Winery Visit

I think my new "thing" is visiting a winery on the weekend and listening to music.  Bring your own food so it's whatever YOU fancy.  Lots of choices for wine, tastings, etc ... all very reasonably priced.  We got 6 wine tastings that end with a double tasting in a chocolate cup ($15).

We sat outside with the food and listened to an awesome young man sing cover songs -- not a song you didn't know.  Then we went inside for the real wood burning fireplace -- smelled so good.  Finally back outside in the covered area to listen to the musician again -- warmer with plastic walls.

Home in time for a quick change and out for dinner to the rehearsal dinner restaurant -- food and service were great (phew).  The town was decorated for the holidays with lights.  Festive night.

Here are a few pictures ...

Filled with wine

The"petals" melted a little as you drank the wine.
Really good sweet finish -- didn't think I'd like it.

Me  -- I cropped the picture
because -- you know.

Outside with our food.

Everyone is so friendly.

Today we're heading to our hip, local coffee shop.  It has an artist, liberal vibe and that's unusual in the south.  After -- lake loop hike.  I'm making dinner and football (hopefully, I can read a little during the games).

I'm dreaming of a quiet day tomorrow.  Hiking with my usual hiking buddy and NOTHING else on the calendar that requires me to talk LOL.

Rosa is coming out of her shell.  FINALLY little tail wags and one poop.  Progress.

I'm hibernating in my office again, but I hear everyone up downstairs.  My drinks are empty so, dang, probably my quiet time is over this morning.  20 minutes ... as a tear runs down my cheek LOL.

One more day.  Fingers crossed, shields up and all that.  Later gators.