"st.helier" > wrote in
:

> "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!!!
>
> --
>
> st.helier
>
>
>

As some of us can attest! Yes winter can be a bear m'lord, it will only
be 77F here today. Some of us must suffer to be an inspiration to the
rest!

My best to all for a better New Year.

--
Joseph Coulter, cruises and vacations
www.josephcoulter.com

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