When It Rains, It Pours
After you have children, the word “vacation” takes on a
whole new meaning. No more relaxing poolside with a cheap supermarket
romance. No mre long, leisurely strolls.
Nope. The family vacation is 24-hours-a-day of exhausting but rewarding togetherness. And it means
rolling with the punches, no matter what’s being thrown at you.
Last weekend, this meant two straight days of thunderstorms and rain during our annual end-of-the-summer camp-out. A little water didn't stop us from having a great time, though. We put on brave faces—and our galoshes—and carried on.
After being soaked to the bone, there’s nothing like coming home to a hot shower, comfy pajamas, and a relaxing glass of award-winning Pinot with dinner.
| The Juicy Wine Details Bottle HRM Rex-Goliath Grape Pinot Noir Region California Price ~$9.00 Shop Trader Joe's Award Gold Medal, 2006 SF International Wine Competition |
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We popped a take-n-bake barbecue chicken pizza into the oven, pulled out a bottle of fruity, medium-bodied Rex Goliath Pinot Noir, and gained a new appreciation for the simple things in life. Like dry socks.
Diane Timba
is a new contributing writer at Thursday Happy Hour. Check out her
lifestyle wine column here on Wednesdays. What's your go-to wine for unwinding? Let Diane know in the comments below. Or chat with her on Facebook.
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