We’re nuts for grapes!
Welcome to the Alaska Grape Nuts blog! Who are we? A few folks that love good food, good wine, and good friends. Most of us understand the social aspects of food and wine. And...
shiftfocus Musings and Motivations
Changing palate, vegetables, and life
Some notes on wine: I bought another bottle of Black Chook today, actually two bottles. I had this wine first several months ago when I was doing a sampling of Shiraz. I remember liking...
Cold and fast
Well, not really fast, but when it is colder I run faster. Since the new year I’ve been reasserting my training regimen. Of course, after taking a few months basically off from any running,...
Wine Blogs
I’ve been listening to wine podcasts, reading some wine blogs, and a month or so ago stumbled on wine library tv. Gary, the host, has a great attitude on wine. I’ve been telling a...
Pinot Noir
You’ve heard of the Sideways effect, right? The movie is about 2 guys, one a connoisseur and one a bit of an oaf, taking a weekend trip up to wine country. Miles, the oenophile,...
Half of summer
So far I think I’d have to say it has been a decent summer here. Last year, with all the rain, I think many of us that live here were embittered. However, this year...
Ok, so it’s been a while
And I can’t sleep tonight. So, let’s see… great things that have happened since winter: Sold the Eurovan… a bit emotional, but practically it had to be done as we just weren’t using it...
Rainy Pass Rondevous
Obviously the tailwheel finally got fixed. Dad and I went up and did some practice landings on a lake and a couple swamps. Skis are definitely fun. In case I haven’t mentioned, one of...
Tailwheel troubles
Planes… I think I am experiencing the full weight of plane ownership, i.e. nothing goes as planned. We put 1863C on skis a couple weeks ago. That went fairly well, especially considering it hasn’t...
24 – 7
I just got back from a nice long run outside, actually the longest winter run I’ve done. It was a good evening, the temps were decent, the kids went down early, and I was...
