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Annie it is a deer. A very, very well hidden one.

It is a deer, Sandi. So well hidden, when we passed by this spot on our way home, it took me a minute to find it again.

Yes. Very good, Joy! It is really well hidden.

This will help. But it is well hidden. Had Bindi not been sniffing EVERY BLADE OF GRASS at the time, I would never had spied it.

I love how your ship displays the special beverage events!

Thank you for today’s Report & Daily, Rich! Very cloudy here this morning. I discovered the timer on two of my lighted Christmas decorations do not work. Need to see if I did something wrong when I set them up. Roy, happy to read of your continued improvement. Thank you for keeping our lists. I might tweak the Einstein quote a bit and replace “religion” with “faith”. Just one class for me today, but it is my favorite one, even though I can not do high jumps or burpees. Then Bindi walks. And if the weather cooperates, I need to get out in the yard and do some dead-heading. Bindi and I came across someone’s secret hiding place the other day. This one really fits me to a tee. Prayers for all who need our support. Cheers to all who are celebrating! Stay well everyone! ********** Kirkland Signature 2018 Red (Napa Valley) Napa This blend can only be found at Costco, but all vintages share a very good to excellent rating and a very reasonable price. The 2020 vintage did go up a bit, it can be had for $11.79. Review from “The Reverse Wine Snob” 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petite Sirah from Napa Valley, California. The wine is aged in oak for an unspecified amount of time. The Kirkland Signature Napa Valley Red Blend is available exclusively at Costco. Previous vintages have sold for $10.99 but the 2020 is priced at $11.79. Like many of the Kirkland Signature wines, it is cellared and bottled by DC Flynt MW Selections. Previous vintages were made by Glenn Hugo, the winemaker at Girard Napa and B.R. Cohn, but the 2020 does not mention this on the label. From the bottle: The 2020 red blend is a traditional blend of classical varietals which combine to create a finely nuanced wine from the well-drained gravelly loams and silt soils of Napa Valley. This blend has the concentrated notes of black cherry and cassis supported by silky tannins and the spice rack notes of oak and cedar finishing with the velvety notes of rich plum. This is a perennial favorite for us, so we were more than happy to see it arrive again in our local store. And once again this year the proportion of Cab has gone way up; in fact, this 2020 could actually be labeled as a Cabernet Sauvignon since it is above the 75% threshold for a single varietal wine. The 2020 Kirkland Signature Napa Valley Red Blend begins with a pleasing aroma full of ripe black cherry and other red fruits plus some sweet spice, vanilla, cola, black pepper and a hint of cigar box. Taking a sip reveals a balanced, smooth and silky medium-bodied wine but unfortunately it is lacking some of the depth and complexity of past vintages. In the mouth there's plenty of fruit (plum, cherry and assorted berries) and similar flavors to the nose like vanilla, cedar, sage, tobacco and more. Also, unlike previous vintages this iteration tastes a tad sweet to me. Some nice spice notes develop on the mid-palate and lead into the long finish. Overall, while it is still worth the price, we felt that it was not quite as good as the last time we reviewed it. 88 Wine Enthusiast

@aliaschief Bruce I am not sure that “addict” really applies. I know I really enjoy this amazing group of people. And I enjoy reading about what is happening in their lives. I get emotional when I read good or bad news. I look forward to reading it everyday. If that is an addiction, so be it. Ann

@ger_77 Gerry I am only part way through your video, but in addition to the wonderful videography and information, your narration is captivating. You annunciate so clearly! Thank you for sharing. I hope to watch the rest later. Ann

Safe travels & Bon Voyage!

Thank you for today’s Report & Daily, Rich. Just starting to get light here, but it looks to be another beauty of a day. Just a little cooler. Roy, hope everything continues to improve. Thank you for taking care of our lists. An endless task. Off to the gym, Aldi, a few more indoor decorations to get out & the big “turn on” of all my lights on timers this evening. Prayers for all who need our support. Cheers to all who are celebrating. Stay well everyone. ******** Bucci 2019 Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore I would love to try this Italian white. I may have had this wine on a BHB, since I do not remember encountering a Verdicchio on dry land. Available from several online distributors with prices starting at $22.99. Winemaker Notes This wine is a deep straw yellow color. There is a pleasingly fruity and persistent bouquet, with notes of Golden Delicious apples and almonds. Good body on the palate, well balanced, elegant, with silky texture and distinct finesse. An excellent match for hors-d'oeuvres, first courses of fish, crustacean soup, light meat, or light cheese. WE95 Wine Enthusiast This gorgeous white opens with enticing aromas of Mediterranean herb, yellow spring flower, eucalyptus and citrus. The delicious palate delivers juicy yellow peach, fennel, white almond and the barest hint of grapefruit alongside tangy acidity. A mineral note suggesting saline adds depth. It's an absolutely phenomenal showing.

Hope everything goes smoothly, Graham. And thank you for all the food porn pictures! My stomach rumbled at a few of them.

I hope screwing up the wine post is not going to be an indication of how today will be going. I do believe we have had this wine as our wine du jour before today. And I suspect many Dailyites have enjoyed a glass, bottle, case of it.😎 Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling, Columbia Valley, Washington State Widely available. Loved by consumers and critics. It is off-dry, but a bit too sweet for me. Excellent ratings. Numerous online distributors with prices starting at $7.97. Winemaker Notes Chateau Ste. Michelle Columbia Valley Riesling is a blend of Riesling from throughout Washington's Columbia Valley. The wine offers crisp apple aromas and flavors with subtle mineral notes. This is Chateau Ste. Michelle's "everyday Riesling" that is a pleasure to drink and easy to match with a variety of foods. W&S92 Wine & Spirits Cold Creek is a warm site for riesling, which, in 2019, translated to a wine with exceptional and stalwart fortitude. It leads with yellow fruits, like mango and peach, along with a whiff of golden apple. With its firmly structured core, this is big and powerful, lingering on paperwhite and petrol notes that lend complexity and savor. A phenolic tour de force for pork loin. WE91 Wine Enthusiast The aromas intoxicate, with notes of white peach, lime, jasmine and flower. Off-dry leaning sweeter stone fruit and Nestea Lemon Iced Tea flavors follow, with a strong sense of acidity threading through it. The balance and intensity are exquisite. It’s everything one could want from this variety. Best Buy

Thank you for today’s Report & Daily, Rich! A spectacular morning here. Lots of water birds on the move. Roy, hope you continue to improve. @JazzyV Vanessa thinking of you and BFF on this most difficult day. I have a huge to do list today. I have to prep and bring my “famous” salad as part of my contribution to dinner at a friend’s. I have to decorate the inside of the house for the Holidays. Right now the only thing done is the tree, and my Thanksgiving visitors did that for me. I won’t be able to put the outside decorations up until tomorrow evening, since they are all on timers, and I will be away this evening. But I will get them ready to go up tomorrow. Not sure if this applies to any Dailyite, but I bet we all know someone this applies to…. Prayers for all who need our support. Cheers to all who are celebrating! Stay well everyone. ******** Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling, Columbia Valley Eek I will have to do the wine in a separate post, my edit time has almost expired. Sorry folk!

Nancy, glad to hear your brother is in good spirits. Hopefully the medical team will be able to get his wounds to heal.

Bruce, are you sure it is just a bad cold? Almost sounds bronchial.

Thank you for today’s Report & Daily, Rich! Very mild this morning with a big marine layer that has yet to burn off. The squirrels of the neighborhood were everywhere yesterday, obviously gathering their nuts before our 10 days of winter arrive. Roy, thank you for keeping our lists. Hope the new treatment works for you. Just one gym class today. Then rug cleaning, Bindi walks and finally a local community group’s winter concert that has been on hiatus because of COVID. Dinner out at an amazing Portuguese grill first - with wine, of course. Prayers for all who need our support. Cheers to all who are celebrating! @Quartzsite Cruiser Lenda, clearly the power of being home has worked for Steve! Stay well everyone! ******** Concha y Toro 2019 Casillero del Diablo Reserva Carmenère (Central Valley) Chile All vintages of this wine have very good reviews from consumers and critics. A bit elusive online, it appears to be widely available at brick & mortar stores. I found it online for $7.99. 88 Wine Enthusiast Spicy, minty green notes are a big part of this Carmenère's blackberry and black plum aromas. A full and solid palate is round and generous. Mint and blackberry flavors blend with peppery notes that spice up the finish.

Woo hoo!

Roy, I hope your new treatment works. Sorry to read you are still suffering.

Wow, Sandi! I can not imagine walking in those costumes, never mind dancing in them.

Bon Voyage, you two!

Thank you for today’s Report & Daily, Rich! A lovely, cool morning here. Roy, thank you for keeping our lists. Had a couple of early errands to run, a few more later and then my car desperately needs a good washing. This afternoon we decorate the bushes of the cul de sac with garland and bows. Then a HIIT class this evening. @MISTER 67 glad you enjoyed your golf game yesterday. You will get your tempo back in no time. When I saw this, I immediately thought of all of you, my fellow Dailyites. Thank you all being being who you are! Prayers for all who need our support. Cheers to all who are celebrating - that means you @Quartzsite Cruiser Lenda & Steve - a huge welcome home! Stay well everyone! ********* Matchbook 2019 Red Gravel Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon (Dunnigan Hills) This Cab is a bit more of a blend than many, but consumers and critics give it a very good - excellent rating. Available from several online distributors with prices starting at a reasonable $12.99. Winemaker Notes The 2019 Matchbook Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon is crafted from grapes grown entirely in their Dunnigan Hills vineyards. The wine opens with the beautiful varietal aromas of mocha, leather and toasty oak. Plush flavors of blackberry, vanilla, deep red fruit and olive tapenade are rich and mouth-coating. The dense flavors surround the tannins for a finish that is well-structured and smooth. This is a substantial Cabernet that will pair well with the big flavors of a slow roasted prime rib, a hearty beef stew or a sizzling New York strip steak. Blend: 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Malbec, 8% Petit Verdot WE90 Wine Enthusiast This full-bodied and moderately tannic wine is well-packed with ripe blackberries and blueberries on a velvety, mouth coating texture. Good concentration and ripeness bring a warm, rich impression to the palate. Best Buys

Lenda, do not ever apologize for confusing me with Jacqui. I take it as a compliment. Ann

Cat I am so sorry to read this. I know how much you two had been looking forward to the cruise. Happy to read it is treatable. May he recover quickly and may you both get decent sleep.

Terry, extra prayers for you and Tana.

Bruce I am so sorry to hear you aren’t feeling well. Bless you for deciding not to share your germs.