Noble Fir Blues: Wednesday, December 18th

A person usually has two reasons for doing something: a good reason and the real reason. -Thomas Carlyle, historian and essayist (1795-1881) 

Hi Patrice, 

You should know that I live with the fashion Gestapo so any abuse you get from me is borne out of the constant barrage of criticism I deal with! and of course have to pay it forward!

Very glad you guys are up for the 30th and although we are hoping for a winter wonderland which is what one would expect at that altitude it’s very possible there won’t be any snow yet and you ,might as well bring your bike! We will have to keep tabs on the weather and will let you know. 

 

I didn’t know you were flogging Rosie’s shortbread! I am a big fan of shortbread so maybe set some aside for me and I’ll be happy to purchase as I have no doubt it’s excellent!

I know you are probably wanting to know what the damage on the desk unit will be so I ran some numbers and here’s what I’ve come up with. the sheet metal work was $472.00 and hardware is about $60.00 my time consists of between designing, estimating , running around, my own fabrication install etc. about thirty hours. My shop rate right now for general customers is $60.00 / hour. I am more than happy to extend my most preferred friend rate to you at $ 30.00/ hour for a total of $900.00 + HST ($45.00) as It’s run through my company and have to charge tax. I don’t have a firm price on the sandblasting / powder coating but I’m estimating 3 – $400.00 for an approximate total of $1877.00. I will have a final number after I pick the stuff up. 

Hope that’s alright? I know it’s quite a bit but this custom work stuff usually winds up being more than one would expect. I do accept partial payments of shortbread! Cheers, Al

Merry Christmas to you all from the three of us. Spud looked decidedly heavier when we got back from Vancouver and he keeps eyeing the almost empty whiskey bottle you left behind. Very strange!! Thank you for the very entertaining Christmas card and greetings!

Great pic! We've had some amazing skies, and full moon over the bay here as well. Say to Big Al & Colleen. No problem for me to pick you up a ferry-no bike rack, but room in back of SUV. We'll plan details as we get closer. Enjoy the Nota Bene. Cheers, Grog 

Hi Patricio and Herr Fred,

Some of the local aficionados gathered for an afternoon and evening of good
whisky on Sunday. We had an amazing lineup of whiskies to taste, as can be
seen on the attached photos. The President of the South Okanagan Whisky
Tasting Society, Kevin Ritcey, made a guest appearance. The tasting master
was Simon, who is currently the Manager of the Oliver BC liquor store. The
highlights for me were the Redbreast 15, 46%. Also the ridiculously
expensive Balblair 1975. The first picture shows our host, Jim Solley, and
his two compatriots who are the total membership of the Naramata Whisky
Club.

Cheers, Slainche, have a great Christmas, Peter



Il conductore,

I have tried adding you on facebook, but you're either ignoring my requests (probably in the midst of a drunken malt stupor) or you are simply not sure what's going on. It won't be my real name on facebook, my facebook handle is "Johan Blaze" (for privacy reasons if you're wondering) so if someone with that name tries to add you as a friend then that is me!

Mark, no worries if you don't want to be on facebook. The facebook group is just something I thought might be a cool addition to our regular spam emails, as well, I made the foolish assumption that we're all on facebook already

Moe, Kurt, Misha, are you three on facebook? Best, VL

Hi Victor, My facebook name is Moe Tootoonian. Thanks. Moe

Same for me as for the dates... and also not sure if i will  make it to the island. Thanks and best wishes, Misha

Jon, I have sent a friend request to you on facebook. My facebook name is "Johan Blaze" VL

Victor, i was on Facebook ... but then left 2-3 years ago). Don't have much enthusiasm yet to come back. will see. thanks, Misha

the NRBC group will be worth a comeback Misha! My suggestion to anti-facebookers is to make a fake account using a fake email simply for the purposes of our group, but once again, the fb group is just for fun so no pressure VL 

NRBC - a cautionary tale? http://www.capebretonpost.com/Canada---World/Society/2013-12-18/article-3548061/Long-walk%2C-short-pier%3A-Tourist-distracted-by-Facebook-plummets-off-pier-in-Australia/1

8^) cheers, Mark

Both dates work for me. undecided whether I will be able make over for the Vancouver Island Inn Bloodletting. GB

Hey Al, Friday is not good for me as I am having people over and Saturday I work and have plans. I do have Sunday off but have things going on in the afternoon. Would the morning work?? Sorry bout the difficulty of getting together, let me know if Sunday works when you get a chance. Thanks, Chloe

Hi Chloe,

No probs on difficulty as we’re all busy this time of year. I think Sunday will be okay say around ten thirty or so? I could get Jesse to help probably and perhaps Patrice?

Hi Big Al and Chloë!

I'm free on Sunday so that date/time is fine with me. I gather you are not at GIB this coming Sunday, Chloë. If you are working, I'm sure your Mother will be available to hold doors, etc. Anyway, see everyone at 10:30 am this coming Sunday. Cheers, Patrizzio/Dad!                   no have the sunday off!!

Hello Patrick,

How is it going? What's the latest news from the  internecine, social media warfare. Does still resist your  Maginot Line? I am sorry for my late answer, it's being a very busy time kissing, hugging, and getting drunk. You are far more crazy than I thought at the begining, mamma mia!

Anyhow I'll try to be there whenever you finally set the date for the next meeting. Please inform me when the peace treaty is already signed. Eguberri zoriontsuak eta urteberri on! jon

P.S.1: May I ask your adress?

P.S.2: I really appreciate your language corrections, I'll try to get rid of them by improving my skills; so take advantage of my weakness now, it may not last very long ;-p

The Henke Family wishes all their Friends a very Merry Christmas and a Happy & Successful New Year. Cheers, Andy, Marge & Adrian


 

Hi Patrick
 
Just a quick note Eric will not be coming with us on Saturday--thanks for including him in the invitation. Can you tell me the time again? Cheers
Jo-Anne

Hi Jo-Anne!

Sorry that Eric will not be joining us but understand, of course. Anytime after 6:00 pm. See you on Saturday. Fondestos and Cheers, Patrizzio!

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