April 29, 2008

russian river has gone to the dawgs…and chickens…

Cici and I left Nevada late, about 10 a.m. and drove via 88 down to Jackson… unlike in January, when we encountered lots of weather, snow, in other words, the morning’s drive was a breeze… we stopped off at the Sequoia drive-in before Jackson for a turkey burger, they have the best… Cici licked feet of all who would let her and got some treats…  We drove on the 12 which turned out to be the long way, got lost, and then got back on track on the 80 to the 37 and exited in Petaluma, a shortcut…

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Wine review by Chris Shanahan

Constable Hershon Hunter Valley Semillon 2004 30 March 2008 Constable Hershon Hunter Valley Semillon 2004 $14.80-$18.50 On a recent trip to Newcastle I found several local wines available by the glass at Terminal One Bar + Dine, on the harbour foreshore. The locals apparently know Constable Hershon well. But as this tiny Pokolbin-based winery sells most of its wine at cellar door, and the balance through restaurants, it’s not well known. It’s a delicious drop, in the delicate, slightly au

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You Have Another Day In Paradise…Enjoy It!

Sometimes fear stops us from doing some of the most exciting and adrenaline packed things in life. Ever since my friend passed along her copy of “One Month To Live: Thirty Days to a No-Regrets Life,” I treat everyday as the most important! The news or friends inform us about such stories that relate to life, and often make us wonder why things happen the way they do. For example, this mornign there was a rare and freak shark attack in Solana Beach, San Diego. A 66yr old mad in great shape wa

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