De-lurking to say Hello!

Shanti · Joined: 08 Jun 2005 Posts: 32 Location: Duluth, MN

Hi Everyone,

I've been following this lovely bulletin board for a while now and thought "It's time to step out of the shadows and say Hi!" Very Happy

A bit about myself - I'm from Northern Minnesota - right on the tip of Lake Superior; I have a huge garden (which I'm hoping will make it through this sodden spring we're having); I love to make new recipes and try new culinary adventures. Hubby does homebrewing so I've developed a fondness for good beers and we belong to a small Wine Club out of California (Stryker Winery).

I work full time in the forestry profession and part time as a yoga instructor. I love to read, write, hike, bike, and play with my two dogs (Kia, 6, Lab and Ben, 3, English Setter).

I'm looking forward to future discussions with everyone!
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Rainey · Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2005 12:39 am Post subject:

Welcome! I'm delighted, in particular, to see another gardener join the group. Stop by the gardening thread and tell us what you planted and how it's coming. Wink

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Vickie · Joined: 01 Jun 2005 Posts: 46 Location: Sydney, Australia

This has given me the courage to de-lurk as well!

Shanti - another wine lover, I see. I don't know much about American wine at all; the good stuff's really expensive here in Australia (I'm a Brit living in Sydney). Any tips?

The other half is a Sommelier and he would know, but it would be nice to surprise him with something special that I'd found out myself. He's from the Hunter Valley (one of the big wine-producing regions) here in Aus and is frightening in his knowledge. I'm concentrating in picking up as much as I can....

JustMe · Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 213 Location: Ontario, Canada

Yippeee! More wine lovers!!!
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Shanti · Joined: 08 Jun 2005 Posts: 32 Location: Duluth, MN

Hello Vickie! Glad you joined as well! I am by no means a wine expert, but my Hubby and I have really been enjoying the wine from here: http://www.strykersonoma.com/ He signed me up a year ago for the Wine Club as a Valentines Day gift and we're still in it! They don't sell in retail stores - you have to order from them direct.

We also enjoy the wines from Washington and Oregon state. Inexpensive yet consistantly good.
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bakerswife · Joined: 16 Jun 2005 Posts: 19 Location: Lyon, France

simona · Joined: 11 Mar 2005 Posts: 696 Location: israel

What does de-lurk mean?

bakerswife · Joined: 16 Jun 2005 Posts: 19 Location: Lyon, France

"Lurking" is reading the threads without posting anything, so "de-lurking" is announcing yourself by posting! Wink

simona · Joined: 11 Mar 2005 Posts: 696 Location: israel

Thank you

Shanti · Joined: 08 Jun 2005 Posts: 32 Location: Duluth, MN

Hello Bakerswife! Welcome to the boards!
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Vickie · Joined: 01 Jun 2005 Posts: 46 Location: Sydney, Australia

Shanti - I'm going to try and seek out some good American wine. I was talking to the other half last night (about these forums as it happens) and it turns out he LOVES Oregon pinot noir and rates it very highly. The only American wine I ever saw in the UK was Blossom Hill and the like.

JustMe, I tried a Canadian wine for the first time the other week, the Inniskillen 2002 cabernet franc. Just gorgeous - there was fighting over the last drops and the bottle was divided up very carefully indeed!

bakerswife - welcome to the boards! We've got ourselves a fair few wine lovers here and I expect there must be loads more!

Do any of you drink Australian wine at all? The other half and I split our time between Sydney and the Hunter Valley wine region (120 wineries in one part of the valley alone, which make for some fantastic tasting sessions).

JustMe · Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 213 Location: Ontario, Canada

Pesto Man · Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2005 2:56 am Post subject: Hi guys!!!

not exactly de-lurking (I just got registered today!!) but this seems to be the best place to introduce myself. I am an american of French heritage living in New Orleans. I have just discovered this blog, and already feel @ home!! I intend to be here a lot as my wife & I are planning a dream trip to Paris this December, and I will probably make a pest of myself asking advise on EVERYTHING!!!

In addition, I am passionate about food and cooking and have strong (but hopefully not objectional) opinions on several of the topics Ihave already read.

As my handle indicates I make Pesto, (from the herbs I grow locally & organically) that I sell @ a local Farmers Market. So I can add a intense interest In gardening and local markets... In other words I think we will have a lot to talk about!!!! I can hardly wait
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JustMe · Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 213 Location: Ontario, Canada

Sarape · Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2005 10:17 pm Post subject:

Louisianna now to add to our Southern list of one person in Texas, Virginia, and Alabama. Four and counting.

The South will rise again. Very Happy

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