Bi!! wrote:
> On Dec 21, 5:58�pm, DaleW > wrote:
>> So tonight is Winter Solstice/Yule, and also the first night of
>> Hanukkah. Christmas is just four days away. �The New Year is just
>> around the corner. I grew up in a Protestant household, Betsy's family
>> was secular (she didn't know her maternal lineage was Jewish till she
>> was about 9). �We try to celebrate all of our heritages, even an
>> agnostic like me recognizes the value of tradtion. We'll be late
>> lighting the candles tonight (Betsy has a concert ), but I do have a
>> brisket in the oven.
>>
>> 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!
>
> I remain a reader of this (the only ng that I read anymore) because of
> the good spirit and convivial manner in which the contributors of this
> truly international group share information. I've learned something
> from each and every one of you this year and look forward to sharing a
> glass someday. A very happy holiday season to all from frigid Ohio
> (-3F) !!

I'll second that: afw remains unsurpassed on usenet for politeness
and conviviality. And there is no single source from which I learn
more about wine.

Best holiday and new years wishes from muddy Normandie.

-E