Christmas gift from California

Antonio Correia

I did not know where to post this ... :dunno
I decided to do it here. If it is incorrect move it please.
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When I arrived home today it was already dark and I went to meet my wife who was at the computer as usual , in the Net.
When we were going to have dinner she asked me if I had already seen that parcel at the entrance.
I had not. She told me: It's from that American friend of yours, you talked me about !
Indeed it was from him.

That old chap ! I will not reveal his identity here but I would like to express here and now, my best feelings for him and thank him for such a kind gift.:clap:D
Now, I can drink a glass of Californian wine.

Drink to the Health of that family's photographer and to himself.

Of course that I will take a picture of the occasion.
And that occasion will be one of these Saturdays or Sundays.

I have now that friend's address.
I asked but he did not send me his own, as he should.
It's now time to return the kind and nice act.

Thank you so much photographer. :thumb
PS- It was sent on the 18/12/2006 and arrived sound and safe - the parcel is very good and well done - on the 04/01/2007

photodoug

ah...from our neighbors The Francis Ford Coppolas! A mighty movie and wine maker is he.

Antonio Correia

photodoug wrote:

ah...from our neighbors The Francis Ford Coppolas! A mighty movie and wine maker is he.

I have guessed that the Coppolas produced wines when I saw this bottle ...

Seefutlung

Is that a Pinot Noir? Man, whoever sent you the gift sure knew their wines!

Gary

photodoug

Antonio Correia wrote:

I have guessed that the Coppolas produced wines when I saw this bottle ...

http://www.niebaum-coppola.com/

quite a bit of history behind their operation. They recenty expanded by purchasing quite a large stake of land adjacent to their existing winery. I think it may be one of the, if not THE largest single winery operations in the Napa Valley.

I live right over the hill from there. Makes it easy to entertain visitors!

andymillson

Not only a great winery, but they have (or had when I was there in 2000) a collection of props from Copolla's movies (a Car, the godfathers desk, others..). You get to taste great wines and see the props etc, well worth a trip if you can get there.

Andy

Antonio Correia

Seefutlung wrote:

Is that a Pinot Noir? Man, whoever sent you the gift sure knew their wines!

Gary

I believe you because I don't know of American wines ...

Awais Yaqub

congtrats
but what was a gift ?

Seneca

Awais Yaqub wrote:

congtrats
but what was a gift ?

I think the bubble wrap ! Just kidding!

photodoug

andymillson wrote:

Not only a great winery, but they have (or had when I was there in 2000) a collection of props from Copolla's movies (a Car, the godfathers desk, others..). You get to taste great wines and see the props etc, well worth a trip if you can get there.

Andy

I can and I will now. I'm a big Godfather fan. Have you seen the Lake Tahoe Corleone compound from the film? It's now multiple condos, but if you take a boat tour they'll float you past for a good look: northlake on the west side.

Awais Yaqub

Seneca wrote:

I think the bubble wrap ! Just kidding!

rofl
i wonder why photo was not loaded 1st
so it is a wine

Skippy

Antonio Correia wrote:

I did not know where to post this ...
I decided to do it here. If it is incorrect move it please.
----
When I arrived home today it was already dark and I went to meet my wife who was at the computer as usual , in the Net.
When we were going to have dinner she asked me if I had already seen that parcel at the entrance.
I had not. She told me: It's from that American friend of yours, you talked me about !
Indeed it was from him.

That old chap ! I will not reveal his identity here but I would like to express here and now, my best feelings for him and thank him for such a kind gift.D
Now, I can drink a glass of Californian wine.

Drink to the Health of that family's photographer and to himself.

Of course that I will take a picture of the occasion.
And that occasion will be one of these Saturdays or Sundays.

I have now that friend's address.
I asked but he did not send me his own, as he should.
It's now time to return the kind and nice act.

Thank you so much photographer.
PS- It was sent on the 18/12/2006 and arrived sound and safe - the parcel is very good and well done - on the 04/01/2007

What a lovely surprise for you Antonio, enjoy it and may 2007 be a Wonderful Year for You and Your Family ....... Skippy

Antonio Correia

Skippy wrote:

What a lovely surprise for you Antonio, enjoy it and may 2007 be a Wonderful Year for You and Your Family ....... Skippy

Indeed !
People sympatize with each other for nothing...
It's incredible !

( Shall I ever go to California ? )