Hopefully the suit and tie will tidy him up a bit.

[BLD]

Its been a while since ive been a young adult . But i reckon theres nothing wrong with being a large Mammal.a big beast. Works for me so far and i turn 59 tomorrow. Happy birthday to me. Just another day,cant get to excited.

[Stumpy]

turn 59 tomorrow

Cheers BLD.

[malmomike77]

Works for me so far and i turn 59 tomorrow. Happy birthday to me. Just another day,cant get to excited.

Happy Birthday youngun

[DrWilly]

Its been a while since ive been a young adult . But i reckon theres nothing wrong with being a large Mammal.a big beast. Works for me so far and i turn 59 tomorrow. Happy birthday to me. Just another day,cant get to excited.

Happy birthday BLD

[Looper]

^^^^^^^Good luck with the big day Stumps

Serious tatts on that bridesmaid. Respect.


^^^^Happy Birthday Lao

[Stumpy]

Thanks Loops. Couple hours away from Kick off time. And yeah the Bridsmaid has a bunch of Tats. So do a few others. Just covered up.

[Joe 90]

Congratulations and have a great day JP!
Are you walking her down the aisle and giving her away, or have the young couple put their own spin on the ceremony ?

Some fine spirits on display there, yeah stuff the vino.
I've tried some of a 250 year old vine in Oz once.
Everyone ooing and arring about it.
Fuvkin awful it was, give me a Bourban any day of the week.

Happy Birthday BLD.

[Stumpy]

Wedding and reception were outstanding. Went off very well. Ceremony was very nice, food was great, music and dancing was a blast. I have added an incredibly nice son in law to the family. in 4 months I am going to connect with his parents in Vietnam for a week. Super nice folks.


Few various pictures as we prepared. I didn't have time to take any others as I was busy with my daughter helping and visiting with folks. I really like that my daughter is always smiling and laughing like I am. Life is good. More later

[Joe 90]

Proud dad moment!

[Stumpy]

Proud dad moment!

Yeah man. Was a really great day Joe. Both daughters are married and happy and on their way.

[Edmond]

Top stuff, Jay Congrats!

[Stumpy]

8c and raining this morning at 4:30 am. Up doing some calls with Europe. Quite relaxing.

Wife video called and said a rogue high wind rain storm blew through about an hour ago. Sent shit flying all over the mooban. FIL ran and hid. Wind seems to really freak him out for some reason. Pool full of all sorts of debris and wife not overly happy to be fishing it out. .

Warriors and Lakers Game 1 tonight. Gonna do a surf and turf off the grill to start the series. Should be a fun one.

Work laptop took a dive yesterday. Screen flickered, rebooted in "manufacturing mode" and started making all sorts of odd noises and the fan was in hyper drive. Shut it down before it exploded. Thankfully I am not to far from the office. They configured a new one and a courier will drive it up to me today.

Daughter and son In law took flight yesterday to Croatia for 12 days for their honeymoon.

[Stumpy]

Top stuff, Jay Congrats!

Thanks Lu. Mission completed.

[Topper]

Very nice Stumpy!

[Stumpy]

Beautiful crisp wet morning. dipped to 6C and had a pretty good rain that is clearing out. For us Thailand PM2.5 folks, it is 3.5 today.



Walked through vineyards to the coffee shop.



Walked in and they had just finished roasting up some beans. Man what a aroma.

Had me a double shot Latte.

[Looper]

Wedding and reception were outstanding. Went off very well. Ceremony was very nice, food was great, music and dancing was a blast.

Looks like a top spread sir, champion effort

Your daughter is a proper looker. What nationality is her mum?

Cheers and many blessed years to the beautiful bride and the lucky lad