Day 63, Post-Op Winter Farrmers' Market Blues: Saturday, November 19th!

As long as a man stands in his own way, everything seems to be in his way. -Ralph Waldo Emerson, American writer and philosopher (1803-1882)

Ah Patrick and Corinne, thank you so much for your kind invitation! Unfortunately Doug and I have a previous commitment, and will not be able to attend. I know you will have a good time, all the best, Hanneke Hi Hanneke! Sorry you and Doug will be unable to join us. However, hope to see you in the not too, too distant future. Cheers, Patrizzio!

Pics: Tuesday night at Mile Zero with friends, Rosemary and Andre, and Erin, server/owner, along with her parents, I believe. Red flight; Erin/Andre; Patrizzio/Andre; Erin/Lady Dar/Rosemary! Quail in back patio, yesterday afternoon! Etta and Duke waiting for roast Quail! [We don't allow them on the table of counter tops BUT! Creature From the Black Lagoon gloves!


A great time for the Christmas Cheer at Burns St....sounds purrrrr...fect.....just happens to be my 84th day......Sandee and I are here until Dec 27th.....so thanks again; looks special for special folks.....Love, A & S......Hi Arv! Sorry you and Sandee cannot make our Xmas Bash but you'd probably forget the date, at your "advanced" age anyway! We'll raise a birthday toast to you, 84 times! Hip Hip Hooray! Cheers, Patrizzio!

Sorry to miss your Open House Gala! We are leaving tomorrow for Thanksgiving in Vegas and Christmas in Denver with our family. See you in the new year. Merry Christmas! Linda Hi Linda! Sorry you will be unable to join us. Win loads of money in Vegas for Christmas shopping! Hope to see you in the New Year. Cheers, Patrizzio!

I sure would love to attend... Maybe later in the spring when the flowers are budding again.. Have a great party and Cheers to you both.. as well as Etta and Duke... Bill Hi Wild Bill! Sorry you won't be able to join us, William. Take care of yourself and hope to see you in the spring. Cheers, Patrizzio!

Hi there Thanks for the invitation to your place Dec. 10th! I cannot attend but hope you have a super fun time with all who do! I'll bet the kitties will be spoiled rotten by all your guests! Cheers! Joan Hi JW! Sorry you won't be able to join us, Joan. Nevertheless, hope to see you here in The Okanagan at some point. Cheers, Patrizzio!

Hi Patrick, Thank you for including us among your large group of friends. We will certainly be there, but a little later. Looking forward to the fun. Peter

Hello dear Patrick, Sounds like lots of fun! We are getting back from Wpg. that week so will not be able to attend but always thinking of you. Love to you and Corinne, Love, Jean & John Hi Winnipeg Bound Jet-Setters! Of course I knew it was a very long-shot but one never knows! At any rate, take care of yourselves. Cheers, Patrizzio!

Patrizzio! Thank you so much for the invite. In an ideal world, I would naturally hop on a plane and join you but, alack! alas!, not this year. Besieged on all fronts with boring and baneful activities; $22K windows that weren't caulked and leak... likelihood of having to sell and move because I cannot get a mortgage...moving mother to a new place (because we have run out of cash for her present set-up... and so on. Hope the festivities will be splendid. Best to all and especial regards to Lady Dar! Deborah Hi Deborah! Sorry you won't be able to join us and doubly sorry to learn of the even more serious woes besetting you! Cannot believe, that after all you have been through, that the curve balls keep coming! Hope you can manage to find a way out of these last most difficult, trying, to say the least, soul-destroying circumstances. At any rate, please try to take care of yourself and hope to see you, one way or another, in the not too, too distant future. Fondestos and Cheers, Patrizzio!

Is our plane ticket in the mail!! Hi Soon-To-Be-Penticton Bound Jet-Setters! Of course you knew that the tickets will be an early Christmas present and are fedExing their way to you as I scribe! Take care of yourselves, until First Class tickets are delivered! Cheers, Patrizzio!

Patriçio, Para uno, I am in, for the Whisky (hopefully not Risky) entrepreneurial adventure, just some clarificaçioné por favor. Are we talking about the quick 3-year bottled 4x @$52, or are we considering waiting 6 years.  The idea of quality whiskey available for my 71st birthday (or there about, is enticing, but what are the additional “insurance and administrative” costs?  Does this include life insurance for the investor?  Either way, assuming reasonable extended aging costs, I am in.  I will not insist on the “Mick” conditions, although an official tasting glass would be great.  I assume I can have privileged access to your cabinet  after the requisite quantity of board feet of shelving installed.  Also, a trip to the distillery, in the Spring, probably prudently including an overnight in a Motel 6 1/2, strikes me as a road trip.

I would love to come to your Xmas open house. If … (a) I can spring myself from my Dad by then; (b) book a flight; (c) arrange accommodation for a couple of days, either a sleeping bag by your chop saw or a cheap waterbed in a sleazy Penticton hostel,…ANYWAY, here is a pic of a couple of Spanish wines I bought as part of a wedding present for my girlfriend. Note, she married some skinny guy … The second bottle is interesting in that he title “Paramos de Nicasía” is a mix of Spanish and Latin, and the closest I was able to translate it (with help from the Internet) is “We stopped being victorious” … I am sure the dragon represents The Sisterhood, and the poor guy with the puny dagger is doomed!

Hello Overly Demanding Malt Investor! Even so, delighted to learn you are in! I think most people will want the 3.5 year version but we'll see. If you do make it to the Open House you can pass out on the covered patio and the cats will keep you warm! Liked the two wines you sent pictures of. I am a fan of Monastrell so will certainly look for it/them here in town. At any rate, take care of yourself and hope to see you, one way or another, if not at the Open House, then perhaps briefly, on our way through town, mid-December, en route to Tinsel Town for Christmas. Fondestos and Cheers, Patrizzio! 
 
  

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Thanks for these awesome photos! We had a great time with our guests last night and look forward to a similarly spectacular evening tonight!! Thank you again for joining us, and we look forward to seeing you again very soon!!