Friday, May 6, 2011

The Wine Country



We are currently celebrating my husband's birthday by having triple cream brie, a fresh baguette, some tiny gherkins, and more than a tad of a great bottle of wine for lunch -  all in the lush California wine country. If ever there is a time to nap after lunch - it is in the wine country. The European cultures that nap after lunch have it right.

I've been thinking about all of those generations where people drank beer and wine throughout the day - how in the world did they ever get anything accomplished?


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18 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    This all looks luscious and fun! Happy birthday to hub!!

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  2. NatalieMay 7, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    Sounds like the perfect birthday to me! Happy Birthday to Mr A. ♥

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  3. Brian MillerMay 7, 2011 at 4:16 AM

    haha. i dunno...hope your hubs has a great birthday!

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  4. Expat From HellMay 7, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    One of the most delightful places on this earth. Soak it up! EFH

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  5. Whitney LeeMay 7, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    I have wondered the same thing. Happy celebrating!

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  6. DJanMay 7, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    Now THAT is a great way to commemorate a birthday! And then you share it? Thank you!

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  7. ellen abbottMay 7, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    I think they watered it down.

    I have heard the the 'siesta' countries are trying to do away with it as it makes doing business with non-siesta countries difficult.

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  8. NancyMay 7, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    T - Thanks!

    Natalie - It is the perfect b-day for him and for me, too!

    Brian - Thanks.

    Expat - It truly is that, Expat.

    Whitney - And the had so much work to do, too.?

    DJan - You would like this countryside, DJan.

    Ellen - I think it should be the other way around!

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  9. AnonymousMay 7, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    So happy you are enjoying the wine country. It's peaceful walking among the vineyards, isn't it?

    I think our culture could benefit from afternoon siestas. I hope on your next post, you will recommend some fabulous wines.

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  10. PatMay 7, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Happy Birthday to your husband. Happy Mother's Day to you.

    I know I'm not worth much after a couple glasses of wine!

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  11. gypsywomanMay 7, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    hmmmmm......sippin' on wine all day - i'm guessing they were just "happy" about everything including work!

    happy happy bday to the bday guy - and happy day to you, nancy!

    by the way, my fave lunch no matter the day!

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  12. AnonymousMay 7, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Off topic - but happy mom's day!

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  13. claudiaMay 7, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Love that corner of our world! I only pass through on my way to Clearlake though. Sounds like a wonderful birthday treat.
    Happy Mother's Day tomorrow!

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  14. Catherine Criswell SpearMay 7, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Sounds like the perfect day to me!

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  15. The Redhead RiterMay 8, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    Happy Mother's Day to all women - mothers and all those who want to be a mother! I hope you have a wonderful day!

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  16. GYPSYWOMANMay 8, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    happy mother's day, nancy!

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  17. HilaryMay 9, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    It sounds delightful and those grapes make me drool. Happy Birthday to your hubby.

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  18. NancyMay 9, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Here - I wouldn't hesitate to suggest some fine wines, but was a little disappointed that they were not pouring their less expensive wines. It seemed as though they were all over $25 per bottle. A change from our last visit - 12 years ago.

    Pat - Thank you! I'm not either, a couple glasses and I'm pretty much finished for the day.

    Gypsy - Thank you! I hope you had a lovely day as well.

    T- Thank you - same to you!

    Claudia - Thank you! You must stop a sip a few wines on your way to Clearlake.

    Sallie - Yep, not bad!

    Riter - Thank you! I loved your addition of all women who want to become mothers...

    Gypsy - Thank you - same to you!

    Hilary - Thank you - I do think he enjoyed it. I loved that pic as well.

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