The Viking Thread. - Page 13

VinReaper · 04-02-2008, 12:18 PM

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Yeah, for some reason, my ancestors decided the US was the place to be. I'd love to visit the homeland someday.

That would be a definite must!!!

So, how is AZ doing today?

VR

Barbarian · 04-02-2008, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by VinReaper

That would be a definite must!!!

So, how is AZ doing today?

VR

Mighty fine at the moment. But any day now it will be 100+ degrees day and night. Too crowded and too much traffic, but I work at home, so all's good.

Are you in Sweden?

VinReaper · 04-02-2008, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Barbarian

Mighty fine at the moment. But any day now it will be 100+ degrees day and night. Too crowded and too much traffic, but I work at home, so all's good.

Are you in Sweden?

No, I am a NYC kid!!!

I just use to work for a company whose parent company was Swedish. And I have a ton of Swedish friends.

I also have friends that live out in Surprise and Flagstaff, AZ. They say the same thing! Like living in Hell during the summer!

VR

Barbarian · 04-02-2008, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by VinReaper

No, I am a NYC kid!!!

I just use to work for a company whose parent company was Swedish. And I have a ton of Swedish friends.

I also have friends that live out in Surprise and Flagstaff, AZ. They say the same thing! Like living in Hell during the summer!

VR

Ah, I see. Sounds like how I used to be with Austrians. My wife used to live out in Surprise until I took her as my woman and moved her into my cave.

I have a few friends up in Flag. That's where the majority of my high school friends went to college, and some decided to become lifers.

protector2814 · 04-02-2008, 03:39 PM

Hail, Viking Brothers. So...what are we drinking?
It's only Wednesday but it feels Friday. I drink tonight may be in order.

Barbarian · 04-02-2008, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by protector2814

Hail, Viking Brothers. So...what are we drinking?

It's only Wednesday but it feels Friday. I drink tonight may be in order.

Think I'll be going easy with a nice hearty wine the color of blood. Wish I had some good mead...or even bad mead. What say you, protector?

VinReaper · 04-02-2008, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Barbarian

Ah, I see. Sounds like how I used to be with Austrians. My wife used to live out in Surprise until I took her as my woman and moved her into my cave.

I have a few friends up in Flag. That's where the majority of my high school friends went to college, and some decided to become lifers.

I have yet to go and visit them. I will make sure to do so though. I love to travel all over the world. And do so for business and pleasure, but yet to go to Arizona. I don't know why?

VR

VinReaper · 04-02-2008, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Barbarian

Think I'll be going easy with a nice hearty wine the color of blood. Wish I had some good mead...or even bad mead. What say you, protector?

What wines do you like?

It is what I do for a living. And I am always interested in knowing what people enjoy from different areas of the country and globe or that matter.

VR

Barbarian · 04-02-2008, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by VinReaper

What wines do you like?

It is what I do for a living. And I am always interested in knowing what people enjoy from different areas of the country and globe or that matter.

VR

There's always the Grand Canyon, if you need a reason. It is one of the wonders of the world and all. I backpacked to the bottom a few years back, and coming back up was the biggest physical challenge I've ever had. It was well worth it though.

I pretty much drink Yellow Tail Shiraz exclusively. It's affordable and tasty. So what is it you do for a living? Make wine? Critique wine?

VinReaper · 04-02-2008, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Barbarian

There's always the Grand Canyon, if you need a reason. It is one of the wonders of the world and all. I backpacked to the bottom a few years back, and coming back up was the biggest physical challenge I've ever had. It was well worth it though.

I pretty much drink Yellow Tail Shiraz exclusively. It's affordable and tasty. So what is it you do for a living? Make wine? Critique wine?

I am a Sommelier by title, but I work as a private consultant for restaurants, caterers and private clients. I also act as an appraiser and validation authority for auction houses. My main function is that of a wine broker. I manage, sources and broker fine wine cellars and speculate on wine futures. Thusly critique and writing articles as well as teaching wine course on the professional level.

In short a PHd of wine. (Pretty Heavy Drinker!)

And I agree! Yellow Tail gives you good bang for your buck. Many Australian wines do! You should try a few others to get a feel for Australia's introductory level style!

As for the Canyon! I will definitely do that someday! And I will try soon! Like in a year or two! It is on the list.

VR