My in-laws are visiting us (only several more weeks before they go back to Malaysia). As we explore this new city and new state, my father in law has taken a healthy interest in the local wineries and vineyards. We have gone to a few, and every time we bring home 2 men who are pretty wasted (Hubby and my father in law. What were you thinking??). Two bottles is the maximum, for the 4 of us. A lot of the wineries have scheduled events twice a week for the whole duration of summer — and some in the wintertime as well. We all enjoy the free concerts / shows, kids find whatever is nearby to play in / with, and everyone munch on snacks all evening long.

I never knew there were so many wineries here! In fact, one is just 10 minutes outside of where I went to university but for the 4+ years that I was there, I had no idea it was within arm’s reach. Not that I’m a big wine drinker, or consume much alcohol at all (I’m the designated driver), but it would have been nice to know and attend some of the free concerts.

This evening though, the band was some sort of blue gra*s genre, and none of us enjoyed it. I don’t know if it’s the genre of music or the quality of the band, but it gave a few of us headaches! We’re all making notes — never come close to that type of music again.