Despite the record heat and then some much-needed rain, it's that time of year when it feels like summer is fading. The sun is rising a little later and staining the deck Olympic Gold. Some leaves are going for gold too, but is that early autumn or dehydration? It's thyme for a soaking. Pat kissed a frog for luck but no new prince showed up!
After years of curiosity, Pat tried that make-your-own-wine thing. Sister D and the Winexpert walked her through bottle washing, fast-fill and capping. What do you think of the name on the label? Then the Designated Driver tried to put round bottles in square boxes. A good time will be had by the twisted sisters ---- how about a nice bold August 2016 Voignier?
Lots of motivation to spruce up the place for a special visitor. Windows got cleaned, the shed got stained, the poison ivy got sprayed. The veggie garden cooperated by being ready with all the greens and reds. The septic tank got pumped out; the guy looked in and couldn't help chanting "Your #2! Your #2"!
Shared fun and family stories with our visitor. We met at a car show nearby and the (rain-threatened) turnout was so poor there's not one picture of an old car this week! But the two Pats roamed local gardens, admired artists. and cooked up a storm. While the Voignier was aging a full 48 hours there was a chance to sample 200 varieties of olive oil. Ulp. The Rio Olympic rowing is continuing but here's the gold in Women's CanAm Doubles.
After years of curiosity, Pat tried that make-your-own-wine thing. Sister D and the Winexpert walked her through bottle washing, fast-fill and capping. What do you think of the name on the label? Then the Designated Driver tried to put round bottles in square boxes. A good time will be had by the twisted sisters ---- how about a nice bold August 2016 Voignier?
Lots of motivation to spruce up the place for a special visitor. Windows got cleaned, the shed got stained, the poison ivy got sprayed. The veggie garden cooperated by being ready with all the greens and reds. The septic tank got pumped out; the guy looked in and couldn't help chanting "Your #2! Your #2"!
Shared fun and family stories with our visitor. We met at a car show nearby and the (rain-threatened) turnout was so poor there's not one picture of an old car this week! But the two Pats roamed local gardens, admired artists. and cooked up a storm. While the Voignier was aging a full 48 hours there was a chance to sample 200 varieties of olive oil. Ulp. The Rio Olympic rowing is continuing but here's the gold in Women's CanAm Doubles.
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