What a shame for the Beaujolais Nouveau release to be overwhelmed by Black
Friday, Xavier! If the other folks here on the list in North America have not
tasted any of the released bottles, you will at least find a pleasant surprise
if you even have passing enjoyment of wine in general. There are probably a few
bottles still available in retail circulation but I’m sure that the supply is
dwindling; and it’s by design to be enjoyed at its best as close to the release
date as possible. The further away from the 3rd Thursday the more opportunity
for the wine’s flavor profile to change away from the explosion of fruit that
marks and destinquishs the vintage. “Try it, you will like it”! :)
I hope that you enjoyed the vintage Xavier. I’ve certainly have!
Best regards,
Peter S.
On Dec 5, 2019, at 5:01 AM, Bille Xavier F. <hot_billexf@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi Aram, All.
Indeed, it's a traditional way of celebrating X'mas, a tree hand cut, thanks
for sharing.
As well, France is celebrating the Black Friday (named like this as well).
And some consumers associations have been upset about it.
Indeed, in France, Thanksgivings does mean next to nothing while the
Beaujolais wine, released the third Thursday of November is an event.
Unfortunately the Beaujolais has been forgotten but he BF week roared in
every place, both events were in competition.
Cheers (slurp!)
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From : Xavier F. BILLE
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Maisons Alfort - France
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Subject: [LRflex] Best Black Friday Deal in Town
Christmas Trees, $5, any tree on the "lot" and by lot I mean the
Gifford-Pinchot National Forest. Yep. Pick up your permit and head for
the hills. This year we tried the same spot we tried last year, but the
going was rough. I was not expecting so much snow, so did not put my
snowtires on yet. But we managed. Here is my wife heading down the side
road to the clearing where we found a nice tree last year.
http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Aram/W/t/Christmas+Tree+Cutting-3857.jpg.html
<http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Aram/W/t/Christmas+Tree+Cutting-3857.jpg.html>
Even if you don't find a tree, it is pretty in the snow. The last few years
there was no snow, which made life easier, but less enjoyable.
http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Aram/W/t/Christmas+Tree+Cutting-3859.jpg.html
<http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Aram/W/t/Christmas+Tree+Cutting-3859.jpg.html>
After about 30 minutes of wandering about, we settled on this one.
http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Aram/W/t/Christmas+Tree+Cutting-3862.jpg.html
<http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Aram/W/t/Christmas+Tree+Cutting-3862.jpg.html>
We had bitten off more than we could chew. You are allowed to take trees up
to 15 feet, and this was under that limit, but the trunk was HUGE and the
tree was HEAVY. We trimmed a few feet of the bottom and tried sledding it
out. Nope. Took another foot off and still nope. Then another foot and we
were able to slowly drag it with ropes while I played dog sled. MUSH! My
new knee was up to the task, but it took about 30 minutes to drag it about
100 yards. Slowest 100 yard dash I had ever made.
Here it is on the truck ready for the trip home.
http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Aram/W/t/Christmas+Tree+Cutting-3863.jpg.html
<http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Aram/W/t/Christmas+Tree+Cutting-3863.jpg.html>
Hardest I have ever worked for a tree except maybe that one year we cut a
big one down, but than had to haul it up hill to the truck. Now we always
search uphill or level so we do not have to do that again.
It is sitting in the garage now, soaking up water. In a few days we will
see if it fits in the door so we can decorate it. It may be an outside
tree.
For those in other countries not familiar with Black Friday, here is a link:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Friday_(shopping
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Friday_(shopping>)
Comments welcome.
Aram
Aram Langhans
(Semi) Retired Science Teacher
& Unemployed photographer
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