Monthly Archives: December 2012

My New Years Wish for everybody, even you !

Posted on December 31, 2012 by storiesbygary

Here I sit this New Years Eve morning in my suite at the Overleaf Lodge and Spa on the Oregon Coast, sipping Champagne, and watching the waves crash into the rocks below. The sun is shining, people are out walking … Continue reading →

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“Wait for it”..wait for it !

Posted on December 28, 2012 by storiesbygary

I have made a rather large decision to finally fill the void in my heart that was put there when my 11 yo Yellow Lab Bailey passed away earlier this year. It wasn’t an easy decision, when you consider the … Continue reading →

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For Desert ? Christmas Cookies and Peppermint Ice Creme of course !

Posted on December 26, 2012 by storiesbygary

The day after Christmas and all through the house, wrapping paper, ribbons, empty wine bottles, wine glasses and a couple really tired looking Rottweilers ! But what a success it was too, with even the Rotties getting presents, new fancy … Continue reading →

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Hey “Bubbles” what’s up your flute ?

Posted on December 21, 2012 by storiesbygary

Let’s face it, New Years Eve and Champagne are a married couple ! Who doesn’t associate celebrating New Year’s with the pop of a cork, the flow of the fizz (not really the correct result wanted” and a toast for … Continue reading →

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Gives the term “Bite Me” a whole new meaning

Posted on December 20, 2012 by storiesbygary

Life as a writer I have found over the past few years to be a unique sort of animal. After the launch of my Wine Consultant e-Commerce website, http://www.awinetodiefor.com, I began writing reviews and articles for a few magazines and … Continue reading →

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Big surprise at local wineries

Posted on December 18, 2012 by storiesbygary

Had a really pleasant weekend including a visit to one of my local favorite wineries, Reustle Vineyards. Got an email from them telling me about this weekend, and what was going on in their “cave” this last weekend before the … Continue reading →

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“Life is Good” if you make it so..

Posted on December 14, 2012 by storiesbygary

My birthday has come and gone again, celebrated with my wife a couple evenings ago. Although I don’t look at them as being very special anymore, when I am able to spend it with my wife, it is always special. … Continue reading →

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Hate Me if ya want ! that’s just my opinion !

Posted on December 12, 2012 by storiesbygary

As I draw to the end of 2012 I find myself thinking of all the great things that happened to me this year, the people I met and new friends I now have. The places I traveled to in 2012, … Continue reading →

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“What the Hell did Ya Put in the @@@ Pasta?!!!)

Posted on December 11, 2012 by storiesbygary

Today is one of the two days of the year that are well into becoming traditional special event menu days for myself and love of my life. The “other day” would be Christmas Day, one that over the years was … Continue reading →

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Try something new, put some of Argentina on your table

Posted on December 7, 2012 by storiesbygary

  As you browse the wine section of your favorite wine store or Albertson’s (pretty excellent selection), or even Costco, you will find more and more wines from Argentina. Over the past few years, not only have the processes used … Continue reading →

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