For Uncertain Weather

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This’ll keep you out of mischief for an hour or so, the neighbours should like it too if you crank the volume.

Blues Vol.1 – Robert Cray, Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton, BB King

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKRARDgYD0Y

00:00– Walking The back Streets – Vargas Blues Band

06:52– Black Velvet – Alannah Myles

11:27– I Put Spell On You – Mica Paris & David Gilmour

15:39– Blue Jeans Blues – Jeff Healey Band

21:07– Double Trouble – Eric Clapton & Steve Winwood

29:05– Just A Loser – Robert Cray

33:18– Wath Kind Of Woman Is This – Buddy Guy

38:26– Midnight Blues – Joe Bonamassa

46:08– Help Me Forget – Robert Cray

50:17– Texas Tango – Buddy Guy

53:45– Since I’ve Been loving You – Led Zeppelin

01:01:05– I’d Rather Go Blind – Beth Hart

01:07:06– Guess Who – BB King

01:12:08– Love In Vain – The Rolling Stones

11th Hour, 11th Day, 11th Month

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THE FINAL INSPECTION –

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       MAY THE SUN SHINE DOWN ON YOU ON REMEMRANCE DAY THE  FINAL  INSPECTIONThe soldier stood and faced God, 

Which must always come to pass. 

  He hoped his shoes were shining, 

Just as brightly as his brass. 



  “Step forward now, you soldier, 

How shall I deal with you? 

  Have you always turned the other cheek? 

  To My Church have you been true?” 



  The soldier squared his shoulders and said, 

“No, Lord, I guess I ain’t. 

  Because those of us who carry guns, 

Can’t always be a saint. 



  I’ve had to work most Sundays, 

And at times my talk was tough. 

  And sometimes I’ve been violent, 

Because the world is awfully rough. 



  But, I never took a penny, 

That wasn’t mine to keep… 

  Though I worked a lot of overtime, 

When the bills got just too steep. 



  And I never passed a cry for help, 

Though at times I shook with fear. 

  And sometimes, God, forgive me, 

I’ve wept unmanly tears. 



  I know I don’t deserve a place, 

Among the people here. 

  They never wanted me around, 

Except to calm their fears. 



  If you’ve a place for me here, Lord, 

It needn’t be so grand. 

  I never expected or had too much, 

But if you don’t, I’ll understand. 



  There was a silence all around the throne, 

Where the saints had often trod. 

  As the soldier waited quietly, 

For the judgment of his God. 



  “Step forward now, you soldier, 

You’ve borne your burdens well. 

  Walk peacefully on Heaven’s streets; 

You’ve done your time in Hell.” 


  ~Author Unknown~ 




    It’s the Soldier, not the reporter WHO has given us the freedom of the press. 

  It’s the Soldier, not the poet, WHO has given us the freedom of speech. 

  It’s the Soldier  WHO  ensures our right to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness,Not the politicians. 

  It’s the Soldier who salutes the flag, WHO serves beneath the flag, AND whose coffin is draped by the flag. 

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    If you care to offer the smallest token of recognition and appreciation for the Military,PLEASE pray for our men and womenWHO have served and are currently serving our countryAND pray for those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. 


 God bless our soldiers, sailors and airmen, past and present. 
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Chilli and Apple Crisp

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Most righteous Chilli with an apple crisp for dessert.


Also thinking it would also be great with kale/feta/turkey kefta.


The Wine is from the Almansa Region in  LaMancha.  It’s Not the Impossible Dream.


We really enjoyed how well balanced it is with a nice long finish. It would be really nice to just sit and sip with friends.


A blend of 25% Tempranillo, 25% Monastrell and 25% Garnacha Tintorea and 25% Syrah. The Tempranillo grapes are harvested in the second week of September, Garnacha Tintorera and Syrah grapes at the end of September and Monastrell in the third week of October. 


Cold Winters (-6 C), hot summers (38 C). 


65-90-year-old dry-farmed pre-Phylloxera Monastrell, Garnacha Tintorera and Tempranillo bush vines from their oldest vineyard plots and trellised Syrah vines.

Oorganic farming methods, nutrient-poor and limestone-rich soil, scarce rainfall.


ALMANSA RESERVA – PIQUERAS CASTILLO DE ALMANSA 2016

2019 Concours Mondial Bruxelles Gold Medal Winner 

$15.99
14% Alcohol
SKU: 08414837010118

Delight for Carnivores and Vegans alike

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Just as households vary in what they eat, the Beaujolais region is an appellation blend. Granite soils, limestone escarpments, and everything in between.  But there isn’t much in common with the rest of the region in terms of grape varieties either.


Drink it young. Have fun with it (responsibly) and enjoy it for what it is … a good accompaniment to whatever you’re eating.


It’s smooth on the palate and there’s enough complexity to add to the mystery of the enjoyment.  This is going to be anenjoyable vintage.

BEAUJOLAIS VILLAGES – JADOT COMBE AUX JACQUES 2018


Regularly $22.99, on sale for $20.99

13%  alcohol

I grew up with Barbera

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She was tall, and leggy, gorgeous and a skiing buddy.


Ooops.  We’re supposed to be talking about wine, not girlfriends of my misspent youth!


In my defence, I did grow up with that grape too.  It was the grape of choice for home growing of the Italians in Trail.


But, I digress.


1858 was when these properties started producing wine and they have constantly worked to increase the quality of their wines and to ensure sustainability.  By bringing together grapes grown in two different soil types (heavy clay in one and chalky limestone in the other), they bring out the rich fragrant tones from one and deep body from the other. They have a zero chemical program and only use natural methods for fertilization and pest control.


 This Fontanafredda has lots of spicy tones with very nice fruits characteristics. It’s crisp and has a beautiful finish.


Drink in the next year or two to enjoy the juicy fruit.

This is our second bottle from the 4th Mystery Case. I’m going back for more to enjoy with a cheese and charcuterie plate. It would work well with something spicy to start dinner too.

Skål to Barb-er-a where ever she might be all these 55 years later.

PIEMONTE BARBERA – FONTANAFREDDA BRICCOTONDO 2018


UPC: 08000174004127


13% Alcohol


$15.99, regularly $18.99