"Dale Williams" in NYC wrote....

> I'd like to take a moment to wish all of you here a Happy Holiday
> season no matter what you celebrate. I've met a lot of good people
> here (both online and eventually offline), and at its best this
> community is just that- a community. So for the holidays and 2009 I
> wish all the members of this community health, happiness, success, and
> prosperity!

Whilst "santiago" (somewhere in Spain) wrote ......

> Happy holidays to you and all the afw community.
>
> Let the 2009 be a great vintage!!!
>

His Lordship (bathed in summer sun in New Zealand; heading off to the beach
for a summer break) says....

Community is a great word, Dale!

Over the years, I too have met some wonderful people from all walks of life,
from the corners of the globe, who share this passion for all things vinous.

To each and all, I hope the festive season is a time of friends, family,
good food and fine wine, and that 2009 exceeds your wildest dreams.

And don't forget, if you get totally fed up with winter, wherever you are -
NZ is less than 24 hours away!

His Lordship runs a *mean* tourist service!!!

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st.helier