Great Friends, Exceptional Wine, Classic Cars…

Every year now, a couple times a year when special events roll around, for quite some time .. I have received an invitation to help out at a dear friends vineyard.

Sunday was one of those days …

Botham Vineyards hosts a Classic Car Show, a day and a hobby near and dear to the hearts and families of the beautiful couple who own and operate the vineyard.

The morning was crisp for a drive in a classic convertible, but made for some beautiful moments.

Cars were enjoyed.  Wine was shared.  Moments were had.

And fun memories were made.  Many of which I witnessed, made me miss the Cowboy even more than I usually do the days we are unable to be together.  But overall, a beautiful day in a serene setting over fine wine and with good friends.  Blessed.

Time to meander …

Amazing what new discoveries are out there .. when you take time to walk.  And simply look around.

This past Saturday took an hour and walked the Farmer’s Market and upper end of State Street in Madison.

Little window shopping proved an appetizer for return trip soon with the kids.  New niche candy shop and bakery just a few doors from each other.

There’s been boom in niche chocolatiers, cupcakeries ..

A big fan of breads and as communities look to shop and support local business, I wonder if this is something we’ll start to see more of.  Apparently the case in some parts of the world.

http://www.businessday.com.au/nsw/smaller-bakeries-rise-as-famous-names-feel-the-squeeze-20120727-2302d.html

Get out and enjoy …