I am out in California for the Wine Bloggers Conference and I took a couple of days afterwards to mess around a bit.
As strange as it sounds these days, I have been without access to the internet for over 24 hours!, despite the claim by my hotel to the contrary.
So instead of going another whole day without posting, I am standing in a corner of my room where I get a tiny bit of 4G reception and writing this on my phone (so excuse the brevity and any errors).
My thumbs are already cramping up so here are a few photos from the last few days:
Greg Brewer (left) and Steve Clifton
Flag over Clos Pepe
The Clos Pepe “big House” from the vineyard
My blurry attempt at a selfie with Chrystal Clifton of Palmina Wines
The Cargasacchi/Loring Tasting Room in Buellton
Tasting at Melville
Wowo!! Lucky!!! What a blast!!
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Crazy. Crazy.
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Quite the thumb skills! Looks like a fun, fun time. And the HORROR of no Internet!
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Need to start using more of my camera and less of my iPhone. Blurry!
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I know the experience of going without internet. A lot like withdrawal…. damned inconvenient… it seems before internet it was smoke signals and drums. Wasn’t it?
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I sat there for the better part of an hour trying to get the dumb thing to work. I even asked the (what looked like a) 12 year-old at the front desk for help. I think I need a different kind of help!
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A post with pictures AND captions all from your phone?? I’m impressed. Anxious for the 10-finger debrief when you get home . . .
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Where to start?
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I rather enjoy no internet when I’m on vacay. Glad you are having fun!
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I agree if you know going in that you will not have it, it’s great. But when you want/need it?
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That is when you say to yourself “oh well, I guess I better have another glass of wine and relax instead.” 🙂 (But I do look forward to your wine conference recap.)
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I feel your pain! On a recent trip abroad, I was without internet often. I learned a lot about myself…like that I’m really dependent upon it. Eventually I eased into minimal phone and internet access but it was difficult.
I’m so glad you posted. I enjoy your posts! It looks like you had a great time.
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Thanks so much Grace! I know what you mean–to paraphrase Dire Straights “I want my ISP!”
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Looks fantastic!I just tried the Melville Syrah and it was divine:)
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Melville does a really nice job. If you like Pinot, you should grab some Brewer-Clifton and some Clos Pepe–two of my all-time favorites….
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I love Pinots – will definitely look for both! Thanks for the suggestion.
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