Yesterday a family friend retired* from the US Navy after 30 years of active service. His retirement party/ceremony was held at Wilson Creek Winery & Vineyard in Temecula.
*His official retirement date is October 1, 2013 so between now and then he's on an 80 day "vacation"
I didn't take many pictures because I didn't want to run my cell phone battery down, but now I'm wishing I would have taken more of the Winery itself as the location was very beautiful.
Here are some of the pics I did take on our way there and while we were there.
My mom and I on our way to the winery
my sister driving
my dad
the cake (I didn't get a taste of this when it got cut later)
my first glass of champagne. Before I sat down, this was put in my hands! Like...okay. thanks! LOL Also, I thought this was Moscato, but when the bottle was placed on the table (I forgot to get a picture), it's the winery's Almond Champagne. it's really good too
James in his Dress Whites
James setting up his speech
James and his wife (holy crap, I can't remember her name...to be honest, I don't think I ever knew it other than in hearing it in passing)
James listening to what the MC was saying about him
LUNCH! grilled chicken, grilled potatoes, salad, grilled carrots and zucchini and a roll
2nd glass of champagne. I thought we'd have more of an option, but for it being "free" for the guests, I wasn't going to complain. I wish I would have looked at the other selections they had and bought a bottle.
DESSERT! cheesecake and double chocolate cake
lion made of corkscrews
Leaning Tower of Piza made of corkscrews
Wine bottle made of corkscrews pouring wine into a glass made of corkscrews. the "wine" was purple painted rebar lol
The outside of the VIP part of the winery
Being at the party gave me ideas for the 2nd part of (what was supposed to be) a quick H50 ficlet I started earlier. I hope to have it finished by Sunday night so that I can post it.
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Who knew such pretty places were only 2 hours away?!
Jul. 14th, 2013 12:48 am*His official retirement date is October 1, 2013 so between now and then he's on an 80 day "vacation"
I didn't take many pictures because I didn't want to run my cell phone battery down, but now I'm wishing I would have taken more of the Winery itself as the location was very beautiful.
Here are some of the pics I did take on our way there and while we were there.
My mom and I on our way to the winery
my sister driving
my dad
the cake (I didn't get a taste of this when it got cut later)
my first glass of champagne. Before I sat down, this was put in my hands! Like...okay. thanks! LOL Also, I thought this was Moscato, but when the bottle was placed on the table (I forgot to get a picture), it's the winery's Almond Champagne. it's really good too
James in his Dress Whites
James setting up his speech
James and his wife (holy crap, I can't remember her name...to be honest, I don't think I ever knew it other than in hearing it in passing)
James listening to what the MC was saying about him
LUNCH! grilled chicken, grilled potatoes, salad, grilled carrots and zucchini and a roll
2nd glass of champagne. I thought we'd have more of an option, but for it being "free" for the guests, I wasn't going to complain. I wish I would have looked at the other selections they had and bought a bottle.
DESSERT! cheesecake and double chocolate cake
lion made of corkscrews
Leaning Tower of Piza made of corkscrews
Wine bottle made of corkscrews pouring wine into a glass made of corkscrews. the "wine" was purple painted rebar lol
The outside of the VIP part of the winery
Being at the party gave me ideas for the 2nd part of (what was supposed to be) a quick H50 ficlet I started earlier. I hope to have it finished by Sunday night so that I can post it.
This entry was originally posted at http://simplyn2deep.dreamwidth.org/56694.html. You can comment here or there. Sometimes I lock entries. no biggie. add me as a friend if you want to see.
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