Bob put an end to the 1972 Heitz!
Paul insisted upon having a bit of salad to perk up our palates.
Around midnight the telephone rang.
It was our dear friends Norbert & Gaby from Frankfurt!
I can't remember why, but Alexia started singing "Auld Lang Syne"
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And days of auld lang syne?
And days of auld lang syne, my dear,
And days of auld lang syne.
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And days of auld lang syne?
Anyway, this stunned the ensemble and was most entertaining.
No glasses were broken, by the way and the double-paned windows, though tested,
remained intact.
Paul concluded the phone call, wishing Norbert & Gaby a Happy New Year and
then he set about serving up some breads and cheeses.
Alexia served Marjorie a nice selection of cheeses to go with the two 1987 red
Burgundies.
Henry enjoyed some cheeses, too, as did Sandy.
Domaine Georges Lignier 1987 Gevrey-Chambertin
&
Rion Pre & Fils 1987 Nuits-Saint-Georges "Les Lavires"
The Rion was a bit chunky and still had a bit of tannin. The fruit was
certainly Burgundian, but the Lignier was the more graceful, elegant wine.
It was beautifully cherryish and supple and silky on the palate.
We decided we would have "dessert" for breakfast in the morning and so
Paul offered everyone a schluck of Armagnac.
1941 Dupeyron!
The storm that had been predicted for New Years' arrived with enthusiasm!
The flag fluttered and appeared stiff and starched with the hugely powerful
south winds howling by.
After a good snooze, we all gathered back at the scene of the crime for
"dessert."
After a wonderful "Rustic Tart" of Cranberries and Golden Raisins, not
to mention some strong black coffee, we adjourned to the living room for our
holiday gift exchange.
Henry is a big fan of Virginia Ham.
A gift from Norbert & Gaby for Paul & Henry:
A bottle of German shampoo (be wary of these...some of them, I have found, have
a skankin', awful fragrance!).
Marjorie's Pal Miranda and Miranda's Pal, Tiger Obester.
Bob, who now has a scarf, is ready for the cool winter weather of Paris.
Norbert & Gaby sent Alexia a special bottle of "Pickled Peppers."
Miranda is dreaming of Alpo, while Henry is dreaming of Harrington's Apple-Wood
Smoked Bacon which Marjorie has presented to him.
Alexia shows off a lovely apron from Artist Susan Repp of Tacoma.
Sandy checks out a huge basket of goodies from Henry & Alexia.
And finally all the gifts were unwrapped and our Marathon concluded.
We loaded up the Van Blanc and made our way back home.
The road up the coast was gorgeous, despite the poor weather.
Thanks to Paul & Sandy for hosting such a splendid evening (and morning).
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