Reprieve
A quick update… we took Chunk into the vet. His kidneys were in full on failure mode. Blood test showed values off the charts. His only hope was going to be staying in the...
shiftfocus Musings and Motivations
Not ready
Here it is, 2am in the morning, and I have cold sweats and shakes, yet I’m fairly certain I’m not sick. Last night I noticed that Chunk, our cat, hasn’t eaten for a couple...
Family Road Trip 2009
Amanda and I have taken several vacations alone, something that we’ve enjoyed and have appreciated the alone time. However, as our kids have gotten a bit older we’ve realized we really wanted some family...
Confession!
As Brian mentioned in his earlier post New Years eve was AWESOME! Great friends, excellent wine and really good food. As Brian mentioned we all shared a thought about 2009. I have to share...
Welcome 2009
The AGN crew rang in 2009 with a somewhat muted but very enjoyable evening of great food, high end wine, and lots of laughter. Our traditional crab meal was on deck but to supplement...
Like father, like son, like grandson
Sunday morning the family goes to church. We arrive a bit early as Amanda and I are teaching one of the Sunday School classes. The kids are running around for a while, but then...
Yakima – Alaska’s Napa
Driving down I82 on our way to Zillah, I looked at my wife. “Was that you?” “Not me. Did you?” “No… there’s some funk in the air.”“I guess we’re in farm country.” Eastern Washington...
2005 Baer Winery Ursa
Gotta love the posting activity of these grape nuts! Baer Winery (www.baerwinery.com) is located in Washington and according to their website have recently moved to the Woodinville area. If you haven’t been to Woodinville,...
A new wine from La Bodega with some new grapes
Thursday Nov 13th Tuesday Nov 11th we spent a fair amount of coin and over an hour at Vino Volo. I agree with Jim, the Washington Syrah’s were very good!! WE also had a...
Homework and extra credit
You all know how diligent I am at doing my homework, especially when it includes drinking wine. I had a really good spanish wine the other night but after the pitiful results of the...
