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My Date With a Bulldozer

Yes, I’m still in Oregon.  I know you want me to go home, but my work here is not done.  I am still needed. However, I can honestly say that I have never been friends with heavy machinery.  It’s not my thing.  It’s for other people, who are very unlike me.  Even though yellow is one of my favorite colors,…
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A Day in Dundee Hills

Still on location in the Willamette Valley of Oregon.  Today was the day I was looking forward to.  I think I dreamnt about it.  Wine Tasting Wednesday!  Oh Yeah! The rain and light snow (that melted before it hit the ground) was NOT going to get in the way of the little tasting I had planned.  For me, Dundee Hills…
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The Money I Saved On Vacation Bling

Living in California we have a sales tax rate of anywhere between 7.5{5396afcf7ebcb011d88226d96591fa60d0bb5a6cac0179c8121d60c005c366a8} to 8.5{5396afcf7ebcb011d88226d96591fa60d0bb5a6cac0179c8121d60c005c366a8}, depending on what city you live in, on all purchases (excluding some food items).  So when I go to Oregon, a state that does not have sales tax, I have convinced myself that everything in the whole flippin’ state is on sale by about 10.0{5396afcf7ebcb011d88226d96591fa60d0bb5a6cac0179c8121d60c005c366a8}.  Yes, I’ve even…
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Well Witchin’ the Vineyard

I’m on a roadtrip, except for the fact that I flew here and then rented a car.  So, is that still considered a roadtrip?  Let’s just say I’m on location in the Willamette Valley of Oregon, bringing you up to date information on the latest and greatest happenings from my future vineyard property.  I know you’ve been sitting at home…
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Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Can I just tell you how addicted I am to these muffins.  They are so unbelievably good I have to hide them from myself.  I’m not kidding.  That doesn’t really work but the problem is I cannot be left alone with these things.   Ready for their name?  Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins.  No further explanation necessary.  The chocolate and the subtle…
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A Holiday Wish

Happy Easter from our crazy house to yours!  We wish you all an enjoyable day with family and friends. Memories From Easter’s Past……. This is my oldest hooligan when he was two years old.  He was soooo into The Wiggles and Bob the Builder.  It looks like the Easter Bunny made his day. At the time I was still a hyper-spastic…
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It’s A Man’s World…I Guess

Overall, I’m not a big fan of Chardonnay.  I’ve always tried to enjoy this wine and understand the addiction surrounding it.  Mostly, I want to join in the hoopla that makes this wine one of the most popular varietals today.   Strangely enough, even with my dislike, I continue seeking Chardonnay out, thinking this time will be different; the Chardonnay my palate accepts as friendly.  This one will be…
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My First Human Experiment

It all began when they handed you to me in the hospital; a burrito is what first came to mind.  How did they wrap you up like a burrito?  Was I supposed to be able to wrap you up like a burrito?  I had no idea what to do with a live, wet burrito.  Was there a burrito class? Why…
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