I saw an albino squirrel yesterday.....

[Blansky]

And I'm gonna treat it like an omen. No not that Omen, a good omen.

2020 has been a pretty sucky year for me, and I never really did yearly autopsies before. I've never celebrated New Years because I tend to buy 16 month calendars and Jan 1 is just a simple page turn. I don't take the years personally, BUT 2020 really sucked.

My sister died in January 2020, I was in Hawaii in March when Covid shut down California, (I know, poor me) and my wife was dumped from her job of 24 years in Sept.

And now we are being expelled from wine country for lack of consumption due to my wife and I reducing our socializing and we failed to meet our quotas. I'm sure they figure if you can't hit your quotas in a year that would drive anyone to drink, you surely won't hit them in a normal year. No hard feelings, I get it, there are rules here and we failed to meet expectations.

So after 20 years here we are possibly heading back down to Southern California to where it all began....swimming pools, movie stars. That location hasn't been exactly determined yet, but there are some job offers.

But don't cry for me Argentina, everything is still great, and I got to see an albino squirrel yesterday. Made my year.

And no it wasn't a cat. Ya think I'd write a post about a stupid cat. What is this Facebook??

[sco]

It's been a crazy year to say the least. We have had our challenges as well. Hope that we all come out a little stronger and wiser eventually.

All the best.

[sokoloka]

Sounds like a cat to me!

[owl.]

My condolences about your sister, and yes 2020 has been stressful and hectic

I hope we can all figure out this covid thing soon.

Best wishes.


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[DonRickles]

Did you know the chances of seeing an albino squirrel are one-in-100,000?

Remember, you always have that hug waiting for you, brother!

[brandrea]

I’m sorry to hear about your sister.

2020 can be over any time now.

[BreguetRolex]

Pictures with your HASSIE or it did not happen..! You always seem to see the glass 2/3rds full then 1/3rd "EMPTY"..! Cheers

[bayerische]

"And now we are being expelled from wine country for lack of consumption"

I'm lost.

Sorry for your sisters passing.

[Blansky]

Originally Posted by bayerische

"And now we are being expelled from wine country for lack of consumption"

I'm lost.

Sorry for your sisters passing.

When living in wine country there is an expectation that you will consume the product to help with the economy. When you fail to pull your own weight, you are politely let to the county line and told to have a nice life. Elsewhere.

Thanks everyone for the kind words.

And I got no pictures of the squirrel, he was in a bit of a rush. But he did cross the road, and climb up on a fence post, and stare at me for a bit, all nicely backlit and proud, I guess knowing how special he was.. (One in 100,000). And it was Chalk Hill Road which is sort of fitting. (Chalk--white.....never mind)

[BreguetRolex]

Originally Posted by bayerische

"And now we are being expelled from wine country for lack of consumption"

I'm lost.

Sorry for your sisters passing.

Im following this now too... HMMMMM so if you dont drink the sauce your jazz is tossed out.. That is a odd one to me..

[Mr. Miami]

sorry to hear about sister. as far as 2020, at least we have 30 days left in it after today. looking forward to a bright 2021!

[DonRickles]

I hear they serve some pretty decent wine in Maui.......Thinkin the island is calling you two?

[Burlington]

Originally Posted by Blansky

When living in wine country there is an expectation that you will consume the product to help with the economy. When you fail to pull your own weight, you are politely let to the county line and told to have a nice life. Elsewhere.

Thanks everyone for the kind words.

And I got no pictures of the squirrel, he was in a bit of a rush. But he did cross the road, and climb up on a fence post, and stare at me for a bit, all nicely backlit and proud, I guess knowing how special he was.. (One in 100,000). And it was Chalk Hill Road which is sort of fitting. (Chalk--white.....never mind)

Wow - never heard of wine quotas needing to be hit or face eviction, is that part of a local bylaw or is it to do with living on a private estate where the rules are the rules ?

I also hoped for a lucky day at the weekend as was gifted upon by a passing seagull. Unfortunately it was on my newest jacket which I had to wash in the machine as dry cleaners are closed due to lockdown #2 so i won’t get to enjoy the original soft fabric as long as I had hoped. At least it wasn’t on one of my shearling collar coats, so dodged a splodge there as don’t think it would have ever come out.

Anyway, long story short, no special luck has been forthcoming (yet) !

I think 2021 will be difficult and honestly can imagine things being worse for the macro economic situation as things really catch up & bite. Health wise, let’s hope the vaccines are as efficacious as claimed and can be rolled out quickly.

[swils8610]

Awful year. I saw 2 albino deer together while hunting several years back.


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[BreguetRolex]

Originally Posted by Burlington

Wow - never heard of wine quotas needing to be hit or face eviction, is that part of a local bylaw or is it to do with living on a private estate where the rules are the rules ?

I also hoped for a lucky day at the weekend as was gifted upon by a passing seagull. Unfortunately it was on my newest jacket which I had to wash in the machine as dry cleaners are closed due to lockdown #2 so i won’t get to enjoy the original soft fabric as long as I had hoped. At least it wasn’t on one of my shearling collar coats, so dodged a splodge there as don’t think it would have ever come out.

Anyway, long story short, no special luck has been forthcoming (yet) !

I think 2021 will be difficult and honestly can imagine things being worse for the macro economic situation as things really catch up & bite. Health wise, let’s hope the vaccines are as efficacious as claimed and can be rolled out quickly.

I think 2021 will be a awesome and even better year then 2020 for us economically wise. See no reason why 2021 will not be bustling and just bursting with growth and opportunity... And do not even have to listen to the internet experts on "STOCKS" that still crack me up to this day with the fancy jargon where each one of them try to out do the other with their internet wisdom on stocks and bonds ..HAH

[BreguetRolex]

Originally Posted by swils8610

Awful year. I saw 2 albino deer together while hunting several years back.


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Had a awesome year here with 5000 miles logged on my bike even with the nasty crash back in July...I see the year with the glass 2/3rds full :)

[BreguetRolex]

Originally Posted by DonRickles

I hear they serve some pretty decent wine in Maui.......Thinkin the island is calling you two?

Thats where he is headed no doubt..:)

[JasoninDenver]

Pineapple wine is a little tough though.

Sure would be nice to have a TRF’er there though.

[Blansky]

Originally Posted by DonRickles

I hear they serve some pretty decent wine in Maui.......Thinkin the island is calling you two?

They may serve it there but they sure don't grow it there.

I'd stick to the coffee.

But you're right the island is calling.

[Burlington]

Originally Posted by BreguetRolex

I think 2021 will be a awesome and even better year then 2020 for us economically wise. See no reason why 2021 will not be bustling and just bursting with growth and opportunity... And do not even have to listen to the internet experts on "STOCKS" that still crack me up to this day with the fancy jargon where each one of them try to out do the other with their internet wisdom on stocks and bonds ..HAH

Those with means already will be fine - but I’m thinking about all the looming job loses round the corner. Certainly big news and risk on that front in the UK of late.

Not sure ‘high street’ retail will ever quite bounce back as it’s been in steady decline for years.

[Blansky]

Originally Posted by Burlington

Wow - never heard of wine quotas needing to be hit or face eviction, is that part of a local bylaw or is it to do with living on a private estate where the rules are the rules ?

No that's just California.

Every house in wine country has a quota.

And we have to put up with the grapes screaming every fall as they're having the lifeblood squeezed out of them.

It ain't all babes and palm trees.

[BreguetRolex]

Originally Posted by Blansky

No that just California.

Every house in wine country has a quota.

And we have to put up with the grapes screaming every fall as they're having the lifeblood squeezed out of them.

It ain't all babes and palm trees.

I never ever heard of such a quota imposed on someone.. Well that sure would not be for us and never even would have given it a thought.. STUPID

[swils8610]

Originally Posted by BreguetRolex

Had a awesome year here with 5000 miles logged on my bike even with the nasty crash back in July...I see the year with the glass 2/3rds full :)

Cheers to that! Glad you made a full recovery!


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[GB-man]

A somber post but I can’t help but laugh at this wine quota lol

This is like me being kicked out of Buffalo for not eating enough fried chicken.

[Laszlo]

I’d love to move back down south again. Warm. Warm.

[tritium8]

If you make it to LA, let me know. We can grab a glass of......beer.

[-dustin]

I caught an albino catfish once. Cleaned it up, ate it. Been downhill ever since.

[bayerische]

Originally Posted by Blansky

When living in wine country there is an expectation that you will consume the product to help with the economy. When you fail to pull your own weight, you are politely let to the county line and told to have a nice life. Elsewhere.

Do they produce bad wine?

[Slimpee]

Yeah it has been a crappy year. I lost three of my four grandparents. I’m incredibly lucky to still have one grandpa, in the San Diego area.

And my wife and I are expecting our first child in April!

As you’ve alluded to, it’s definitely a good time to look at the bright side!

Ps, my has a bit of history in the California wine business!

[cascavel]

This past August, while visiting Santa Fe, I saw a lizard with two tails. Next day my girlfriend and I contacted a real estate agent, bought a house, went back to New York City, called the movers and fled to New Mexico. Been happy ever since.