Christmas was a little slow taking off this year. But it sure is making up for it now!

It’s everyone to man the phones again. They are getting hot. 30 extra people drafted in today ... they're sitting on top of each other. It’s lively in there! And the Gloucester cellars are humming round the clock. All running smoothly.

Can't tell you how encouraging that is. Thanks to all our lovely customers. I am touched by your loyalty.

Did my 'stand-up' and tasting act yesterday for 100 or so enthusiasts at the Locksbottom-Orpington shop. So many coming up to say they've been with us 20, 30, even 40 years. Wow!

Last venue for the TL 40th Anniversary Tour is the Virginia Water shop on Jan 25th 2010.

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