• 08-13-2005, 04:54 PM
    villenadecorte
    Wine & Bike Tour 2005- Photog-get-together...
  • 08-13-2005, 05:22 PM
    villenadecorte
    Re: Wine & Bike Tour 2005- Photog-get-together...
    Just some basic details:

    I've arranged for complimentary private tours and tastings at Wente Vineyards, and their sister vineyard Murrietta's Well.

    We will begin at Wente for a tour, then tasting, picnic in their garden, then head over (either bike or drive 1/2 mile) to Murietta's well for a repeat tour and tasting.
    Afterwards, its a approx. a 7 mile ride to Del Valle Lake if any of the bike guys/gals are up to it.

    Hope you can make it out.
    RSVP is necessary for this event!

    Rebekah
  • 08-13-2005, 06:22 PM
    adina
    Re: Wine & Bike Tour 2005- Photog-get-together...
    I'd love to go, but after a bit of wine, I don't think I'd be able to ride my bike. :)

    Sounds like a good time, I think you get the official Gathering Organizer Tiara!
  • 08-13-2005, 07:02 PM
    villenadecorte
    Re: Wine & Bike Tour 2005- Photog-get-together...
    Adina,
    No need to ride after you drink... you could walk or ride with a non drinker... or PJ could give you a ride on his handlebars! :) haha.
    Hold off on that tiara until I can get atleast more than 5 people to show up!
    I just want to spread the PR word and get people excited.
    I've extended the invitation to some friends of mine as well that I know have photography interests.
    If I can get them fired up that is more users on PR, more people participating in PR.com and helping expand the knowledge base. :)
  • 08-15-2005, 04:21 AM
    MJS
    Re: Wine & Bike Tour 2005- Photog-get-together...
    I'd love to be there but I just reported back to school and the lottery pulled the wrong numbers again.

    Good luck!!!
  • 08-15-2005, 10:19 AM
    racingpinarello
    Re: Wine & Bike Tour 2005- Photog-get-together...
    Rebekah,

    That's great..I thought it was going to be on the 17th and I would be unable to make it. NOW, I will be there with my wife.

    I will ride there from Mountain View, but Karen will be going by car.

    Thanks for the event!!!

    Loren "Merlot is for wimps" Crannell
  • 08-15-2005, 10:36 AM
    another view
    Re: Wine & Bike Tour 2005- Photog-get-together...
    Sounds like a great time, wish I could be there!

    Steve "Zinfandel isn't White" Muntz :)
  • 08-15-2005, 11:04 AM
    mtbbrian
    Me Too!
    What a better combination!
    Bikes, Wine and Photography!
    I WANT TO COME TOO!!
    But I am in the same club as Steve, and am unable too..
    :(
    Bek you need to move to Utah so the two of us can do such events here!
    Brian
    I like Wine... ;)
  • 08-19-2005, 11:44 AM
    villenadecorte
    Re: Wine & Bike Tour 2005- Photog-get-together...
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by another view
    Sounds like a great time, wish I could be there!

    Steve "Zinfandel isn't White" Muntz :)

    Love that quote... i really have to be in the mood for a red zin to drink it though.
    I love cab, cab blends, pinot noir is striking chords with me regularly :)
    its been so hot that i've been chilling pinot grigio and serving it up with raspberries and peaches in the glass. sort of an impromptu white sangria.
  • 08-19-2005, 11:47 AM
    villenadecorte
    Re: Wine & Bike Tour 2005- Photog-get-together...
    you're biking from mountain view to livermore? holy cow.
    i was worried about the measley 6 miles from Muriettas to Del Valle.
    hahaha.
    sorry havent been on much over here... i have had a lot to deal with last couple weeks.
  • 08-19-2005, 11:48 AM
    villenadecorte
    Re: Wine & Bike Tour 2005- Photog-get-together...
    Can we sticky this? John are you available to come?
  • 08-19-2005, 01:09 PM
    another view
    Re: Wine & Bike Tour 2005- Photog-get-together...
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by villenadecorte
    Can we sticky this?

    I'm all over that.

    (Insert Homer Simpson voice) Pinot Noir... Mmm...
  • 08-23-2005, 07:24 PM
    Photo-John
    Not Sure
    I'm not sure about this one yet. The US national mountain bike championships are at Mammoth Mountain that weekend. I haven't committed to going yet, but I should go.

    Ugggh. Summer is soooo busy for me.
  • 09-03-2005, 04:55 PM
    tink
    Re: Wine & Bike Tour 2005- Photog-get-together...
    I'd love to come, it's just a little bit far for me to get there!! :(
  • 09-03-2005, 06:49 PM
    opus
    Re: Wine & Bike Tour 2005- Photog-get-together...
    I wish I could come too, but you're a bit too far away to bike to. Had you made it Oct 23, and down near San Diego, well then I could come! (My friend is getting married)

    ~Kelly "Any Riesling Is a Good Riesling To Drink" Crandall
  • 09-05-2005, 10:53 PM
    villenadecorte
    Re: Wine & Bike Tour 2005- Photog-get-together...
    One day Kelly!!! :) Who knows, if theres another NY gathering, maybe we can meet up there :) haha.
  • 09-05-2005, 10:56 PM
    villenadecorte
    Headcount... can ya email me?
    Hey all,
    Just want to get a head count and email some directions and maps, etc.
    2 more weeks YAY! I am trying to organize a few other little things for the wine tasting to make it a little more fun.
    If you could email me so I have your email contact info, I can get some of the directions and maps to you, and a little registration thing to bring along.

    Anyone want to do a picture exchange?

    Don't forget, the MORE the merrier... bring a spose, date, friend, sibling whatever!

    rs@artevillena.com

    Bek
  • 09-14-2005, 08:43 PM
    Photo-John
    I'm In!
    I commit. I'm in. I'll be there.
  • 09-15-2005, 09:18 AM
    villenadecorte
    Re: I'm In!
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Photo-John
    I commit. I'm in. I'll be there.

    YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    John, I'll email you the directions.
  • 09-15-2005, 01:29 PM
    racingpinarello
    Re: Wine & Bike Tour 2005- Photog-get-together...
    Hi Rebekah,

    I've been suffering from the flu the past two weeks, and still cannot shake it. It doesn't look like we can make it this Sunday. Despite being sick, I've had to photograph two weddings and a third on Saturday. I'll be lucky to make it past Saturday evening.

    I really want to go....:(

    Loren
  • 09-15-2005, 01:31 PM
    villenadecorte
    Re: Wine & Bike Tour 2005- Photog-get-together...
    Hey Loren,
    Dont sweat it... take care of you :)
  • 09-16-2005, 12:13 PM
    villenadecorte
    Should We Cancel?
    I am too sick to go. :(, and Loren is out too

    I know John and 2 others were going to attend...
    Do you guys still want to attend?

    If so, they will just move the tasting into the tasting room instead of having it done privately.

    Let me know your thoughts.

    Bek