Von Bingen Brings The Dougnut Blues: Thursday, March 15th!

Beware of the stories you read or tell; subtly, at night, beneath the waters of consciousness, they are altering your world. -Ben Okri, poet and novelist (b. 15 Mar 1959) 

Busy day today so was up at 7:20 am to start my java burbling. Von Bingen is popping by this morning, at 10:00 am, to collect a copy of Five Star Billionaire, our next book club selection, part of a set from Penticton Public Library Lady Dar arranged for us. Have The Kitchen Sink PAG film series at 4:00 pm, Faces Places, a unique cross-generational portrait of life in rural France from the great Agnès Varda), followed by a fund-raiser, Quiz Night, organized by friends in Kiwanis, at 7:00 pm. Somewhere, in there, I want to hit the streets for another ride! 

Cartoon: Dan Piraro

It all sounds great! I’ve started to enjoy a drop of whiskey, but just a drop! So hopefully I’ll be at your doorstep by 6pm!

Forwarding a pic a fellow birder took this week in his yard!! Hoping your bridge nite was happy one😊😊 Judy Xo Hi Judy Blue! Trust you are well. I have been meaning to send along thanks for pictures of bobcat! What an amazing creature! Where does your friend live? All the best. Cheers, Patrizzio! Alex recently moved here from chilliwack . He is an avid birder and photographer. The picture was taken in his backyard. He lives in Penticton in the Wiltse area. Judy Hi again, Judy Blue! Thanks for letting me know about where bobcat was sighted. Pretty close, actually. I thought it might have been off Green Lake or some more rural area. Of course hills are close to Wiltse so it makes sense that such creatures would be around. Anyway, thanks again for pictures. We'll miss you at bridge but hope to use your table! Cheers, Patrizzio!

Dear Traveler, This is a one-time reminder from Rail Europe. During your visit to our site a while back, you asked us to let you know when the train tickets from VALENCE to BRNO, on 07/05/18 would be available for purchase. We wanted to let you know that at this time, tickets and schedules should be available for the route you wish to travel on. We are typically able to validate that tickets are available, however, if for any reason you are not able to book train tickets on your desired date of travel, you may want to consider a rail pass. Please search for your tickets and confirm your reservations. Remember, the earlier you book, the better the price. Hoping you have a wonderful trip, Rail Europe Your European Rail Experts.  

Map and Stats for ride:
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/2558533487#.WqtZfr_G7Wg.email

Lunch in Lahaina

For those of you who wish to remain in Dave's Club but also wish to participate in the new Futures Club, we are working on the programming which will allow that to happen. In the meantime, if you want to participate in both and haven't already notified us by email, please just write us. The new Futures Club will replace the current Vintage Circle program and will be similar, only better! Here are the basic details about the cost and what's involved: For $384 a year prepaid, you'll receive two futures cases of your choosing from the new 2018 pre-harvest offer - shipping and tax included on the first two cases. After our initial 2018 pre-harvest offer in late March or early April, you will have until May 31st to customize your choices using a special order form which you'll be sent. You may choose up to 6 bottles of any one wine and mix and match in multiples of at least 3 bottles. We'll store your credit card on file and you'll be auto-renewed each year unless you choose to cancel. If you wish to order more than two cases of futures or bottled wines, you'll receive 15% off futures and 40% off bottled wine, using our new online store. This offer expires and will end on May 31, 2018.  David Coffaro Vineyard & Winery 7485 Dry Creek Road, Geyserville CA