Bad Dog

Tram was a bad dog last night! He had two big chicken dinners! This morning, when I looked out the window and saw all the feathers, I knew what had happened. Tram got into the chicken house and helped himself to two chickens! When he saw me, he knew he had been bad and that I was not happy with him. How, you ask? Because he squints his eyes to say “Sorry”. So, on my agenda today is to repair the hole in the screen that let this all happen. When you see Tram and he looks well fed – well, now you know why.

I have finished pruning my vines and moved on the help Vineyard Mistress. It was a beautiful day to be out and visit with her. We had not worked together since fall so we had plenty to chat about while we clipped. Only 5 rows to go!

Anyone have any comments about my blog? Would love to hear from you!

Until later…

Guest Blogger...

Hi, this is Angela blogging for mom. Mom, dad, and two of my sisters spent some time at my house last week. Most of them went to the Grape and Wine Conference at Tan Tar A. Somehow I talked mom into staying for the week and then babysitting over Valentines Day weekend for me. So, this week it was my turn to come and help her out with the Mardi Gras preparations. How writing her blog for her became part of the deal, I'm not sure. So here I am blogging, cooking and decorating. If you don't have any plans for this Saturday the 21st come by for a visit. Homemade gumbo is on the menu with rolls and cupcakes and Dave Cattani will be here playing live music in the loft. Throw in some good wine and some really cool Mardi Gras beads and you’ve got a perfect afternoon!

Love to Prune!

I enjoy pruning the vines! As I move down the row, each vine gives me a challenge and this is what I enjoy. Being out in the fresh air, gives me time to clear my mind. This year, I have taken on 1 acre of Chambourcin behind our house as my personal care. Vineyard Mistress and Newbie had their doubts whether I would actually follow through with this plan. Well, I have only four rows to go and I will have completed my acre! Looks like I'll be helping them finish the rest of the vineyard. I told Marty, " We’ll have one acre of Chambourcin either
the best looking vines in the spring or they will all be dead!"

Enjoy the beautiful weather that is coming our way this weekend - get out and drink some wine!