polarbear22 wrote:So I escaped in time to get to MN. Back home, 18 inches of snow, and no power. With all the trees down since it was so wet and heavy, there are many main distribution lines damaged. It may take a couple of days to restore those before they can start to repair more local grid damage, etc. Over a week to get everyone back. My wife is still there. Fortunately, neighbors with a generator have here staying there tonight. No heat and no water with no power.

Not clear at this point if she will make it out for the wedding. Bad situation, but only long term damage will be lost trees.

Sorry for all of the weather issues. Do you guys have a natural wood burning fireplace? Thats' what saved us five years ago. Does your water get pumped up to the house? Our water worked. We even had hot water. Plus, we used the aim & flame to start up the electronic ignition on the stove top. Good luck. I hope your wife makes the wedding.

MarkDaSpark wrote:Dark & Delicious!!

Petite Sirah only event, similar to what ZAP (Zin) and others do for their varietals.

Held every February.

oohhhh.....ahhhhhh....That would make an awesome birthday present!!!!! hmmmmmm. I can see it now..... hunny,,,,, I know you are taking me to Vegas in Feb. But I also, HAVE to go back for the Bottling and there is this really cool thing I NEED to go to...... Hmmmmmm Will have to see If I can work something out.....

We were home for Halloween this year. Bought a big bag of candy. We had 1 trick or treater. lol
I guess when you have a really long driveway, no one wants to come up to visit.

I think my daughter loves Halloween more than Christmas. We walked two miles easy. That's a lot for four year old legs. I bet she got ten pounds of candy easy. She's so cute everyone gives her two pieces. She was an ice cream cone, everyone loved it.

bhodilee wrote:I think my daughter loves Halloween more than Christmas. We walked two miles easy. That's a lot for four year old legs. I bet she got ten pounds of candy easy. She's so cute everyone gives her two pieces. She was an ice cream cone, everyone loved it.

That's awesome.

Did you go as yourself to really scare people or did you put on a costume?

Also, were you interested in a Soireieiee? I have an extra that I'll send to you for cost...

sanity wrote:I've reactivated my account (D&D weekend seems a lifetime ago...mr sanity came home to no job; it's been an interesting year).

I'm waiting to hear back re the details and if I can get some Graciano. Yum! If not, Cat I'll order with you. May I let you know by late tonight or tomorrow am?

klezman, or anyone else for that matter, you are welcome to ship here, just PM for address. (It goes to my mail box store.)

Yeah tomorrow is just fine. He'll probably get you in on this shipment though. :-)

CAGrl wrote:Well, I would be interested in 2 bottles of Graciano, maybe 3. Cat, would it be possible to have some bottles be picked up? It's about 2 hour drive from where I am so I can pick up some wine for the northern California people. But not sure how that would work.

Eh, it would mess up the free shipping on a case... tenuki is getting some, he can perhaps get yours from me in Vegas if you're interested.

tenuki wrote:I can grab them from cat when I grab mine, though even better is you're both happily employed and come out to Vegas next time

Must read ahead...

cheron98 wrote:Eh, it would mess up the free shipping on a case... tenuki is getting some, he can perhaps get yours from me in Vegas if you're interested.

PM for you.

cheron98 wrote:Must read ahead...

Hahaha. No worries.

Ok so I have:

Hak - 1
Tenuki - 2
CAGrl - 3

Leaves 2 unclaimed, sanity has first dibs, followed by klezman. Klez, you could probably also include with sanity if she gets reinstated since it is flat rate shipping. Alternatively, in the unlikely event sanity can't get it right now, I can further increase my order without affecting shipping since I'm already at the case.

cheron98 wrote:Ok so I have:

Hak - 1
Tenuki - 2
CAGrl - 3

Leaves 2 unclaimed, sanity has first dibs, followed by klezman. Klez, you could probably also include with sanity if she gets reinstated since it is flat rate shipping. Alternatively, in the unlikely event sanity can't get it right now, I can further increase my order without affecting shipping since I'm already at the case.

Well, if somebody wants one and doesn't get in then I can go down to 2. Let me know. So I will pay Cheron tomorrow then once I know if I have 3 or 2.

cheron98 wrote:Ok so I have:

Hak - 1
Tenuki - 2
CAGrl - 3

Leaves 2 unclaimed, sanity has first dibs, followed by klezman. Klez, you could probably also include with sanity if she gets reinstated since it is flat rate shipping. Alternatively, in the unlikely event sanity can't get it right now, I can further increase my order without affecting shipping since I'm already at the case.

Didn't hear back yet; I'm sure I'll hear tomorrow sometime.

UBlink wrote:Cyber-pubbers - Here's your opportunity to support the pi-guy (or chi-guy [or X-man] as he's known). He's in an online Preemie of the Year contest and you have 2 opportunities left to vote for him at Scrappy Doo. There are links there to learn more if you're interested, but voting is super easy and no registration is required.

Oh yeah. He's got my vote!

otolith wrote:That's awesome.

Did you go as yourself to really scare people or did you put on a costume?

Also, were you interested in a Soireieiee? I have an extra that I'll send to you for cost...

I totally went as myself and I even got a bowl of fruit loops (big Kellogs factory in town, you can always tell who works there cause they give you those plastic single serving bowls of cereal. I love those personally). I am slightly interested in a Soiree. We'll talk after Christmas. If I buy it now my wife and my mom will get pissed at me cause I'm hard to shop for. This could be because if I want something I generally just buy it.

lauratchi wrote:Oh yeah. He's got my vote!

Voted.

cheron98 wrote:Ok so I have:

Hak - 1
Tenuki - 2
CAGrl - 3

Leaves 2 unclaimed, sanity has first dibs, followed by klezman. Klez, you could probably also include with sanity if she gets reinstated since it is flat rate shipping. Alternatively, in the unlikely event sanity can't get it right now, I can further increase my order without affecting shipping since I'm already at the case.

OK, let me know I'm good with 2 or 3. Leaning towards 3 because it was so tasty. Although I need to save room for the upcoming Parcel 17 and Sir-Ron-Yeah. Decisions, decisions. I'm hoping to make it to bottling, but if not maybe tenuki has even more space to bring back wine? Or will I be in SoCal by then?

Yes, job prospects may lead me to SoCal...I don't know how I feel about this yet. Anybody have thoughts on what it's like to live in/near Culver City vs Bay Area?

klezman wrote:OK, let me know I'm good with 2 or 3. Leaning towards 3 because it was so tasty. Although I need to save room for the upcoming Parcel 17 and Sir-Ron-Yeah. Decisions, decisions. I'm hoping to make it to bottling, but if not maybe tenuki has even more space to bring back wine? Or will I be in SoCal by then?

Yes, job prospects may lead me to SoCal...I don't know how I feel about this yet. Anybody have thoughts on what it's like to live in/near Culver City vs Bay Area?

Hmm, thought you were also talking about trying to make one of the Vegas ones, but anyway, if you've moved could beg Sparky, though there's like a 90% chance it'll get lost amongst his stash if you wait too long

bhodilee wrote:I totally went as myself and I even got a bowl of fruit loops (big Kellogs factory in town, you can always tell who works there cause they give you those plastic single serving bowls of cereal. I love those personally). I am slightly interested in a Soiree. We'll talk after Christmas. If I buy it now my wife and my mom will get pissed at me cause I'm hard to shop for. This could be because if I want something I generally just buy it.

How do they not know to get you sake? Do they know wine.wooters might chip in as well?

Also did you notice Totino's has a redbox code also now? So it's like a buck for a pizza and a movie!

I don't really have anything to say right now, but I just wanted to post in this thread so that I would have the last post in the top 6 threads as I finish my lunch break and go back to work.

HitAnyKey42 wrote:I don't really have anything to say right now, but I just wanted to post in this thread so that I would have the last post in the top 6 threads as I finish my lunch break and go back to work.

well, that's as good a reason as any to post

Edit: and better than most!

Well it won't last, but I'm pretty pleased with that bit o spam

bhodilee wrote:Well it won't last, but I'm pretty pleased with that bit o spam

Yes, that was pretty awesome. Glad I got to see it before the order got screwed up.

HitAnyKey42 wrote:Yes, that was pretty awesome. Glad I got to see it before the order got screwed up.

Well that sucks, they modded it all out. Nobody appreciates art anymore. At least the intended recipient saw it.

bhodilee wrote:Well that sucks, they modded it all out. Nobody appreciates art anymore. At least the intended recipient saw it.

That was genius, bowtie I thought maybe HAK went back in to reclaim the threads and was about to come in here and be all "ok children, that'll do" but then realized they were his (mostly) legit posts

cheron98 wrote:That was genius, bowtie I thought maybe HAK went back in to reclaim the threads and was about to come in here and be all "ok children, that'll do" but then realized they were his (mostly) legit posts

I thought he did also, I was looking forward to his response. They never let us have any fun anymore

bhodilee wrote:I thought he did also, I was looking forward to his response. They never let us have any fun anymore

I blame the Amazon overlords

tenuki wrote:Hmm, thought you were also talking about trying to make one of the Vegas ones, but anyway, if you've moved could beg Sparky, though there's like a 90% chance it'll get lost amongst his stash if you wait too long

Yes, I do want to make bottling this time around. If I'm coming from LA I suppose I'll just drive and then it's moot. I really need to make these decisions soon. Regardless I do want 2 or 3 Graciano, how it gets to me is less an issue aside from any shipping/tax related costs that can be shaved off.

bahwm wrote:Sorry for all of the weather issues. Do you guys have a natural wood burning fireplace? Thats' what saved us five years ago. Does your water get pumped up to the house? Our water worked. We even had hot water. Plus, we used the aim & flame to start up the electronic ignition on the stove top. Good luck. I hope your wife makes the wedding.

Fireplace. Check. Only source for warmth in the house. Not enough to call it heat though. She spent last night at the neighbor's who have a generator. Sun got the bedroom to about 52 degrees, so she plans to spend the night at home.

She was prepared, so water in the tub for flushing, but no showers, etc. Again, the neighbors. Electric stove, but the gas grill works fine.

Since there is still no power, she is not planning to come out. Wants to be home when the power comes on to check things out. And with change fees, she isn't sure it will be worth trying to come in later.

Pretty crazy.

And thanks to all for the good thoughts. Still some hope that the power comes back overnight and she can make it in.

Are we due for a woot-off? I have a birthday coupon that I need to use this month. And even though I'm on a SIWBM (serious), I can't pass up a free $5. Second chance at Kent's PS? In.

kylemittskus wrote:Are we due for a woot-off? I have a birthday coupon that I need to use this month. And even though I'm on a SIWBM (serious), I can't pass up a free $5. Second chance at Kent's PS? In.

Oooh...my wootiversary month also. I guess I need to email them to activate the coupon code.

cheron98 wrote:Ok so I have:

Hak - 1
Tenuki - 2
CAGrl - 3

Leaves 2 unclaimed, sanity has first dibs, followed by klezman. Klez, you could probably also include with sanity if she gets reinstated since it is flat rate shipping. Alternatively, in the unlikely event sanity can't get it right now, I can further increase my order without affecting shipping since I'm already at the case.

PM for you.

UBlink wrote:Cyber-pubbers - Here's your opportunity to support the pi-guy (or chi-guy [or X-man] as he's known). He's in an online Preemie of the Year contest and you have 2 opportunities left to vote for him at Scrappy Doo. There are links there to learn more if you're interested, but voting is super easy and no registration is required.

Voted.

Z

cheron98 wrote:Ok so I have:

Hak - 1
Tenuki - 2
CAGrl - 3

Leaves 2 unclaimed, sanity has first dibs, followed by klezman. Klez, you could probably also include with sanity if she gets reinstated since it is flat rate shipping. Alternatively, in the unlikely event sanity can't get it right now, I can further increase my order without affecting shipping since I'm already at the case.

Is it too late to claim some bottles? I have not heard back from TO (busy time of year for them). I can PM the $ tonight.

sanity wrote:Is it too late to claim some bottles? I have not heard back from TO (busy time of year for them). I can PM the $ tonight.

If that's going to be the plan then I can do the same. Although if tenuki, sanity, CAgrl and I are collectively getting a case worth, does that make it easier to ship directly to one of us? Or does that mess up cat's order?

klezman wrote:If that's going to be the plan then I can do the same. Although if tenuki, sanity, CAgrl and I are collectively getting a case worth, does that make it easier to ship directly to one of us? Or does that mess up cat's order?

Well, I sent cat the money for 3 bottles. I think she said that if I got 3 then she would have 2 leftover. If sanity and klezman want to split 3 bottles between the 2 of them, then I can part with 1 of the bottles. I think if we try to get it shipped to ourselves, it messes cat up.

polarbear22 wrote:Fireplace. Check. Only source for warmth in the house. Not enough to call it heat though. She spent last night at the neighbor's who have a generator. Sun got the bedroom to about 52 degrees, so she plans to spend the night at home.

She was prepared, so water in the tub for flushing, but no showers, etc. Again, the neighbors. Electric stove, but the gas grill works fine.

Since there is still no power, she is not planning to come out. Wants to be home when the power comes on to check things out. And with change fees, she isn't sure it will be worth trying to come in later.

Pretty crazy.

And thanks to all for the good thoughts. Still some hope that the power comes back overnight and she can make it in.

I thought of the grill, but wasn't sure what kind you guys had. We spent a lot of time in front of the fireplace five years ago. We even moved a table directly in front of the fireplace for dinner. It was quite romantic except for the fact that my friend from Texas had arrived just at the beginning of the storm and was dealing with depression and refused to even go outside! (She's a Buffalonian by birth for crying out loud!) We weren't asking her to walk under falling branches--just get some fresh air!

Tell your lovely wife to hang in there and we hope that she has heat soon.

Anybody got any 36 hour days that they can loan me? Or, any extra sleep? I went to a class tonight (from 4:30 - 7), sponsored by our Teachers' Center. It was on autism. I thought it would be a good idea, since I have a student who is autistic. Part 2 is tomorrow. It was definitely worth my time and gave me some new and fresh insights. I plan on sharing some of the handouts with my aide. Finished dinner and soon, I will have to get baking the Pan de los Muertos (Bread of the Dead) for my Life Skills Spanish class! I have a really nice sweet bread recipe that is a hit every time!

Alyssa update: Alyssa has been sent home from the hospital, after yet another surgery. She will need a lot of support. She still is not speaking. Please keep the prayers coming. She has a long way to go. . .

bahwm wrote:Alyssa update: Alyssa has been sent home from the hospital, after yet another surgery. She will need a lot of support. She still is not speaking. Please keep the prayers coming. She has a long way to go. . .

Please continue to keep us updated. Thank you.