At the Board Meeting the day after we got back from Down Under one of the Laithwaites did actually doze off. But it wasn't me. Too much Excitement; Glenn's going like a train. Then a day with the writers … and one of the best-ever Monday mornings was meeting Oz Clarke at the top of the Oval stands to take a cover photo. The sun shone and the first game of the season was going on below. I know nothing about cricket but I envied those few in the stands. Such a peaceful pastime. Just lovely.
Then days of meetings with all at Theale finished off with a Tasting Battle vs Henry L at The Arch in front of a big crowd. He won the first 2 rounds with the Hunter’s Sauvignon and the great La Voute. But I fought back with le Vent de Folie and the Presbytere '02. A draw. So Tom L said we both lost. No, we won, son. And …
So flattered to have one couple come down from Leicester just for the tasting and another bringing in a crusty old '70 St Emilion for us to enjoy together. We do have lovely customers!
Took a day off to go see the Hockneys; need to work on my i-pad sketching.
This morning, Easter Sunday, after helping plant the spuds – a family tradition – I said to B I wished I was going to Bordeaux with Henry. So she said why not? And here we are waiting to get on the Portsmouth ferry and its taking me right back to the '70's when I did this monthly. Glad H is driving. Actually I'm replacing Alfie dog. Who preferred to stay home with our two. I can't stay awake.
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